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spacebyte · 06-09-2016, 08:50 AM

I have never had a dwarf hamster before - so I may be wrong on everything I'm saying here!

Does the packet say how much they should eat per day? Check that and try to find something which measures out about that, and refresh to food every day or two- many animals are picky and won't eat food that's been lying out. Maybe the hand feeding means that she's not hungry enough to eat food that's been lying out all week?

She might not enjoy her food mix, or be bored of it, or might just be picking out the things she likes? Maybe try picking up a different mix of food, and giving her veggies in her bowl every few days to give her new things to try.

06-09-2016, 08:50 AM
spacebyte Hamster Pup Join Date: May 2016 Location: Glasgow Posts: 136	Re: How often do you refill your hamster's food bowls? I have never had a dwarf hamster before - so I may be wrong on everything I'm saying here! Does the packet say how much they should eat per day? Check that and try to find something which measures out about that, and refresh to food every day or two- many animals are picky and won't eat food that's been lying out. Maybe the hand feeding means that she's not hungry enough to eat food that's been lying out all week? She might not enjoy her food mix, or be bored of it, or might just be picking out the things she likes? Maybe try picking up a different mix of food, and giving her veggies in her bowl every few days to give her new things to try.