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07-22-2008, 12:47 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Suffolk, England
Posts: 230
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Can hamsters eat hay?
Was wondering? x
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07-22-2008, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
Posts: 28,193
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Re: Can hamsters eat hay?
I don't think they really actively eat hay as part of their normal diet like rabbits and guinea pigs do, though they may nibble a bit if they have it as a nest. The soft timothy hay is meant to be good for their digestion.
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07-22-2008, 01:55 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Sutherland, Scotland
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Re: Can hamsters eat hay?
I've never tried it, although don't imagine it would do them any harm.
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08-02-2008, 10:44 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 78
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Re: Can hamsters eat hay?
Hi i was told that hay is a no no with hamsters as it could get stuck in their pouches? However i dont really know anything about hamsters so it could just be someone making it up!
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08-02-2008, 03:39 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
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Re: Can hamsters eat hay?
It has been known for the very stiff hay to pierce the pouches and cause problems. Damp hay can harbour fungus and cause chest trouble and there is always the possibility of mites.
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08-03-2008, 04:03 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Oxford
Posts: 233
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Re: Can hamsters eat hay?
When I was at the pet shop the other week, I saw some hay with a picture of a hamster on and I thought I'd get some but when I picked it up, it was really sharp so I was worried it would scratch their eyes or pouches.
I got some Naturals Nature's salad instead and I mix that in with the shavings. Noodles especially really likes it.
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