Nutritional Requirements for hamsters

[Gazmo]

At collage, im doing nutrition fo any animal i chose. Obviously, i choose a hamster

Basically, i wanna know what the idea nutritional requirements for hamsters are, because if i can figure out how much it is per day, i can do it

So, any help would be greatly appriceiated!

[luxbear]

Hmmmm, I really feel like it may be based on the breed. But here is a useful site, and another!

[CreamSyrian]

Great links luxbear Just to add, a staple diet should consist of 17-22% protein, 4-6% fat and 8-10% fibre.

[HollyHamster]

Obviously, each species will need different diets. Maybe you should narrow down your chosen animal to a specific species of hamster, rather than hamsters in general.

With that in mind, and from what I gather, there isn't any scientific research that has gone specifically into the dietary needs of any species of hamster. That is to say, no research papers have been made that go into detail over what minerals and nutrients are necessary for a hamster. Usually, in a laboratory setting, they just feed hamsters lab blocks made for rodents in general.

[Biscotti]

Originally Posted by HollyHamster

With that in mind, and from what I gather, there isn't any scientific research that has gone specifically into the dietary needs of any species of hamster. That is to say, no research papers have been made that go into detail over what minerals and nutrients are necessary for a hamster. Usually, in a laboratory setting, they just feed hamsters lab blocks made for rodents in general.

Actually, this is not quite true. While hamsters are not as widely used in laboratory setting as say, mice or rats, there are some published nutritional scientific studies. They're usually found in thick laboratory/veterinary textbooks or scholarly databases.

Here's a fairly comprehensive overview of "Nutrient Requirement of the Hamster", Nutrient Requirement of Laboratory Animals, Fourth Revised Edition (1995).

There are others that I've found but full texts are not available unless you have access to paid database. These usually contain much more info than a typical pet owner can use, but they're nevertheless very interesting to read through if you can slog through the stiff academic writings.

[Gazmo]

thankyou guys, ive decided to do it on Syrian hamsters so any more help would be apprieciated too :3x

[HollyHamster]

Originally Posted by Biscotti

Actually, this is not quite true. While hamsters are not as widely used in laboratory setting as say, mice or rats, there are some published nutritional scientific studies. They're usually found in thick laboratory/veterinary textbooks or scholarly databases.

Here's a fairly comprehensive overview of "Nutrient Requirement of the Hamster", Nutrient Requirement of Laboratory Animals, Fourth Revised Edition (1995).

There are others that I've found but full texts are not available unless you have access to paid database. These usually contain much more info than a typical pet owner can use, but they're nevertheless very interesting to read through if you can slog through the stiff academic writings.

Sorry, I guess I was mistaken. I guess I just never came across such texts in my research.

[Munchalot]

Which assignment is is? I had to do a nutritional overview and feeding plan and I chose a hamster. I can send you my work if you like? I came here and got some info too, so it might cut you some time.

[Gazmo]

its biology work, but I have to I hamster feeding plan for nutrition and stuff too, so that would be great if you didn't mind :3

[GhostsInSnow]

It's worth adding too that in old age Syrians require a diet slightly lower in protein and higher in fibre