For our 29th foraging Friday I will be reviewing the JW Pet Insight Millet Spray Holder. This foraging toy is technically made for birds, but since rats can have and enjoy millet sprays it also works for them as well. To load this foraging item is simple - the top has a bar with a hook that can be slid up and out, after which you can insert the millet spray. After that just add back in the top, then hang it back up in the cage for your rats to enjoy!
As far as the rats go their interaction with this toy is pretty much the same as with the hanging foraging balls. Basically they just have to bite and pull pieces of millet from out between the holder's bars and that's it. It's not complex by any means, but like the hanging foraging balls it serves its purpose very well. In addition to that this holder also prevents any rat from running off with the entire millet spray and either hoarding it to themselves or making a mess (although lets be honest, that will happen regardless!) Mostly the holder forces the rats to share while giving them some extra foraging opportunity by making them maneuver the millet spray out between the bars of the toy. Cleaning and refilling wise this foraging toy is also super easy to keep up with. To refill it you just have to take out the top and insert a millet spray (or alternatively you don't even have to remove the top because the millet has ample room to be shoved into the holder even when closed), then hang it up in the cage (I recommend doing so using a c clip or other clip because the toy's hook is a bit too small for easy use). As for cleaning this toy is completely plastic so you can just wash it with soap and water, dry it off, and that's that! Overall this is a simple yet fun foraging toy that serves its specific purpose very well, Its not easy to get a full millet spray into a normal hanging foraging ball and this remedies that quite well, plus I like giving my rats the challenge of having to work the millet out from inside the holder instead of getting it for free. Additionally this holder can also be used with other foods such as fruits and veggies, larger dry treats, or even used to dispense nesting items such as tissues or tissue paper for the rats to nest with (which is something I've used mine for a lot in the past). All things considered if you are planning on giving your rats some millet spray then having a holder is a great way to ensure they get some extra enrichment out of it and that everyone gets their fair share. Link to this product: https://amzn.to/358dd3b Link to millet spray (US): https://amzn.to/2DxfARv
Video showcasing this foraging toy:
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