Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Navigation
Front Page
Forum
Gallery
Wiki

Ads by Google


Go Back   Hamster Central > Hamster Central Forum Topics > Feeding/Nutrition

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-13-2016, 03:28 PM   #1
pinkneon
Pink Glittery Hamsters
 
pinkneon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 6,037
Default Treats

I'm getting a little confused ... There appears to be 3 types of sunflower seeds?! There is Sunflower hearts, black sunflower seeds and white sunflower seeds ... Can any of these be given to hamsters?
Also, which DRIED fruit and veg can they have?
And am I right in thinking they can't have almonds? Or is it only almonds in shells? May ask about something else in a minute too ...
pinkneon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-13-2016, 03:32 PM   #2
Cinnamon Bear
Banned
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: United States
Posts: 4,407
Default Re: Treats

Good topic! I wanted to buy a bag of "white striped" sunflower seeds 5 lbs but it showed pics of birds & bird feeders so I figured they weren't for hamsters? Idk?
Cinnamon Bear is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-13-2016, 03:36 PM   #3
pinkneon
Pink Glittery Hamsters
 
pinkneon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 6,037
Default Re: Treats

The black ones I saw weren't the stripy ones, which I thought were what they usually looked like?! I had no idea there were different ones LOL
pinkneon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-13-2016, 03:37 PM   #4
pinkneon
Pink Glittery Hamsters
 
pinkneon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 6,037
Default Re: Treats

What about Brazil nuts?
pinkneon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-13-2016, 03:46 PM   #5
SKB_Hamsters
PM Fluffy for custom title
 
SKB_Hamsters's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 3,186
Default Re: Treats

I use striped sunflower seed for bird for my hamsters for over 7 years with no problem.

Dried fruit and veg - I normally use dried banana chips or apple chips or carrot chips (I get mine from zooplus)but these are feed in moderations

Almonds are generally considered unsafe so I personally I avoid these

Brazil nuts I'm unsure about them as I don't know if safe or not. I generally normally stick to peanuts (out of shell my hamster doesn't know what to do with a monkey nut), hazelnuts and walnuts.
__________________
Popcorn Syrian

Owning Hamsters since Nov 2007

Last edited by SKB_Hamsters; 04-13-2016 at 04:22 PM.
SKB_Hamsters is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-13-2016, 03:49 PM   #6
pinkneon
Pink Glittery Hamsters
 
pinkneon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 6,037
Default Re: Treats

Great thanks Sweep doesn't seem to get what to do with monkey nuts either! I usually have to open the top slightly before he will open it himself! Not tried hazelnuts yet, so might give those a go. I'm assuming you can get them in the supermarket? Sweep LOVES walnuts but he's only allowed them once a week! He thinks that makes me a meanie LOL
pinkneon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-13-2016, 03:50 PM   #7
Cinnamon Bear
Banned
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: United States
Posts: 4,407
Default Re: Treats

Quote:
Originally Posted by SKB_Hamsters View Post
I use striped sunflower seed for bird for my hamsters for over 7 years with no problem.
Thanks, good to know!
Cinnamon Bear is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-13-2016, 03:56 PM   #8
SKB_Hamsters
PM Fluffy for custom title
 
SKB_Hamsters's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 3,186
Default Re: Treats

Quote:
Originally Posted by pinkneon View Post
Great thanks Sweep doesn't seem to get what to do with monkey nuts either! I usually have to open the top slightly before he will open it himself! Not tried hazelnuts yet, so might give those a go. I'm assuming you can get them in the supermarket? Sweep LOVES walnuts but he's only allowed them once a week! He thinks that makes me a meanie LOL
I tried to show Sherbet what to do also she tries to eats the shell instead of the peanut (she is not a bright hamster).

Hazelnuts - if you them from the supermarket make sure they are natural and un-roasted. These are normally found with the fresh fruit and veg.

I know my hamster think I'm mean when she get her treats but she is a greedy hamster always looking for food. If she thinks you are hiding something from her her facial expression is so priceless. Also she gives the same expression when I scatter feed it like she thinking why can't she just give it to me!
__________________
Popcorn Syrian

Owning Hamsters since Nov 2007
SKB_Hamsters is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-13-2016, 03:59 PM   #9
Cinnamon Bear
Banned
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: United States
Posts: 4,407
Default Re: Treats

Ok I just ordered 5 lbs of white striped seeds for birds 5 lbs for $11
Cinnamon Bear is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-13-2016, 04:00 PM   #10
SKB_Hamsters
PM Fluffy for custom title
 
SKB_Hamsters's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 3,186
Default Re: Treats

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cinnamon Bear View Post
Ok I just ordered 5 lbs of white striped seeds for birds 5 lbs for $11
I'm sure your hamster will enjoys these!
__________________
Popcorn Syrian

Owning Hamsters since Nov 2007
SKB_Hamsters is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
almonds, seeds, shells, sunflower, thinking, treats

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.43 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright © 2003-2022, Hobby Solutions
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:27 PM.