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LyddicleaveBurrow · 06-01-2010, 05:31 AM

Hi Blue Dragon.

Yes - Acacia Rats have proved to be highly adaptable as regards their diet, which helps them to thrive when kept in captivity. The red nectar and Acacia Honey replicate the high energy foods such as nectar and Acacia gum that they would have in the wild. There are suppliers of Acacia Gum in the UK now, and I intend to try this with my Acacia Rats.

I had forgotten to say that Acacia Rats forage for seeds around the Acacia trees, and the seed mixes that pet Acacia Rats are given replicate this natural food. I use a parakeet mix which has Acacia seeds in it as part of the mix that I give to my Acacia Rats and they love these seeds. Pumpkin seeds are also a firm favourite. The leaves and buds of the Acacia trees are more of a challenge to provide, but the fresh fruit replicate the berries that these beasties would find in the wild. I have found that my Acacia Rats won't touch vegetables, but have a very sweet tooth.

Your rat's home sounds wonderful. They will be very happy and contented rats.

Heather.

06-01-2010, 05:31 AM
LyddicleaveBurrow Hamster Pup Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 60	Re: Acacia Rat pups Hi Blue Dragon. Yes - Acacia Rats have proved to be highly adaptable as regards their diet, which helps them to thrive when kept in captivity. The red nectar and Acacia Honey replicate the high energy foods such as nectar and Acacia gum that they would have in the wild. There are suppliers of Acacia Gum in the UK now, and I intend to try this with my Acacia Rats. I had forgotten to say that Acacia Rats forage for seeds around the Acacia trees, and the seed mixes that pet Acacia Rats are given replicate this natural food. I use a parakeet mix which has Acacia seeds in it as part of the mix that I give to my Acacia Rats and they love these seeds. Pumpkin seeds are also a firm favourite. The leaves and buds of the Acacia trees are more of a challenge to provide, but the fresh fruit replicate the berries that these beasties would find in the wild. I have found that my Acacia Rats won't touch vegetables, but have a very sweet tooth. Your rat's home sounds wonderful. They will be very happy and contented rats. Heather.