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04-20-2016, 03:12 PM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
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Protein, Fat, Fibre percentages at different ages
Hi everyone!
I know everyone will have different opinions, but what percentages of protein, fat and fibre are required for a baby pure bred Winter White? Same hamster but for an adult? And elderly hammy?
Please could you link any articles or anything that might help or just your opinion.
I am wondering because I am making my own hamster food. I know baby hamsters need more protein and elderly hams need more fibre so obviously these values change, but I have never found anyway that gives values other than the standard 19% protein, 6% fat and 8% fibre.
Thanks
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04-20-2016, 05:03 PM
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Hamster Antics
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Re: Protein, Fat, Fibre percentages at different ages
I don't know exact figures either - but for protein it is supposed to 18 to 21% for a younger hamster and less for a hamster over a year old, I believe. Sorry that's not much help!
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04-20-2016, 05:08 PM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
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Re: Protein, Fat, Fibre percentages at different ages
I'd say around 17-18% for an older hamster,and probably around 21% for a young hamster.In between those for maintenance(in between ages)is good as well ![](https://www.hamstercentral.com/community/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif) Not sure the exact science behind it but there are apparent health problems linked to too much protein in older hamsters.I think around 18-19% shouldn't hurt though but definitely no less than 16-17%.
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