What Do Hamsters Eat?
A healthy pelleted rodent diet for hamsters should contain approximately:
15-25% protein
35-40% carbohydrates
4-5% fat and
5% crude fiber
Some hamster diets are mostly made up of seeds. These foods should only be used to supplement a pellet diet, or not given at all. Hamsters fed only seed will have nutritional deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, specifically vitamin E and calcium. Seed diets also contain a lot of sugar and fat, which may lead to diabetes and obesity. You can also supplement your hamster’s diet with vegetables and small amounts of fruit as treats. However, their primary food should be pelleted rodent food.
Fresh water should be provided to your hamster every day. Hamsters drink approximately 10 milliliters of water per 100 grams of body weight per day. It is best to provide water in a bottle with a stainless-steel sipper tube.
Avoid giving your hamster dried fruits and vegetables, as they are high in sugar content.
