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Mon Nov 29, 2004 8:34 am

I am looking for nice, soft, hammocks for my girls! I wanted to make them on my own, but I don't know how to sew.

I want one with cute backgrounds - like animal backgrounds....

Fri Dec 24, 2004 4:25 am

Still need a recipe? I have one.

I'll PM you, and if you can use it great, and if not, feel free to delete it.

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and new edition Bambi Belly Kiss

Thu Dec 30, 2004 8:30 pm

So, how is the cookbook going?

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Mon Jan 03, 2005 8:52 am

i have a recipe for rat treats but no pic but i can take some ill pm the recipe and try and get you some pics!

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2 Mice~Bovine~Roo~
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Mon Jan 03, 2005 3:32 pm

Okay guys, I'm still taking recipes. I don't have enough to justify the cost to print them yet, and no where close to enough photos. If anyone is interested in taking pics, or trying someone else's recipes and taking pics, it would be FABULOUS. Hopefully, we'll have the ones from the old forum soon too yippee

Anyone who's willing to help with that will get a hammock for their efforts and credit in the cookbook. Basically, I'm really, really poor right now (the rats are rich though, they have their own account

), so I can't afford to do this all on my own without substantially more content.

I have some fabric now and can make a few hammocks too...I'll be redoing my website and posting pics of the hammocks and such over the next month. I'm still making scarves to raise money for printing costs too. I don't have what you're talking about Wolfpuppy, but I can get something when I get a little more cash.

Also, anyone with layout experience who'd be willing to help, PM me. That part is taking me way too long and I still don't like where I'm getting with things. It's just not professional looking at the moment

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Mice~Molly, James & Will
Beardie~Cleo

Thu Jan 06, 2005 6:22 am

Ok.. I have some for you.. More then happy to share.. My little loveables go crazy for this stuff.

1st one-------------------------

Almond Honey Balls

I use these for skinny or older rats that need an extra boost. They put weight on them, so these aren't for plump rats. : )

1 cup finely chopped or ground almonds
1/4 cup finely chopped sunflower seeds (I use sprouted seeds)
1/4 cup oat meal (not instant)
1/4 cup kefir (homemade or from the health food store)
1 TBS ground flax seed
honey (raw is preferred)

Soak oatmeal in the kefir for at least 2 hours. If you can't find kefir, use yogurt diluted with water to the consistency of cream.
Mix all dry ingredients.
Add the soaked oats and mix well.
Add in just enough honey so that it forms a small ball easily. (usually 2-3 TBS)
If it's too wet, just add a bit more ground almonds or oatmeal.
Roll into small balls and give out one a day to rats that need to gain a little weight or rats that are not eating well.
Freeze the excess.

2nd one------------------------------

Holiday Ratty Cookies

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
1 cup milk (or soy milk)
1 tbs baking powder
Flax seed for garnish (optional)

Mix the above ingredients, roll out onto a floured surface, cut into any shape(i used snowflakes cause its the holidays) moisten tops with milk or water and sprinkle with flax seed. bake at 350 for 12 to 15 min until done. cool on wire rack & store in airtight container when cool. can be frozen. The ratties love em!

3rd one-------------------------------

Sweet Treats

Holiday Ratty Cookies

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
1 cup milk (or soy milk)
1 tbs baking powder
Flax seed for garnish (optional)

Mix the above ingredients, roll out onto a floured surface, cut into any shape(i used snowflakes cause its the holidays) moisten tops with milk or water and sprinkle with flax seed. bake at 350 for 12 to 15 min until done. cool on wire rack & store in airtight container when cool. can be frozen. The ratties love em!
From Cinbad4444

Chewy's Turkey Veggie Noodle Bake

1 cup mixed shape whole-wheat noodles
1/2 cup ground turkey breast (chicken brest/thighs will work too)
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup shredded butternut squash
1/4 cup chopped broccoli
1/4 cup chopped mixed greens (any kind)
2 eggs

Pre-head oven to 300.

Simmer ground turkey/chicken in water until well done.
Strain the meat, saving the broth and put into a bowl to cool, break the meat into small pieces.
Boil the noodles and carrots in the broth (add more water if needed) until soft....... strain and add the noodles and carrots to the meat.
Add the rest of the veggies into the bowl and mix well.
Add the eggs, mix well and press into a small loaf pan or muffin tins (spray with Pam or other cooking spray so it doesn't stick).
Bake until set (usually 30-45 mins.)
Let it cool and then cut into little squares.
Feed to the rats warm. : )
I then put the squares on a cookie sheet and pop it into the freezer. Once frozen I put them into zip-loc bags. It's then easy to take out a few at a time for the rats. : )

All of my rats LOVE this. : ) It's especially good for pregnant and nursing Moms.

Hope you guys like them.

Eric

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Fri Jan 07, 2005 4:27 am

er i cant find the resipe

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Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:43 am

One of my favorite recepies is fairly simple. I heat up some oatmeal, then chop up little bits of fruit and vegetables and cheese and such and mix it into the oatmeal and let it cool. All my babies have loved it, and it keeps fairly well when refridgerated in a tupperwear container.

Wed Mar 23, 2005 7:13 am

	AllSmiles wrote:
	That sounds really cool because you can never find any good rattie things in the shops! But I'm assuming you live in America/UK..? For us Kiwi's its often to expensive converting the dollar/pound then paying for p&p, but for all those how live where you are- it shud be great for them. I rekon sum more people in nz shud consider doing the same, the ratties would love it!

If you live in Australia or NZ, you can get great ratty hammocks, soft tunnels, ropes, snuggle sacks and other things at www.dapper.com.au. Check it out.

Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:10 am

We used Paypal to buy hammies from that site within the US. The girls LOVE them. I'm a big fan

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Sun Apr 03, 2005 6:54 am

I have a great recipe for a muffin from my girls birthday. If you want I will pm it to you. I don't have any pictures though?

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I miss you Tut, Goldy, and Raoul Angel rat

Tue Apr 05, 2005 12:45 am

I would LOVE The Rattie Cook Book!
And the hammocks sound like a really really good idea for the "Must Match" People (like myself!)

One Of The Things That I feed My Ratties is

Polenta With Sweet Potatoe Sauce (From http://www.rmca.org)

One slice of polenta 1 inch thick
Two tablespoons sweet potato puree
Chopped spinach

I like this because the sweet potatoe is not only tasty
but full of nutrients for the little ones!

If you want
You can take a carrot and either shave some on top or
put little bite size chunklets
(I prefur the Chunklets, the shavings are easier to choke on!)

Ive also put on pretzal or yoggies or really anything...but the absolutly LOVE the sweet potatoe!!!

Another Thing Are Lettice rolls
I also use the Sweet Potatoe puree on a slice of nicely sized lettice
Then...just like the Polenta...you can put anything inside....Sorta like a taco then close it with a little puree acting like the glue. Spinach is also good to use since its a little more nutritiouse!

Hope everything works out great!!!

Crossed Fingers

Tue Apr 05, 2005 1:11 am

Hows the cookbook and hammocks going?? Let me know, I'm interested in buying a hammock or two. I'd also love to get my hands on an official rattie cook book!!!! That would be great!!!
~Weslee Rat Cookie

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Tue Apr 05, 2005 7:29 pm

I give my rattie salad bowls (well a shot glass but hey)

put
2 grapes (red or green)
chopped cucumber
crushed cornflakes
and some bannana mash on top
then a yogie on top of that

i found that my 8 week year olds loved this

hope that helps ya

Phil an the fuzzlys

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Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:18 am

katierat18 wrote:

	AllSmiles wrote:
	That sounds really cool because you can never find any good rattie things in the shops! But I'm assuming you live in America/UK..? For us Kiwi's its often to expensive converting the dollar/pound then paying for p&p, but for all those how live where you are- it shud be great for them. I rekon sum more people in nz shud consider doing the same, the ratties would love it!

If you live in Australia or NZ, you can get great ratty hammocks, soft tunnels, ropes, snuggle sacks and other things at www.dapper.com.au. Check it out.

Thanks for the tip!

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Thu Apr 14, 2005 6:27 am

I have a good avacado recipie for rats...how are you doing on pics? I can make some of this stuff and get you pics of it if you want!! I love taking pictures. Shaz

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Fri Apr 29, 2005 12:05 am

i make this fruit sandwich thing for my rats and they love it. all you have to do is get a piece of bread then get some banana and a strawberry. mush up the banana and strawberry and spread it on the bread. fold the bread in half and you have a fruit sandwich! i guess you could use whatever kind of fruit you wanted to.

Thu May 05, 2005 9:23 am

Why don't you just post the recipies on a website that also contains information on rats? Like have it on rat breeds, illnesses, recommended cages, recepies, stuff like that...I could even make it Mr. Green

HTML FREAK!!! Hehehehe

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Thu May 12, 2005 9:10 pm

I have a picture for you....

This is Lillian holding Pudding. She wants to be included in your book!

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Thu May 12, 2005 9:17 pm

Oh my goodness, KatysPerson - what a gorgeous photo! Mr. Green

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~ Darwin ~ Maisie ~ Ella ~ Zak ~

~ Finn ~ Malachi ~ Azrael ~ Newton ~ Charlie ~

Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:07 am

Awww! I'm still working on it guys...I have the summer as soon as I find a job, so hopefully it actually WILL be done for the holidays this year. If you want a hammock give me a color scheme and I'll send you pics of what I have available. I still have some unpacking to do and the sewing machine is part of it, but perhaps with motivation it'll happen faster

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Mice~Molly, James & Will
Beardie~Cleo

Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:09 pm

Here is my avacado salad recipie for you and a pic!!Shaz

1 small to medium rip avacado peeled and cut into bite sized peices

1 small yellow squash steamed and cut into bite sized pieces

2 celery stalks cut up

1/4 c. of thawed green peas

1/8 c. chopped tomato

1/8 c finely shredded mild cheddar cheese

mix everything together in a bowl and serve..

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Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:38 am

Wow, I could eat that myself, never mind the rats... wink

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~ Darwin ~ Maisie ~ Ella ~ Zak ~

~ Finn ~ Malachi ~ Azrael ~ Newton ~ Charlie ~

Tue Jun 14, 2005 4:15 am

Acctually I tried it it was pretty good..except the avacado, but they loved it...I went out and got more squash toady. Shaz

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Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:29 am

Here is another recipie I tried out on everyone tonight...I must say I really cant cook but I am becomeing a wonderful steamer!! This is my Tofu and steamed veggie recipie...Shaz

1/4 block of packaged tofu extra firm, rinsed and cut into rat bites, put into a bowl, set aside

In a steamer cut up 1/2 bag of peeled baby carrots
2 stalks of bok choy
1/4 c. of frozen french style green beans
1c. frozen broccoli peices
Steam till carrots are easily pierced with a fork, but not mushy..let cool

Add to the tofu in the bowl and stir together..serve...
I ate some with them it was really yummy with my salmon fillet..
Here is the Pic..

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