Rice krispies

[agatecrystal]

Are rice krisipies safe for hams or not? I didn't think they were but on another site it says they are safe.

[Mollz]

Mine have had them before, and nothing bad has happened to them! (I take it you mean the white rice breakfast cereal?)

[Moosley]

Rice Krispies are fine We often add a packet of them into our homemade seed mix.

[Jane]

Mine have had them before and enjoyed them

I'm not sure whether they're high in sugar though??

[Ness]

Ingredients
RICE, SUGAR, SALT, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MALT FLAVORING,

VITAMINS AND IRON: IRON, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12 AND VITAMIN D. TO MAINTAIN QUALITY, BHT HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE PACKAGING.

Dietary Exchange Per Serving
2 Carbohydrates
Bread Exchange Per Serving
3/4 Cup = 1 Grains/Breads
Kosher Status
Kosher/Parve

I don't know hoe much sugar they have in or salt, but *I think its not much judging by the carbs.

[xkaytix]

Will try them with Oscar Alfie and Lola

[Rellen]

My hamsters love them

I avoid using Rice Krispies - or similar cereals - for my hamsters because they're refined carbs. I stick to complex carbs which are healthier as they have a slower energy release and more fibre. I'd definitely avoid refined carbs for Campbell's just to minimise the diabetes risk - whereas complex carbs can be fed even to diabetics. I give my hamsters Bran Flakes and they LOVE them! Even Jason, my super-fussy Campbell who is bored with everything after trying it once (and makes it quite clear that you're being boring with your treat offering) can't get enough Bran Flakes.

[happysaz133]

Jaser has one of those sticks that hangs from the top of his cage, that's covered in litle rice crispies, honey and popcorn I think, he really enjoys it, but I've never given him actual rice crispies. I don't see they would do any harm though, its just cornflakes you have to be careful with because of their sharp edges. I think I'll try given Jasper some Krispies and bran flakes tonight. He doesn't stuff his pouches, so it should be safe to give him a branflake or two!

[happysaz133]

Well I offered some rice Krispies last night, and some bran flakes, Jasper George wasn't particularly interested in either But maybe he just wasn't hungry.

Roughly how many krispies am I able to give him a night?