2007-10-29 09:14:56 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Rodents
Dry them first, then they can bite them and break off pieces easier.
2007-10-29 09:19:12 · answer #1 · answered by redd headd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can Hamsters Eat Pumpkin Seeds
2016-11-18 03:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can, but I would suggest raw. This food will probably be new to them since their dessert creatures and desserts don't have pumpkins. They will nibble off the shell, like with sunflower seeds, but I do not suggest cooked seeds or seeds with anything added. Also, nothing really giant. If your hamster gets some sort of reaction, take them away IMMEDITLY and take your hamster STRAIGHT to your vet. This is a sign your hamster has allergies.
2013-10-26 03:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, hamsters can eat pumpkin seeds. Many brands of commercial hamster food contains pumpkin seeds. The hamsters knaw off the outer shell of the seed, and then eat the softer seed inside.
And no, hamsters won't choke on the seeds (unless they are like my youngest and talk with food in their mouth!). One of the things that hamsters do best (besides running on wheels) is knawing. They knaw for excitement, they knaw for a purpose. As with all other rodents, hamsters have teeth that are constantly growing, and when you offer foods that require some knawing work, then it helps the hamsters' wear their teeth down. And finally hamsters (and other rodents) have evolved these ever-growing teeth because much of the primary diet in the wild would consist of seeds which require strong teeth.
Dry the seeds (you don't have to bake them, but if you're baking them for yourself, you might as well bake your hamster's seeds too),and offer them to your hamster. I'm sure your hamster will enjoy the treat.
2007-10-29 09:37:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if they are from the pet store.I feed my hamsters some pumpkin seeds called Healthy Toppings from the company called Kaytee. My hamsters LOVED them! Hope it goes well for you!
2007-10-29 13:57:02 · answer #5 · answered by wild_at_heart<3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hamster food I buy has pumpkin sees in it so I think they can because ours has eaten them without a problem.
2007-10-29 09:37:12 · answer #6 · answered by Little Miss Sunshine 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes they can eat pumpkin seeds. i get a hamster premium feed that has them in it and that is what it has in it so i am guessing it is good to give them or they wouldnt put them in there.
2007-10-29 09:27:01 · answer #7 · answered by atthean 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are fine. It's one from hamsters' (and lots of other rodents) favourite treats. But be careful, they are a bit fatty, so only in small portions
2007-10-29 09:17:48 · answer #8 · answered by Peggy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes! growing up around halloween, we would wash the seeds off and bake them in the oven.
just dont put salt on them.
they usually love punkin seeds.
2007-10-29 12:17:55 · answer #9 · answered by Jennisonfire 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had hampsters and I would be very iffy on letting them eat them.
Personally, I don't think I would risk it as they may choke on it because of the size in relation to their mouth.
Go to your local pet store and see if they have any pumpkin seeds designed for their small mouth.
2007-10-29 09:20:19 · answer #10 · answered by kidlet_animal_luv 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I guess they could, but why pumpkin seeds? I thought hamsters ate hamster seeds? :)
2007-10-29 09:17:25 · answer #11 · answered by lemon.seed 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋