Food & NutritionI'm a new hamster owner and I have a couple of concerns. 1. How often do I feed him or do I always make sure he has food. I have a auto feeder but I don't want him to over eat. 2. How often and how long should he exercise for, I only have a ball caus
Feeding: Feed according to the instructions on the bag of food you are using. It also depends on the hamsters age. I would recommend you use a high quality diet like Oxbow. Remember, they are very small and don't need to eat much. ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/oxbow-15-oz-oat-hay ) Treats: Once a week you can consider giving your hamster a treat by providing some a small amount of boiled egg or some fruits/veggies. Many hamsters like cauliflower, broccoli, pear, peach and banana. Always remember to remove any uneaten food from your hamster’s cage so that it doesn’t rot. You can also feed commercial treats in place of the above: ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/oxbow-timothy-club-bungalow-medium ) Exercise: If you put him the hamster ball it is recommended that you not leave him in there more than 20 minutes per day. Handling: I suggest you refer to this page for ideas on how to get your hamster used to you: ( http://thehamsterhouse.com/
Updated on August 12th, 2025