Best Hamster Food (Regardless of Price)

[StarlightSerenity]

What is the best hamster food, on the market (in the UK), for a Syrian hamster? Regardless of the price.

I've already got a bag of Pets at Home food however I would like to eventually switch over to a higher quality food (I know this takes time and you have to do it gradually).

[SnickersTheFirst]

I'd say Harry Hamster, it's a lot healthier than other brands and provides lots of different tastes for the hamster; corn, pellets etc.

[wofunny]

I second Harry Hamster. I add a few other seeds too.

[SnickersTheFirst]

Oh yeah, I add millet and mealworms to mine.

[Teal]

I would normally buy mine from the local "Farm" shop I guess you could call it, sells coal, pet food, paraffin, potatoes, veg, dog leash, etc etc!

Teal/Phillip.

[StarlightSerenity]

Originally Posted by Teal

I would normally buy mine from the local "Farm" shop I guess you could call it, sells coal, pet food, paraffin, potatoes, veg, dog leash, etc etc!

Teal/Phillip.

I live in central manchester, no chance of one of them here sadly!

I'll look into getting some Harry Hamster food, thanks everyone!

[HorseyHolly]

I'd say Science Selective with added things like trill bird seed and lentils

[SnickersTheFirst]

Isn't the Science Selective just pellets?

[souffle]

You can get Harry at Wilkinsons stores.
We make our own mix which the hammies seem to like
We use a bag of Harry, a bag of Wilko's own mix, Purina chicken kitten biscuits, some science selective, bulgar wheat, linseed, pearl barley, sunflower hearts, wild bird mix, driend mealworms and other bits I can't remember. Mix it all well and feed every 3 days to encourage them to eat a bit of everything.
There is no best food really to be honest. The best food is the one your hamster likes and eats well and is healthy on.
I would avoid mixes with added sugars though. These are often hidden as sugars like fructose and maltose on the ingredient list.

[Teal]

Yes, Harry Hamster would be the 2nd best!