Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Navigation
Front Page
Forum
Gallery
Wiki

Ads by Google


Go Back   Hamster Central > Hamster Central Forum Topics > Hamster Chat

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-02-2020, 07:32 AM   #1
Izzy_the_Cookie
Hamster Pup
 
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: North Eastern Pa
Posts: 56
Default OK

OK. so I don't know how to post pics. my hammy is coming most likely next week. can anyone help me with sending pics?
Also Talking food. what is the best mix for a hammy. i know that I am not going to find just 1 mix, but if someone can give me mixes that work well together. that would help a TON!!!
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
-Izzy_The_cookie
Izzy_the_Cookie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-02-2020, 07:49 AM   #2
AmityvilleHams
PM Fluffy for custom title
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 4,545
Default Re: OK

Food really depends on where you are in the world. In the US & Canada, the proper diet is Higgins Vita Garden(NOT Sunburst which has lots of dried fruit added which isn't very species appropriate for any hamster species and is especially concerning for diabetes prone species like Chinese hamsters or hybrids)- do add Pure Bites though in this case along with flax seed. In the UK, Rodipet have the best foods and that also covers certain other countries.
AmityvilleHams is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-02-2020, 07:57 AM   #3
Izzy_the_Cookie
Hamster Pup
 
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: North Eastern Pa
Posts: 56
Default Re: OK

i am in the us
Izzy_the_Cookie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-02-2020, 07:57 AM   #4
cypher
Dwarf whisperer
 
cypher's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
Default Re: OK

There's a thread here that shows how to add photos.
How To Embed Photos
__________________
Slave to Zak.
Always loved, never forgotten, forever in my heart
T'ycor, Ziggy, Zephyr, Flynt, Mickle, Little Whisp, Zen, Zeki, Tinwë, Zylvan, Míriel, Calyanwë, Gusto & Meri
❤️
cypher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-02-2020, 09:01 AM   #5
brieshamsters
Hamster Pup
 
brieshamsters's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 75
Default Re: OK

Quote:
Originally Posted by AmityvilleHams View Post
Food really depends on where you are in the world. In the US & Canada, the proper diet is Higgins Vita Garden(NOT Sunburst which has lots of dried fruit added which isn't very species appropriate for any hamster species and is especially concerning for diabetes prone species like Chinese hamsters or hybrids)- do add Pure Bites though in this case along with flax seed. In the UK, Rodipet have the best foods and that also covers certain other countries.
i have heard conflicting information that higgins sunburst has a much better GA and that vita garden is the less quality food, what do i believe?
brieshamsters is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-02-2020, 09:30 AM   #6
AmityvilleHams
PM Fluffy for custom title
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 4,545
Default Re: OK

Quote:
Originally Posted by brieshamsters View Post
i have heard conflicting information that higgins sunburst has a much better GA and that vita garden is the less quality food, what do i believe?
The current Vita Garden GA is fine once you add Pure Bites. Sunburst is the lower quality food in general, though I know it's still frequently recommended - it definitely shouldn't be especially for diabetes prone species.

ETA just to clarify they both have the exact same protein in the GA. The major difference is fiber content(1.5% difference if my math skills are working), but the fiber content in Vita Garden is fine.
AmityvilleHams is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-02-2020, 09:41 AM   #7
brieshamsters
Hamster Pup
 
brieshamsters's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 75
Default Re: OK

Quote:
Originally Posted by AmityvilleHams View Post
The current Vita Garden GA is fine once you add Pure Bites. Sunburst is the lower quality food in general, though I know it's still frequently recommended - it definitely shouldn't be especially for diabetes prone species.

ETA just to clarify they both have the exact same protein in the GA. The major difference is fiber content(1.5% difference if my math skills are working), but the fiber content in Vita Garden is fine.
and i just bought two bags of it and mazuri for my three diabetes prone hams.. i’m angry..
brieshamsters is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-02-2020, 09:52 AM   #8
Izzy_the_Cookie
Hamster Pup
 
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: North Eastern Pa
Posts: 56
Default Re: OK

ok. Thank you for your response. I am sorry for all these questions.
also. what should I look for when I am looking for the Pure Bites?
Izzy_the_Cookie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-02-2020, 10:05 AM   #9
Pebbles82
Hamster Antics
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 23,533
Default Re: OK

Feel free to ask anything It's good to get things right before he or she comes to you. It can help to ask about cage set up, houses, cleaning criteria etc as well. I just read your other thread - do you know which species of hamster you're getting yet? Things like the right wheel size for whichever hamster species it is, setting up so they feel secure etc. And not cleaning for the first two weeks while they settle in. After that spot cleaning mostly is best. Full cage cleans in one go aren't recommended as they cause too much stress to the hamster. So partial ones "as and when" are better. They are very clean little things really - the only unhygienic bit is their pee - and a Syrian will use a litter tray if you provide one, so the rest of the cage stays clean and dry.
Pebbles82 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-02-2020, 10:09 AM   #10
AmityvilleHams
PM Fluffy for custom title
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 4,545
Default Re: OK

With Pure Bites, just stick to the freeze dried meats/shrimp. I wouldn't do the liver or cheese ones - some good options would be shrimp, turkey, chicken, or occasionally duck(not too often with duck as it is a bit fatty).
AmityvilleHams is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
give, hammy, mix, mixes, pics

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.43 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright © 2003-2022, Hobby Solutions
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:54 PM.