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Lougarry · 03-18-2013, 03:14 AM

The other thing to bear in mind is that nutritional requirements will change as your hamster gets older, and I feel that the protein level in the RR mix is really too high for older hamsters unless counteracted with a higher proportion of fibre. If you do feed the RR mix I would recommend gradually increasing the quantity of fresh veg you give, and giving something fibre rich daily.

I've decided variety is the key so I am feeding a 'melange' (ooh, get me) of Harry Hamster, P@H Premium, Burgess, bird seed and lots of fresh food and veggies.

03-18-2013, 03:14 AM
Lougarry The Werehamster Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 4,324	Re: Help! No ratration mix for hamsters until further notice- any advice what now? The other thing to bear in mind is that nutritional requirements will change as your hamster gets older, and I feel that the protein level in the RR mix is really too high for older hamsters unless counteracted with a higher proportion of fibre. If you do feed the RR mix I would recommend gradually increasing the quantity of fresh veg you give, and giving something fibre rich daily. I've decided variety is the key so I am feeding a 'melange' (ooh, get me) of Harry Hamster, P@H Premium, Burgess, bird seed and lots of fresh food and veggies. __________________ Last edited by Vectis Hamstery; 03-18-2013 at 01:21 PM.