What food to feed my Hamster
Some suggested fruits and vegetables:
- apples (no seeds!)
- bananas
- blueberries
- broccoli
- carrots
- cauliflower
- cucumber
- dandelions greens
- grapes
- kale
- peas
- potato (cooked)
- romaine lettuce
- spinach
- straewberries
- sweet potato
- squash
Other treats:
- hay
- whole grain bread or toast
- whole wheat pasta (cooked)
- brown rice (cooked)
- whole grain cereal (no sugary cereal)
- meal worms
- crickets or
- small pieces of cooked chicken
- bit of hard boiled eggs
- nuts (no almonds; unsalted)
- unsalted peanuts
- pumpkin seeds
- lentils
- sunflower seeds
- plain air popped popcorn (no butter or salt!)
Hamsters usually love peanut butter, but it must be fed carefully (as with any other sticky food) because it can get stuck in their cheek pouches and cause severe problems. A very thin layer on a piece of wood is okay as an occasional treat, but peanut butter must be given with caution (take note!).
What to Avoid
- apple seeds
- raw beans
- raw potatoes
- almonds
- citrus fruit
- garlic
- onions
- rhubarb leaves or raw rhubarb
- chocolate
- any sugary or salty foods
- any junk food
