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Question

I have a hamster. I want to feed him more than his seeds. What else do hamsters eat?

Answer 1

hamster pellets are completely balanced nutritionally for hamsters.

Answer 2

Hamsters are very versatile in what foods they can eat, but it is important not to feed your hamsters citrus fruits, theseinclude lemon, oranges, etc. Suitable foods are banana, apple, nuts, rice, beansprouts, pasta, chicken, egg, and hamster food. Feed your hamster a small amount of vegetable and fruit each day. Hamsters are omnivores and will accept meat and plant material, but it is not wrong to bring your hamster on plant material only. Some other things to remember:
Feed a varied diet. Have food and water not only avaliable just in the evening but also when the hamster is sleeping. (Hamsters love to snack.) Give only fresh food of high quality.
Rinse fruits and vegetables and allow the water to drip off before giving it to the hamster. Don't give a hamster cooked or fried food (and that means table scraps!). Avoid sudden changes in diet. Keep the portions small (cut fruit and vegetables small); otherwise too much spoils. All food should be at room temperature when given.
Dry food is the most important thing on your hamster's menu. It should always be available as a main item. Commercial dry food found at pet stores is best because you can be sure that your hamster is getting all the important nutrients it needs. Don't fill your hamster's food bowl to the top. Fill it about halfway because that gives your hamster a chance to dig inside it and pick out what grains it wants. The next day if your supply is almost gone, just add more dry food.

You may notice that hamsters don't drink much water. That is because most hamsters get all the fluids they need from fruits and veggies. Now, don't get me wrong! You still need to give your hamster fresh water everyday. What is harmful for your hamster is water that is strongly chlorinated or mineral water that is carbonated. The best kind of water for your hamster is filtered water or uncarbonated mineral water. If you cannot supply that, cooled down (previously) boiled water is fine. (Tap water is not good because it may contain too much chlorine.)
Anyway. That's more on water than food. I'm sure you know most of that, anyway. ;)
Best of luck to you and your little hammie!

Answer 3

Hamsters will eat the same things that you will. You can give them the seeds and also treats that you like except chocolate.

Answer 4

Carrots, lettuce, apples, oranges...The list goes on. If you want to treat your hamster to something different, make sure that it is ok for him to eat; you can find this out by doing a little research online or in a library. Once you have decided what to give him, make sure it is thoroughly washed, and don't give him too much. Remove any leftovers after 24 hours. Keep in mind that htese treats have lots of sugars in them, so keep treats to a minimum - you don't want your hamster to become overweight.

Answer 5

In their natural habitat hamsters eat a range of grasses, wind-blown seeds and grain. Hamsters are often mistaken as herbivores, but they are omnivores and do need protein in their diet to keep them healthy. Left alone in the wild, they will find grubs and insects to supplement their diet. The bulk of their diet is cereals and other hard foods which are chewed and digested slowly. This slow eating would make them easy targets in the wild, so they would normally bring their food back to their burrow to eat it in the safety of their own home. This also allows them to hoard spare food, in case it becomes difficult to find at a later date.

They have continuously-growing teeth which is why they need to gnaw hard material which helps wear down their teeth.

Hamsters need feeding every day. As they are nocturnal an evening feed is better for them. They will normally wake at feeding time and will be happy to play with you once they have been fed. A good quality, heavy, earthenware food bowl is essential to keep the food dry and clean. Plastic should be avoided as hamsters will chew it. Their bowls must be cleaned after every use. Do not give foods that contain whole oats as these can puncture hamsters’ delicate cheek pouches.



Treats

Treats are so called because that’s just what they should be – a “treat”. If fed correctly they are not detrimental to hamsters and they will love them. However, treats are designed to be an extremely small element of the animal’s diet, and overfeeding may lead to health problems such as obesity, dental problems and heart disease.

Too much green food will cause diarrhoea as a hamster’s natural habitat is in dry deserts. If you feed your hamster human food, remember to avoid foods that are high in calories, sugary or contain too much fat. To help keep your hamster’s teeth healthy, you need to provide lots of hay and perhaps a gnawing block and safe twigs to chew. Some natural treats you can provide your hamster in small amounts are parsley, carrot, apple, celery, broccoli, sprouts, cauliflower, kale, spinach, peas, swede, tomatoes, banana and cucumber.

Never give sticky foods, such as boiled sweets, as they will stick to their pouches.

A number of specially made Hamster treats are also available from your local pet shop.


Changing Your Hamster’s Diet

If you wish to change your hamster’s food, you must introduce it gradually into your hamster’s diet. Mix about one quarter of the new food with three quarters of the old food on the first day and then gradually increase the new food and decrease the old food over a 10-day period. This should make sure that your hamster has no tummy upsets.



Preventing Selective Feeding
You should try to ensure that your hamster eats all his food from a very young age by calculating the correct daily requirement and dividing it into two meals, one fed in the morning and one in the evening. However, if you notice that your hamster tends to leave some of the ingredients in coarse mixes, reduce the amount you give him until he is eating all of it. Then slowly increase the amount again to the recommended daily allowance.


Drinking Bottle

Ensure there is fresh drinking water available at all times. The best way to provide fresh drinking water is to use a gravity-fed water bottle, attached to the front of the cage. Use one of the large ballpoint bottles to prevent dripping and ensure a constant supply is available. Water bowls are not suitable as they are easily tipped over and can get contaminated.

Answer 6

I give my hamie sunflowerseeds, yogis, fresh veges, fruit, ham ham food, and grass that i grow for them but of course I feed them mainly the hamster food and keep everything else as a treat

Answer 7

giving your hamster a carrott is a great snack. my hamster loved carrotts. also at walmart they have these hamster cheese cakes that my hamsters just adored! it does have seeds in it but thats what a hamster needs.hope i helped

Answer 8

besides seeds,they eat corn bits nuts(not salted) sunflower seeds and vitamin tablets,they sell these little green bits in a box,hartz mountain puts this out.Its fun watching these little guys stuff their cheeks with food,then go into a spot and empty out their pouches.Give him a lot of love. rubberstampr

Answer 9

I also have a hamster and she loves to eat these wooden treats that I bought for her, also alfalfa.

Answer 10

Go to www.google.com and search "hamster, feeding"