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My sister was feeding my hamster acorns that she found on our driveway. I was wondering if this is ok to do.

2007-09-01 08:49:43 · 8 answers · asked by actingangel2 3 in Pets Rodents

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Acorns are very high in tannins which make them very bitter. So, I dunno if the Hammy would chew into them very much.
My primary concern would be that it was exposed to any pesticides.

2007-09-01 08:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by anon 5 · 0 0

I would avoid acorns, simply because of the possible pesticide factor...acorns are toxic to some animals (I haven't been able to verify if they are to hamsters). Check out the aspca site for recommended diets for hamsters - seeds and nuts should be kept to a minimum in their diet since hamster can become obese.

2007-09-01 09:13:10 · answer #2 · answered by shell10876 1 · 0 0

To trim your hamsters teeth: APPROVED fruits and veggies: -Apples (not for dwarf hamsters) -Bananas (not for dwarf hamsters) -Brocolli -Cabbage -Carrots (not for dwarf hamsters) -Cauliflower -Celery -Corn -Cucumber -Deandelions -Grapes -Kale -Peas -Potato -Spinach -Squash -Sweet Potato -Turnips -Watercress -Zucchini Choose any hard fruits or veggies to help trim hamster's teeth. Also, it is recommended to give hamsters about one dog biscuit a week(not too large of a biscuit, though) to help trim their teeth. Someone stated above that hamsters will chew on their cage bars to trim their teeth. Which is true. However, chewing on the hard metal of the cage bars is dangerous for the hamster, as it can cause misallignment of the hamster's jaw. Two main reasons for chewing on the cage bars is 1) Not enough chewable objects in the cage 2) Monotony in the cage (Which means that the hamster is bored, so move some things around in the cage and add some branches from non-poisonous trees...ex: Willow or fruit trees) For your question about brushing your hamsters teeth...there shouldn't be any need to brush your hamsters teeth. If there is a specific medical reason, then you should contact a local vet to do the job for you. If you have any other questions about anything, feel free to ask me anytime! Good Luck! :)

2016-05-18 22:45:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

I would not because you don't know what has been applied to the lawn (fertilizer, etc.). I would just stick to hamster food, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

2007-09-01 08:57:10 · answer #4 · answered by annswers 6 · 0 0

its probably not that big of a deal. as long as the trees they came from have not been recently sprayed with pestecides.

2007-09-01 08:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by theVBALLqueenx3 3 · 0 0

You can if you want to they may like they may not, but it wont hurt them.

2007-09-01 08:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by NOBODY 1 · 0 0

I don't see why not. Squirrels and chipmunks eat them.

2007-09-01 08:54:14 · answer #7 · answered by Joan H 6 · 0 0

Eh why not!

2007-09-01 08:59:03 · answer #8 · answered by Bertha T 1 · 0 0

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