Hamsters are part of the rodent family and have long been the favourite choice of small animal to keep as a household pet. The name has German derivatives and simply means to “hoard” which is of course one of their most endearing qualities known to us all. Being nocturnal creatures they like to snack in the small hours so they use their stored food at this time to keep them going while they are at play.

The best all round choice of feeding would be a top quality commercially prepared hamster food mix which should contain various types of seeds, different grains with the addition of cracked wheat. It is very important that you feed your hamster on a fairly rigid balanced diet to ensure maximum health simulating their food as far as possible to their homeland diet which consists of assorted seeds and grasses.

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