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Old 08-10-2010, 11:21 AM   #1
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Default hamster food is this good?

I 'm using these types of food for my hamsters anyone could please tell me if they are good for their diet .
Hamster Nature from Versele-Laga



Product presentation

Hamster Nature is a complete feed adapted to the nutritional requirements of all hamsters. This premium blend of natural components contains all the essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals and amino acids your pet needs to live a healthy and carefree life full of vitality. Hamster Nature contains extra grains, seeds, nuts, fruit, herbs, vegetables and supplements to support health: for excellent digestion, good dental hygiene, a glossy coat and perfect health. The wide variation in ingredients guarantees great taste and consumption.

Directions for use

For a gold hamster an average daily portion of approx. 15 g of feed is recommended. Provide fresh food and drinking water daily.



Indicative nutrition values


Crude protein 17 %
Crude fat 8,5 %
Crude ash 4 %
Crude fibre 7 %
Calcium 0,45 %
Phosphorus 0,45 %
Methionine 0,33 %
Lysine 0,79 %
Vitamin A 12.000 IU/kg
Vitamin D3 1.500 IU/kg
Vitamin E 40 mg/kg
Copper-cupric(II)sulfat 9 mg/kg
Ingredients
Cereals
Vegetables
Derivatives of vegetable origin
Seeds
Fruit
Vegetable protein extracts
Nuts
Minerals
Yeast
Fructo-oligosaccharides
Herbs
Calendula
Calendula extract
The other one is Snack Nature Cereal

Crude protein 11 %
Crude fat 2 %
Crude ash 3 %
Crude fibre 6,5 %
Calcium 0,30 %
Phosphorus 0,35 %
Methionine 0,22 %
Lysine 0,49 %
Vitamin A 5.000 IU/kg
Vitamin D3 900 IU/kg
Vitamin E 12 mg/kg
Copper-cupric(II)sulfat 5 mg/kg

Ingredients

Cereals

Fruit
Vegetables
Derivatives of vegetable origin
Vegetable protein extracts
Minerals
Seeds
Herbs
Algae
Marigold extract
Yucca extract
Fructo-oligosaccharides
Mannan-oligosaccharides
Grape seed extract
U guys think these are ok or i sould change to another thanks
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Old 08-10-2010, 01:14 PM   #2
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Default Re: hamster food is this good?

11% protein is a bit low, it should be around 16%
There are certain medical problems that can happen due to lack of protein (eg.loss of hair)
So you may want to consider changing to a higher protein food
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Old 08-10-2010, 02:23 PM   #3
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you should buy harry hamster food
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Old 08-10-2010, 03:16 PM   #4
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^^^^^ Yep, Harry hamster food is great!
Goes down a treat with my two
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Old 08-10-2010, 03:34 PM   #5
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same its the only food my ones eat
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Old 08-10-2010, 05:09 PM   #6
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But it might not be availible in Malta?
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Old 08-10-2010, 05:42 PM   #7
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ummm they sell it on ebay lol
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Old 08-11-2010, 09:18 AM   #8
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The crude protein is 17% ,its the Snack nature cereal who is 11%.About harry hamster there isn't that kind of brand in here. We do lack of lot of hamsters things in here so we have to get what 's best we find
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