How to prepare hamster food yourself?

If you want to make hamster food by yourself, you can follow these steps and ingredient - selection suggestions:

I. Ingredient Selection

1. Basic Grains

• Wheats: Barley, wheat, buckwheat, oats, etc. These can account for 50% - 70% of the total food, serving as the main energy source for hamsters.
• Grains: Corn (it is recommended to use small corn kernels instead of corn flakes), millet, coix seed, brown rice, etc. These can account for 10% - 20% of the total food, providing abundant fiber and diverse textures.

1. Protein Sources

• Beans: Mung beans, soybeans, green beans, etc. However, the amount of beans should not be excessive. It is advisable that they account for 20% - 30% of the total food. Too many beans may cause flatulence in hamsters.
• Animal Protein: Such as dried mealworms, dried small fish, etc. These can account for about 5% of the total food, providing essential protein for hamsters. But be careful with the quantity to avoid over - burdening the hamster's kidneys.

1. Dried Vegetables and Fruits
   You can add some dried vegetables and fruits, such as dried apples (seedless), dried bananas, dried carrots, dried pumpkins, etc., to provide vitamins and minerals. These can account for about 15% of the total food.
2. Others
   You can also consider adding some high - fat ingredients like melon seeds and peanuts. But the quantity should be controlled, generally not exceeding 5% - 10% of the total food, to prevent hamsters from getting overly "heated" (a traditional Chinese medicine concept related to certain symptoms). II. Preparation Steps
3. Prepare Ingredients
   According to the above suggestions, prepare all kinds of ingredients and ensure that they are fresh and free from mold.
4. Mix Thoroughly
   Mix all the ingredients in proportion to ensure that hamsters can obtain a balanced diet.
5. Dry and Store
   Fully dry the mixed hamster food to prevent spoilage due to moisture, and then store it in a dry and sealed container. III. Precautions

• When making hamster food at home, ensure the diversity of ingredients to guarantee a balanced nutrition.
• The freshness and safety of the ingredients are of utmost importance. Avoid using expired or spoiled ingredients.
• If the self - made food cannot meet the nutritional needs of hamsters, it is necessary to appropriately add some special hamster nutritional supplements.

Through the above steps and ingredient selection, you can make healthy and delicious homemade food for your hamsters.