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Ria P · 10-25-2019, 02:36 PM

Yes, i've been wondering about this too and i can imagine that opinions will differ.

My Syrian also has these things in his cage plus a millet spray. He likes stripping the sweetcorn off but doesn't eat all of it. He always eats his fresh veg though. I avoid the sticks with honey because of the high sugar content.
Personally, i believe that hamsters don't overeat and aren't greedy like us humans so can't see any harm in these seed sticks and a stick lasts for ages anyway.
Nuts in their shells (slightly cracked), various seeds like sunflower, pumpkin, linseed etc, dried herb mixes etc from the pet shop go down well too. The odd Shreddie or Cheerio, a piece of pasta, cracker, cheese or boiled egg gives a bit of variety.
Must go and give my newest hamster a piece of pasta, he's never tried one.........

10-25-2019, 02:36 PM
Ria P House of Hamsters Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,103	Re: Treats/Snacks Yes, i've been wondering about this too and i can imagine that opinions will differ. My Syrian also has these things in his cage plus a millet spray. He likes stripping the sweetcorn off but doesn't eat all of it. He always eats his fresh veg though. I avoid the sticks with honey because of the high sugar content. Personally, i believe that hamsters don't overeat and aren't greedy like us humans so can't see any harm in these seed sticks and a stick lasts for ages anyway. Nuts in their shells (slightly cracked), various seeds like sunflower, pumpkin, linseed etc, dried herb mixes etc from the pet shop go down well too. The odd Shreddie or Cheerio, a piece of pasta, cracker, cheese or boiled egg gives a bit of variety. Must go and give my newest hamster a piece of pasta, he's never tried one.........