South African summers (and warm courier depots) are the reason frozen-feeder shipping looks different from ordinary online orders. The goal is not a magic promise that every parcel is rock-solid ice on the doorstep — it is getting feeders to you cold and in good order, ready to go straight into the freezer. Here is […]
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Mice and rats are the default frozen feeders for most pet snakes — and for good reason. Day-old chicks are not a universal “upgrade” that replaces rodents for every animal. Used in the right place, though, they are an excellent alternative or rotation: especially for birds of prey, large monitors, and bigger reptiles that benefit […]
Frozen day-old chicks are a staple for falconers, rehabbers, and keepers of large reptiles who want whole prey with bone, organ meat, and natural roughage in one feed. At The Feeder Co we stock them SA-wide in packs of 10, 30, 50, or 100 — useful whether you are feeding one bird or running a […]
Plenty of South African keepers still start on live feeders, then move to frozen-thawed once they see how much simpler — and safer — it is. If you have been thinking about making the switch, this guide covers why people change, the myths that get in the way, and practical ways to get a reluctant […]
Once your snake outgrows mice, frozen feeder rats are the next step. As with mice, match prey width to the thickest part of the body — and use age and weight ranges below as a guide, not a hard rule for every animal. This guide covers The Feeder Co’s rat sizes from pinkies through jumbo, […]
Choosing the right frozen mouse size is one of the simplest ways to keep your snake feeding well. Prey that is roughly as wide as the thickest part of your snake’s body is usually the sweet spot — too big and feeding gets stressful, too small and you end up offering more often than you […]