Monday, November 23, 2009

Treats

Feeding your hamster treats is an excellent way of getting started as a hamster owner! The more you feed treats to it, the more and more it'll love you!




Remember though, it's very important not to overdo it! Feeding your hamster too much, can be a bad thing! Treats should not exceed 10% of your hamster's total food intake.

Here is a list of treats that are safe and unsafe to feed a hamster~

Safe Treats

  • Nuts
  • Shelled Almonds
  • Beechnuts
  • Brazil Nuts
  • Cashews
  • Hazel Nuts
  • Pecans
  • Peanuts
  • Pistachios
  • Sweet Chestnuts
  • Walnuts
  • Meat (always make sure it’s fully cooked)
  • Bread or Toast
  • Fish (again, fully cooked)
  • Eggs (scrambled or boiled, not fried)
  • Raisins and Prunes
  • Cheese
  • Crickets
  • Cheese
  • Dog Biscuits

Unsafe Treats

  • Chocolate
  • Onions
  • Raw Kidney Beans
  • Candy
  • Toffee
  • Buttercups

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