In today's video, we are going to be talking about what a healthy, balanced hamster diet
means. Some of you watching may have heard different things on what to feed your hamster,
which if your confused, I understand, because almost everyone has a different
idea on what to feed your hamster. So today I am here to hopefully clear some things up,
and tell you guys the necessary ingredients for a well-balanced and healthy hamster diet.
So let's get started. Number One. First, we need to go ahead and talk about your regular seed mix
that you are going to wanna feed three to four times a week. There is some debate on whether
or not to scatter-feed, but I personally would just go with it as there are way more pros to it
than cons. But I mean, do some research, and see what you come up with and make sure to tell me in
the comments below, as I would love to hear your input on this subject. OK, back to our topic. So,
when you are looking for a proper hamster seed mix, I would first make sure it is well-balanced
and includes most of the following: Millet, spelt, barley, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds,
turnip seeds, peanuts, flaked coconut, oats, soybeans, buckwheat, and mealworms.
I do have to give credit to the brand Fat Pouches as their regular seed mix they sell includes most
of the ingredients I just mentioned. So make sure to go check out their shop as they sell a ton of
different hamster seed mixes. Do keep in mind that your hamster's diet should never just be
a plain pelleted diet, as it gives them almost no nutrients or variety. Number two.
Vegetables. Vegetables are one of the main sources of your hamster's diet, and some veggies can even
help when your hamster has an upset stomach. Safe vegetables such as romaine lettuce,
dandelion root, broccoli, carrots, and spinach should all be fed in moderation,
but at least once a week. For example, I feed Ashely a salad twice a week. As far as hay goes,
soft timothy hay should be fed weekly. A great way to do this is when you are done spot-cleaning. I
did want to also mention that mealworms should also be included in your hamster's diet,
and you can pretty much find them at any PetSmart or Petco. Number three. Sprays.
The majority of first-time hamster owners are sadly never educated about this topic
but don't worry because this process is fairly easy and non-expensive. The first spray I
would recommend would be millet. Petsmart does, fortunately, have a $4 bag of millet
that should last you a couple months. Other sprays such as Wheat, Oat, delicha,
and flax can all be found again at the Fat Pouches shop. So make sure to click on the
link in the description below to check them out. As far as many of these sprays go they
can be fed upright, or just no the bedding, twice a week. Number four. Herbs and flowers.
This should be a big part of your hamster's diet as these plants give off plenty of nutrients and
vitamins, and really just help your hamster to thrive. Again, the following plants can
be purchased at Fat Pouches . com. Chamomile, plantain, nettle, rose petal, apple leaves,
Blue cornflower, and strawberry leaves. Now, as far as herbs go you can surprisingly find many of
them at your local Walmart. What I personally like to do is mix all of these in a bottle and then
sprinkle it in Ashely's cage. I will just go ahead and name the main five I like to use. Parsley,
Basil, Rosemary, Oregano, and Dill. Number five. And our last point treats. Treats are an essential
part of your hamster's diet and can even help in the taming process. A fun way to distribute these
treats is to hide them around the cage, so your hamster has to forage for it. Apples, bananas,
blueberries, noodles with no salt or seasoning, sunflower seeds, corn, natural apple sticks,
and even cooked egg, with again no salt. So yeah guys that is it for today's video,
I hope this helped out some of you and gave you some inspiration on what to feed your hamster.
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