What kinds of food can i feed my hamster besides hamster food?
FEEDING TIME Hamsters need fresh food on a daily basis. There are two theories regarding what time to feed; in the morning or in the evening. One side says in the evening because that’s when they are up and about. The other side says to feed in the morning. Results of studies conducted indicate that a hamster doesn’t sleep all day long. Instead, he wakes up a minimum of once every two hours for a “bite to eat.” Plus, in the wild this nocturnal little creature is out foraging for food throughout the night. His “treasures” are taken back to the burrow and added to the “food stash” that he raids during the day. How much to feed? All they can eat! Typically a Syrian only requires about a tablespoon of food per day, plus a supplement or fruits and vegetables. Since the Dwarf has a higher metabolism it is assumed they will consume approximately the same amount. That doesn’t mean to ration food at a tablespoon per day, like all living animals, the daily intake fluctuates. Depending on the siz
