The main food for baby hamsters is the mother hamster's breast milk or goat's milk to ensure that they obtain sufficient nutrients and energy. If the mother hamster doesn't have enough milk, you can consider using goat's milk as a substitute.
Supplementary Foods and Complementary Foods
When the baby hamsters grow a little older, some supplementary foods and complementary foods can be gradually introduced. These foods include:
Grains and Cereals: Such as mung beans, adzuki beans, barley, wheat, chestnuts, sorghum, dried corn kernels, peanuts, sesame seeds, etc.
Fruits and Vegetables: Such as cabbage, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, sweet potatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, muskmelons, apples, peaches, pears, etc.
Meats: You can feed cooked chicken breast, shrimp, fish, etc., but be careful not to add seasonings.
Precautions
Keep Warm: Newborn baby hamsters have no fur, so keeping them warm is extremely important.
Separate Cages: When the baby hamsters are about one month old, they should be separated into different cages in a timely manner. Otherwise, the mother hamster may eat the baby hamsters due to her territorial awareness.
Control the Amount: For slightly toxic foods like flaxseeds and hemp seeds, strictly control the feeding amount.
Avoid Prohibited Foods: Such as oranges, raw potatoes, etc. These foods are harmful to hamsters.
Through reasonable dietary arrangements and paying attention to these precautions, you can ensure the healthy growth of baby hamsters.