Oxbow only or variety?

[daisy]

My gerbils don't seem to be eating much of the oxbow essential that I have been feeding them since I got them about two weeks ago. That is what they were eating before they arrived at my home. I have been giving them a mix gerbil food when they are in their playpen, which they seem to like more. Is it better to stick with one type of food. They look a little thin.

[Demonic Hope]

I personally mix Oxbow in with a homemade seed mix. What I suggest to most people is to scatter feed a seed mix in their shavings so they can explore for it, and leave a dish of Oxbow in their tank. This way they can have fun looking for the goodies, but have a stable diet in the readily available oxbow.