Mineral Blocks

Mr Pudding · 01-13-2010, 01:41 PM

I've seen quite a lot of mineral blocks in pet sotres and online. Is this something you're supposed to give your hamster to supplement their diet?

Flissy · 01-13-2010, 02:09 PM

You can and I have brought a couple in the past but I don't think its essential or anything! The ones I got were really powdery and went everywhere so I didn't really bother after that although my hamsters did seem quite interested in them so maybe I'll try again with them one day

Tish36 · 01-13-2010, 03:15 PM

My hamster Sprout has mineral stones in the shape of a bunch of grapes...
He loves them and really enjoys chewing them

Bailey-Benji · 01-13-2010, 03:42 PM

As long as your hamster is getting a complete, balanced diet then they're not necessary. It's important to have a good quality mix though and it's good to give them veg/pasta/egg/baby food etc a couple of times a week.

My hamsters are on Harry Hamster which I've mixed some porridge oats in because it's winter and been pretty cold recently. They love their veg/chicken/pasta/egg/baby food/millet and Bonios (which are fab for their teeth).

I've personally never used them, never seen the point. I've never had any problems. I also know a lot of people who've bought them and their hamsters have totally ignored it.

Katty_Sheldon · 01-13-2010, 04:36 PM

My hamster totally ignores it. It just has a few scratches on it.

Mr Pudding · 01-14-2010, 02:02 AM

I give my hamster little bits of egg and veg at the moment as well as the occasional whole walnut (it's fun watching her try to open it). I might try giving Bonio a go to see how she gets on with them.

melanieandlizzie · 01-14-2010, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Tish36

My hamster Sprout has mineral stones in the shape of a bunch of grapes...
He loves them and really enjoys chewing them

Comet had one nibble then chattered his teeth and hasnt touched it since.

I dont think grapes are his favourite flavor!