how much treats do you give your Hammy each day?

[alvinsfamily]

And what sorts. We have had Alvin for a month now and have given him such tiny amounts of frit nd veg to get him used to it, but I wasnt sure how much I should be giving him now his used to it x

[Spuds Mum]

Mine don't get regular sweet treats, but every other day they will get a teaspoon of porridge, a square of tofu, slice of hard boiled egg or piece of chicken.
They also get small amounts of veg such as broccoli, carrot or runner beans.

In fact the only time they seem to get sweet treats such as a yoghurt drop, is when we are trying to get them to sit still for photos!

[alvinsfamily]

I thought hamsters were vegatarians x

[Spuds Mum]

no, hamsters love a little bit of protein in the form of egg/meat every now and again. And they love mealworms too (fed dried or alive!)

[arikata]

Originally Posted by Spuds Mum

no, hamsters love a little bit of protein in the form of egg/meat every now and again. And they love mealworms too (fed dried or alive!)

Ewwwww live mealworm!!!

[Spuds Mum]

yup, lots of people feed them these! I dont, even though the geckos eat them - mainly because I like to kiss my hams and I dont think I could cope with mealworm breath!!

[arikata]

Originally Posted by Spuds Mum

I dont think I could cope with mealworm breath!!

I just read through that post quickly, I thought you meant you ate them!! Goodness me!!

[Spuds Mum]

Well I do like my food Katzilla, but even I am not that greedy!!

[happysaz133]

Jasper usually gets some cucumber, or carrot or apple or something like that each day, and 5 yoghurt/milk/chocolate drops a day. He also has those hanging sticks in his cage, but he doesn't really eat them!

[alvinsfamily]

Originally Posted by Katzilla

I just read through that post quickly, I thought you meant you ate them!! Goodness me!!

Thats funny!!! x