Can I use sunflower seeds to tame my hamster? How many daily?

Salted sunflower seeds would not be recommended. Too much salt is not healthy for a hamster. You can offer plain, unsalted seeds instead. 5 or 6 shelled sunflower seeds make an acceptable occasional treat.

Hello, and congratulations on your new hamster! Bear is such a cutie! I think it is just fine to give her small amounts of veggies and fruits to get her bonded to you. However, I would stick to no more than a few small pieces each day, and reserve the rest of her diet as hamster pellets (ideally with no extra nuts or seeds). This will ensure she does not get too fat! I hope this helps, and that Bear is doing well!

A hamster needs fresh fruits and vegetables as well as grains and greens. You can feed him daily in the morning or in the evening. Acceptable vegetables and greens include romaine lettuce, cauliflower, squash, spinach, broccoli, carrots and cucumbers. Commercial pellets or blocks can be offered along with a seed mix, vegetables and greens (as listed above) and fruit such as apple, pear, banana and grapes. Be sure to check the cage frequently to clean out any hoards to prevents pests and rot.

Likely she will be fine. Treats for small rodents are generally safe but may be high calorie. You may wait 48 hours before offering more treats. I hope this helps and congratulations on adding Leah to your family.

Most fruits and veggies are safe for hamsters in moderation (carrots, kale, cucumbers, strawberries, banana, grapes, mango, etc). Avoid fruit seeds (apple seeds, grape seeds, and fruit pits), garlic, onion, chocolate, potato skins, and foods with yeast (like bread and beer). Nuts are safe for hamsters, but they are very high in fat, so they should only be given as an infrequent treat. Good luck, and I hope that Murritt enjoys her snacks! :)

1. No, not true. A high-fiber, fortified food should make up approximately 90% of your hamster's diet. A complete fortified food such as Oxbow’s Essentials Hamster and Gerbil Food would be the best option. You don't want a diet that contains a lot of seeds. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/oxbow-essentials-hamster-and-gerbil-food Here are some things you can try to offer in small amounts as a treat: Asparagus Baked or Steamed Chicken, Turkey or Cod Fish (Skin and bones removed.) Bananas Boiled or Scrambled Eggs Blackberries Blueberries Cantaloupe Cauliflower Cooked Brown Rice (plain) Cooked Whole Grain Pasta Flax Seed Lentils Mango Melon Mild Cheeses Nutritional Yeast Oatmeal Plain Tofu Raspberries Romaine Lettuce Seedless Apples Seedless Grapes Squash Strawberries Sweet Potatoes Unsalted Popcorn (no butter) Unsalted Pumpkin Seeds Unsalted Soybeans Fruit and whole grains can upset the GI tract if offered in too high levels. As a rule of thumb, only 5-10 percent of the diet should be these foods. 2. No, on any citrus fruits.

They can eat them, but they shouldn't eat sunflower seeds regularly or in large quantities. It would be best to remove the mealworms from the seed mix first. Offer fresh greens, vegetables and a commercial pellet for turtles as parts of a balanced diet.