i just bought a couple of hamsters. but when i finally had then settled in this cage (old one, my old hamster died) . they won't eat. is it because of the food? or what? help me pleaaaaaaaaaassssssssseeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!
2007-10-13 12:46:32 · 11 answers · asked by kiki 1 in Pets ➔ Rodents
what are you feeding them? Most commerical diets for hamsters have a large proportion of those alfalfa pellets and they won't eat those. There are also way too many seeds and unhealthy stuff in those diets.
The best thing to get for them is Mazuri Hamster pellets from PetSmart. For treats, I recommend broccoli or Kale in small amounts. The little yogurt treats are good too, but in a very limited amount as they are very high in sugar.
2007-10-13 16:57:28 · answer #1 · answered by Zoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, they just need time to adjust to their new home. And by the way, most hamsters will fight violently as they get a bit older--you may want to separate them into their own cages before that happens.
2007-10-13 13:14:16 · answer #2 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let them adjust....... maybe they won't eat because they can scent the old hamster..... throughly wash the old cage...... also some hamsters dont eat when other people are there. Don't puppy guard them
2007-10-13 14:16:39 · answer #3 · answered by barnbum912 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may need to adjust, however try broccoli and carrots. You can use frozen or fresh. Just run the frozen under warm water to defrost. I had babies that lost their mother. I didn't know how to feed them, they wouldn't eat.. so I put the veggies in and wow..they started to eat. Good luck and I hope this helps.
2007-10-13 18:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by Deborha P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with all the other answers of letting them settle in. it might be worth contacting the place you bought them from to check what food they were given before they came to you.
2007-10-13 15:26:34 · answer #5 · answered by gingercandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me there probably not hungry but make sure the food is always a fresh supply.
2007-10-14 03:07:02 · answer #6 · answered by MissNOYB! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're probably scared I mean they just got there. It'll take some time and try to give her or him some sunflower seeds or maybe cook chicken.
2007-10-15 16:16:29 · answer #7 · answered by i_love_munchi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remember they awake more at nite so just put in bit and check in morning if its gone then check bed see if they storing it try 4 few nites and check what pet shop was feeding it so it roughly the same mix
2007-10-13 13:40:51 · answer #8 · answered by vic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably just need to getsettled in a bit more. They'll be eating soon.
2007-10-13 12:53:49 · answer #9 · answered by GabbyGirl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
what the first two people said. they just need time to adjust. they will eat when you are not watching and they feel safe.
2007-10-13 14:00:41 · answer #10 · answered by hello 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋