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12-04-2019, 05:36 PM
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Hamster Addict
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Shropshire, UK
Posts: 923
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Hamster Safe Plants
I've spent a long time scouring the internet finding plants safe for hamsters. I've often found myself wondering what's safe to put in the cage to decorate it so I've compiled a list of common plants found to be safe.
As with all things add in small quantities as to not to upset your hamsters stomach. This list isn't 'complete' and will probably be regularly updated. I've added the sources I've used at the bottom of the post for others to read through.
Safe Plants
Alfalfa, Alyssum, Asters
Basil, Beetroot (Whole plant), Birch leaves, Bramble leaves
Blackberry leaves, Blackcurrant leaves, Burnet
Chamomile, Chickweed, Coriander, Clover, Coltsfoot, Cornflowers, Cow Parsley, Crosswort
Daisy, Dandelion (leaves, stem and flower), Dill, Dock
Fennel
Groundsel
Hawthorn leaves, Hazel leaves, Hedge Parsley
Knot Grass
Mallow, Marigolds, Michaelmas Daisies, Mint
Nasturtiums, Nipplewort
Oregano
Parsley, Phlox, Plaintain
Rose petals
Sage, Salvias, Shepherds Purse, Sow Thistle, Spider plant,, Sweetpeas
Trefoil, Thyme
Vetch
Wallflowers, Watercress, Watermint, Wheat, Wormwood
Young grass
Sources
http://www.hamstercentral.com/commun...newthread&f=25
Hamster-Safe Plants - Food & Nutrition - Hamster Hideout Forum
https://www.onebighammyfamily.com/po...ster-enclosure
http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/h...ts_flowers.asp
https://erinshamsters.wixsite.com/ha...amsterfoodlist
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12-07-2019, 05:40 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Midlands
Posts: 208
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Re: Hamster Safe Plants
Thank you, this is really useful.
Are there any roots that are safe or should I be weary or them?
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12-07-2019, 06:11 PM
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Hamster Addict
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Shropshire, UK
Posts: 923
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Re: Hamster Safe Plants
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Originally Posted by PurpleKat
Thank you, this is really useful.
Are there any roots that are safe or should I be weary or them?
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I'm not too sure all I know is dandelion roots are safe and can't really find anything else. Sorry.
However there are many root vegetables that they can have like carrots, parsnips, swede and sweet potato for example.
Remember any new food should be introduced slowly and in small quantities.
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12-08-2019, 05:29 AM
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 7,103
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Re: Hamster Safe Plants
Thank you for this thread and links. Very helpful indeed.
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12-10-2019, 04:52 PM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Yorkshire
Posts: 1,503
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Re: Hamster Safe Plants
Yes thank you for this thread and the links, it was very informative and helpful
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12-11-2019, 07:31 AM
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Hamster Overlord
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: London
Posts: 763
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Re: Hamster Safe Plants
Chamomile - is that both the stems and the flowers? I have some in my garden.
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12-11-2019, 11:49 AM
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Hamster Addict
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Shropshire, UK
Posts: 923
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Re: Hamster Safe Plants
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Originally Posted by sushi_78
Chamomile - is that both the stems and the flowers? I have some in my garden.
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I believe so as you can buy dried version in herb mixes for hams with stem attached. I can't find anything saying otherwise. Just add one or two bits though so the scent isn't too strong for your ham
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12-11-2019, 12:05 PM
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Hamster Overlord
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: London
Posts: 763
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Re: Hamster Safe Plants
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Originally Posted by Engel
I believe so as you can buy dried version in herb mixes for hams with stem attached. I can't find anything saying otherwise. Just add one or two bits though so the scent isn't too strong for your ham
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Ok. Obviously I don't have any flowers this time of year but I'll try the stem and see if she likes it.
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