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Old 06-17-2022, 10:41 AM  
sushi_78
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Default Re: Can I give my hamster these seed sprouts?

I don't recommend feeding sprouted milo (aka sorghum) as the sprouts can contain not insignificant amounts of cyanide. Sprouted millet is potentially suspect for similar reasons.

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The average amount (61.3 mg) of HCN obtained in our laboratory from sprouts grown from 100g of seed exceeds the average fatal dose for an adult.
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Sprouted wheat and oats are safe to feed, likely sunflower as well.
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