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Old 06-19-2020, 11:31 AM   #1
gtyatt5
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Default Is this an okay diet? probably not?

Though a beginner/novice, sort of worried after finding huge gaps in my behavioral/housing/tubes knowledge.

So may I get some feedback on whether these hammy diets work or not?


Freya the Female Syrian

1. MAIN: Versele-Laga's Crispy Muesli - Hamsters & Co. (crispy-muesli---hamsters-co | Versele-Laga Crispy) >> BTW, this is what the breeder shop here recommended.
2. ADDED TO MAIN EVERY OTHER DAY: Now Real Food's Organic Raw Pumpkin Seeds (https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Organic.../dp/B00B9AT6LO)
3. EVERY OTHER DAY DURING SOCIAL HOUR: Fresh veggies (broccoli, collard greens, carrots etc)
4. ONCE A WEEK DURING SOCIAL HOUR: Hard boiled eggs (whites with a smudge of yolk)

**Discontinued...

*Dried mealworms >> She hates it. Wouldn't even go near the area where we scattered the mealworm for over two weeks, before we just got rid of it.

*Fruits (apples, bananas) >> She hates it too. Sniffs at it then passes by. But she does seem to like dried banana chips of which we've only given her once so far (worried about the sugary contents).

*Organic pine nuts >> I think she hates the smell of it. When I first tried giving her some, it was the only time she ever nipped me and ran off. Tried it again, and she would sniff and then wouldn't even approach thereafter.

*Frozen dried shrimp >> She nibbles on it some, but really seems to dislike it.



Juby the Male Dwarfy (I'm guessing a hybrid, but have no clue.)

1. MAIN: Bunny Nature Dwarf Hamster Dream Expert (https://green-chapter-shop.myshopify...am-expert-500g) >> The breeder shop told us to just feed what we feed the Syrian, but found that the little fella had trouble with some of the bigger seeds, nuts and flakes. So we went online and found this alternative.
2. ADDED TO MAIN EVERY OTHER DAY: Fresh veggies (broccoli, collard greens, carrots etc) >> We aren't social yet. And whatever is given is in really small quantities (don't want rotten smelling food in cage)
3. ADDED TO MAIN ONCE A WEEK: Hard boiled eggs (whites with a smudge of yolk), frozen dried shrimp

*BTW, we've only had the little fella for less than 2 weeks now. We've ordered some dried mealworms...since we threw out what we had as the Syrian hated it. We're not completely certain of what dwarfy likes and hates yet.


Are these acceptable diets? Also, are crispy proteins like frozen dried anchovies okay to give or are they too sharp in content?

Also, the site addresses aren't the sites I buy the food from, but only for reference. I can get everything above in Korea at reasonable prices.


I'm probably not a great hamster loving owner, but I am very smitten with my daughters. To imagine their sorrow if these hammies got sick or died early from diabetes, obesity or some other disease...is something I'd like to avoid, period.

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Old 06-19-2020, 03:24 PM   #2
Ria P
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Default Re: Is this an okay diet? probably not?

I can't comment on the dried mixes, simply because i'm not familiar with them but somebody will be.

The foods you dish up look like a good variety to me but i wouldn't give anchovies because of the salt content. Plain chicken is a better alternative which is also available freeze dried.

Brown linseeds would be a good addition, they lick them up and they're good for their fur. Sunflower seeds in their shells are good treats and the odd piece of nut. They like a peanut in the shell to crack open as well.

My dwarfs love cucumber and the Syrian is fond of pepper, yellow, red, green, orange, he has no preference, sweetcorn and celery.
I don't give them lettuce because i can never remember which variety is suitable and which one isn't.

Avoid anything with citrus or onion which i'm sure you're aware of.

My Syrian likes a fresh herb leaf now and again like basil or parsley but the dwarfs are not keen. He is very fond of a small piece of mild cheese as a treat.

They all love a Whimzee dog chew to gnaw on, the little toothbrush type.

I'm only listing the foods you haven't mentioned and the ones you have are all liked my hams as well.
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Old 06-20-2020, 03:29 AM   #3
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Default Re: Is this an okay diet? probably not?

I have just had a look at the hamster mixes that you have listed. I cannot see the nutritional value of the 1st mix but the second mix is not very balanced (Juby’s food).

The amount of fibre is good, but the fat and protein contents are a bit off. There is 9.5percent of fat which is a bit too much - the recommended amount is 4-7 percent. Also, the protein content is a little low at 15 percent (17-19 is recommended). To solve this, I would mix another food with low fat and high protein to balance it out.

Mealworms are high in protein, but also high in fat so I would feed them in moderation.
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Old 06-22-2020, 11:45 AM   #4
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Default Re: Is this an okay diet? probably not?

I also agree that the hamster mix is a bit off - if you have access to the Harry Hamster mix, that may be the best ready mixed hamster muesli that's easily accessible in most places. It has 18% protein, 6% fibre, and 6% fat. I have been using it for all my hamsters (Syrians) without any trouble Hamsters do need some animal protein too (which isn't in the mix) so keep up with the boiled eggs! otherwise I think you're doing fine I don't know if anchovies are safe, unfortunately (but you seem to be giving your hammies enough veg that I wouldn't worry about just skipping anchovies!)
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