The diet of baby hamsters mainly includes the following categories:
Staple Food: The staple food for hamsters is usually grains, such as black rice, oatmeal, mung beans, etc. These foods provide the basic nutrients that hamsters need.
Supplementary Food: Supplementary food can include fresh fruits and vegetables, such as apples and carrots, as well as nuts and protein-rich foods, such as sunflower seeds, boiled egg whites, etc. These foods can enrich the diet of hamsters and provide more nutrients.
Protein-rich Foods: Hamsters also need an appropriate amount of protein. You can feed them a small amount of beef, chicken, the egg white of boiled eggs, small insects (such as mealworms, superworms), small dried fish, etc.
Snacks: Hamsters also like to eat some snacks, such as corn flakes, freeze-dried chicken breast, etc. However, these snacks should not be eaten in large quantities to avoid affecting the intake of staple food.
The dietary needs of hamsters vary according to different age groups:
Juvenile Stage (0-3 months): Baby hamsters at this stage mainly rely on breastfeeding. If there is no breast milk, goat milk powder can be used as a substitute. After weaning, young hamsters will grow rapidly, so they need to supplement protein. It is recommended to use KAKU or Supreme Hamster Food.
Adult Stage (3-12 months): Adult hamsters are particularly lively and have a strong sense of territory. This is a period of rapid growth and development. Just meet their basic dietary needs. It is recommended to use Blue Sky White Cloud Hamster Food Pro or Vitakraft Garden Series.
Senior Stage (after 12 months): After a hamster reaches one year old, its physical functions begin to decline, and it may develop some diseases. At this stage, it is not suitable to feed the main food with too much nutrition, but an appropriate amount of calcium supplementation is acceptable. It is recommended to use Beisenyuan Herbal Hamster Food or Bunny Expert Hamster Food.
Feeding Precautions:
Keep the food and water source clean and hygienic. Gradually introduce new foods and observe the hamster's reaction.
Avoid feeding toxic or irritating foods, such as onions, garlic, chocolate, etc.
Adjust the diet according to the hamster's age and health condition to ensure a balanced diet.