Hamsters are omnivores. Wild hamsters generally like to eat plant seeds, tender stems, leaves, fruits, insects, etc., while farmed hamsters like to eat rat food, and can also be fed some peanuts, melon seeds, and walnuts in moderation. , vegetable leaves, carrots, apples and other foods, and hamsters have the habit of storing food and will hide food in their mouths or caves.

Precautions for feeding hamsters

1. Do not feed your hamster too many sunflower seeds or high-calorie foods, otherwise the hamster will easily develop lipomas, gain weight, and have unbalanced nutrition. .

2. Provide enough water to the hamster and change the drinking water every two days.

3. If you feed fruits and vegetables to hamsters, wash them with clean water and wipe them dry before feeding them, and do not feed too much at one time.

4. The snacks should be matched with the staple food, and the snacks should be increased. When eating, reduce staple food.

5. Feed and snacks should be stored in sealed jars and placed in the refrigerator. Food that breeds insects and ants should be discarded.

6. Clean up uneaten food in time, especially fruits and other watery things to prevent deterioration.