Cereals

[SnickersTheFirst]

Well, I've seen people feeding hamsters cereals such as cheerios for an occasional treat but as I don't have any at the moment I wondered if it would be okay to use fruit and fibre instead? It's basically bran flakes with little bits of dried banana and apple. I gave Snickers a small amount and she loved it so just wondered if it's safe to use again?

If not are there any cereals I can give as a treat?

[amyXlovesXhamstersX]

im not too sure about fruit and fiber, i have that at the moment but im not too sure if theres sugar or something else to make it sweeter maybe? you could try rice krispies and i think cornflakes are ok too! im sure other people will know better than me though

[SnickersTheFirst]

Thanks I know certain cereals are too high in sugar for hams but I'm not sure which ones.

[amyXlovesXhamstersX]

most cereals for kids are too high in sugar! you could also try wheetabix (plain one!)

[Sammybingo]

I once gave a ham a peice of Jordans country crisp, then remembered how fatty and sugary it is and felt too bad to do it again! She loved it though. I figure if it's low in salt, sugar and fat, it might be ok, so I'd reckon bran flakes would be one of the better ones.

[Humphrey Furball]

Originally Posted by Sammybingo

I once gave a ham a peice of Jordans country crisp, then remembered how fatty and sugary it is and felt too bad to do it again! She loved it though. I figure if it's low in salt, sugar and fat*, it might be ok, so I'd reckon bran flakes would be one of the better ones.

*That's cardboard, isn't it?? yummy

[PippinTittlemouse]

My hammy loves fruit and fibre as a very occasional treat.

[SnickersTheFirst]

Thanks everyone, think I'll give it as a treat every so often.

Originally Posted by Humphrey Furball

*That's cardboard, isn't it?? yummy

haha Bran flakes pretty much taste of cardboard.