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AelinAthena · 12-25-2023, 08:40 AM

I recently got a hybrid dwarf hamster that i named Sploot. I was very misinformed so she had a pretty small cage and shallow bedding but I’m getting her a proper aquarium tank tomorrow.
I also got her a generic hamster mix at the pet shop that they said were ok for any hamster but it consists of mostly (<80%) sunflower seeds, some millet, dried fruit pieces and typical pellets. Yesterday I stumbled on this forum and learned that her diet was wrong so i did as much research as possible (didnt even get sleep lol)
I gave her a new mix a few hours ago that i made at home. It’s a mix of plain uncooked white rice, uncooked bulgar wheat (like couscous but bigger),very few sunflower seeds,, one small raisin, small piece of carrot, fresh parsley, tiny pinch of salt, the pellets, sesame and dried herbs (oregano, parsley, thyme). I plan to cook an egg closer to night and a piece of plain unseasoned chicken to give her some choice and variety.
Any advice on anything is HUGELY appreciated but I especially need advice on the diet

I put some food in a little area as a constant food source but I scattered the dried herbs, sesame seeds, some millet and maybe 3 pieces of corn.
Some of her preferences: sunflower seeds, sesame, carrot, raisin
Some of her dislikes: fresh parsley, pellets

12-25-2023, 08:40 AM
AelinAthena Newborn Pup Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: South Africa Posts: 1	Need advice on diet ASAP pls I recently got a hybrid dwarf hamster that i named Sploot. I was very misinformed so she had a pretty small cage and shallow bedding but I’m getting her a proper aquarium tank tomorrow. I also got her a generic hamster mix at the pet shop that they said were ok for any hamster but it consists of mostly (<80%) sunflower seeds, some millet, dried fruit pieces and typical pellets. Yesterday I stumbled on this forum and learned that her diet was wrong so i did as much research as possible (didnt even get sleep lol) I gave her a new mix a few hours ago that i made at home. It’s a mix of plain uncooked white rice, uncooked bulgar wheat (like couscous but bigger),very few sunflower seeds,, one small raisin, small piece of carrot, fresh parsley, tiny pinch of salt, the pellets, sesame and dried herbs (oregano, parsley, thyme). I plan to cook an egg closer to night and a piece of plain unseasoned chicken to give her some choice and variety. Any advice on anything is HUGELY appreciated but I especially need advice on the diet I put some food in a little area as a constant food source but I scattered the dried herbs, sesame seeds, some millet and maybe 3 pieces of corn. Some of her preferences: sunflower seeds, sesame, carrot, raisin Some of her dislikes: fresh parsley, pellets