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:

  1. Fresh fruits such as apples, bananas, berries, kiwi, nectarines, and melons
  2. Fresh vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and spinach
  3. Grains such as oats, barley, and quinoa
  4. Legumes such as lentils and chickpeas
  5. Nuts and seeds such as walnut, pecan, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds
  6. Chicken, turkey, and other cooked meats (in small quantities)
  7. Hard-boiled eggs
  8. Pasta and rice
  9. Cottage cheese
  10. Baby food (be sure to check the ingredients for any added sugars or seasonings)
  11. Unsweetened plain yogurt
  12. Unsweetened soy milk
  13. Unsweetened almond milk
  14. Whole grain bread
  15. Oatmeal
  16. Popcorn (plain, air-popped)
  17. Baked sweet potato slices
  18. Carrot sticks
  19. Bell pepper strips
  20. Cucumber slices
  21. Zucchini slices
  22. Squash slices
  23. Broccoli florets
  24. Cauliflower florets
  25. Brussels sprouts
  26. Kale leaves
  27. Spinach leaves
  28. Romaine lettuce
  29. Green leaf lettuce
  30. Radicchio
  31. Endive
  32. Escarole
  33. Collard greens
  34. Mustard greens
  35. Turnip greens
  36. Swiss chard
  37. Beet greens
  38. Dandelion greens
  39. Parsley
  40. Cilantro
  41. Basil
  42. Mint
  43. Sage
  44. Thyme
  45. Rosemary
  46. Oregano
  47. Dill
  48. Marjoram
  49. Bay leaves
  50. Chervil
  51. Tarragon
  52. Lavender
  53. Elderberry leaves
  54. Plantain leaves
  55. Nettle leaves
  56. Chickweed
  57. Lambsquarters
  58. Clover
  59. Dandelion flowers
  60. Marigold flowers
  61. Calendula flowers
  62. Nasturtium flowers
  63. Sunflower flowers
  64. Zinnia flowers
  65. Cosmos flowers
  66. Snapdragon flowers
  67. Petunia flowers
  68. Pansy flowers
  69. Dried apple slices
  70. Dried apricots
  71. Dried bananas
  72. Dried cranberries
  73. Dried currants
  74. Dried dates
  75. Dried figs
  76. Dried mangoes
  77. Dried papaya
  78. Dried peaches
  79. Dried pears
  80. Dried pineapple
  81. Dried plums
  82. Dried prunes
  83. Dried raisins
  84. Dried strawberries
  85. Unsweetened coconut flakes
  86. Unsweetened coconut chips
  87. Unsweetened coconut shreds
  88. Flax seeds
  89. Chia seeds
  90. Hemp seeds
  91. Sesame seeds
  92. Buckwheat groats
  93. Amaranth
  94. Millet
  95. Teff
  96. Sorghum
  97. Job’s tears
  98. Rolled oats
  99. Steel cut oats
  100. 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.

 


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