Happy Hamsters Eat?
Part of keeping a Happy & Healthy Hamster is having a wide range of food choices, all in small amounts and slowly introduced to guard against any adverse reactions.
Please be aware that some things can be very toxic, so please check before introducing new foods to your Hamster.
Whenever you have a doubt, always contact your Vet.
Here is a list of 100 things that Hamsters can safely eat and enjoy:
- Fresh fruits such as apples, bananas, berries, kiwi, nectarines, and melons
- Fresh vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and spinach
- Grains such as oats, barley, and quinoa
- Legumes such as lentils and chickpeas
- Nuts and seeds such as walnut, pecan, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds
- Chicken, turkey, and other cooked meats (in small quantities)
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Pasta and rice
- Cottage cheese
- Baby food (be sure to check the ingredients for any added sugars or seasonings)
- Unsweetened plain yogurt
- Unsweetened soy milk
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Whole grain bread
- Oatmeal
- Popcorn (plain, air-popped)
- Baked sweet potato slices
- Carrot sticks
- Bell pepper strips
- Cucumber slices
- Zucchini slices
- Squash slices
- Broccoli florets
- Cauliflower florets
- Brussels sprouts
- Kale leaves
- Spinach leaves
- Romaine lettuce
- Green leaf lettuce
- Radicchio
- Endive
- Escarole
- Collard greens
- Mustard greens
- Turnip greens
- Swiss chard
- Beet greens
- Dandelion greens
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Mint
- Sage
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Oregano
- Dill
- Marjoram
- Bay leaves
- Chervil
- Tarragon
- Lavender
- Elderberry leaves
- Plantain leaves
- Nettle leaves
- Chickweed
- Lambsquarters
- Clover
- Dandelion flowers
- Marigold flowers
- Calendula flowers
- Nasturtium flowers
- Sunflower flowers
- Zinnia flowers
- Cosmos flowers
- Snapdragon flowers
- Petunia flowers
- Pansy flowers
- Dried apple slices
- Dried apricots
- Dried bananas
- Dried cranberries
- Dried currants
- Dried dates
- Dried figs
- Dried mangoes
- Dried papaya
- Dried peaches
- Dried pears
- Dried pineapple
- Dried plums
- Dried prunes
- Dried raisins
- Dried strawberries
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Unsweetened coconut chips
- Unsweetened coconut shreds
- Flax seeds
- Chia seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Buckwheat groats
- Amaranth
- Millet
- Teff
- Sorghum
- Job’s tears
- Rolled oats
- Steel cut oats
- Whole grain cereals (such as wheat, corn, and rice)
It’s important to remember that these foods should be given to hamsters in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.