[Emma]

I do as babyboos does - they get fresh food most days, depending on whats in the fridge or what I've had for dinner! As well as fresh fruit and veg, they also sometimes get things like small amounts of cooked pasta, rice or couscous (couscous always goes down well in this house!) as well as protein treats like scrambled egg, cottage cheese, lean ham or chicken, or light dog food. Live mealworms are also popular with my guys!



I'll admit that I do give my guys choc drops - 'hamster' chocolate is made specially for them, is safe for them and designed not to melt at their body temperature so it doesn't get stuck in their pouches. I also use dog choc drops sometimes too. It isn't really the best treats for them to be eating, especially as a bit of kiwi or red pepper goes down just as well with them. It's really more for us to feel like we're treating them! I don't give them excessively, and wouldn't give them to any hamster prone to being overweight.