Milk?

[kjwc92]

Can hammys have any sort of milk?

[Kaztrekie]

I would nt think so it can cause problems when left to long I would think it would cause upset tummy I will check the food list.

[DrKMcK]

I don't think it's really good for them. They only drink water once they're weaned from their mothers. How cows milk might affect them, I don't know.

[Scampi16]

i read in a hamster care book that they do like milk (not too much of) and it said that it is best to give slightly sour?

[Amethyst_ice]

soya milk is better as some hamsters can react badly to lactose.
Or half cows milk half water

[shiny]

Once weaned, hamsters will not have the enzyme that lets them digest lactose (milk sugar) in milk so I wouldn't advise giving them milk or dairy in general.

[Lougarry]

Mine have porridge made with puppy milk or rice milk.

[DrKMcK]

Originally Posted by Lougarry

Mine have porridge made with puppy milk or rice milk.

Hi Lougarry, are you talking about healthy hammies? Normally I don't use soft foods unless the hammy is sick or elderly.

[Amethyst_ice]

hammies can have porridge, a little bread soaked in milk etc as occasisonal treats. Mine have mash made with milk when im havin a roast din

[Lougarry]

Mine like porridge as a treat regularly. I started with the babies, but they all like it.