How to Feed Hamsters Broccoli
Hamsters can make enjoyable pets for children and adults alike. But like many other pets, what you feed your hamster can have a dramatic effect on its life. According to the Hamster Club, items like almonds, apple seeds, cabbage, citrus fruits and eggplant can either cause a variety of digestive problems or be potentially toxic to your hamster. Others, such as broccoli, alfalfa, bananas, cashews, mango and even mealworms, can provide your hamster with a balanced diet.
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Instructions
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Remove the top portion of the broccoli that contains the flowers. The small bits of the flower may get caught in your hamster's cheek pouch.
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Cut the broccoli into small pieces using a cutting board and knife. The broccoli pieces should be about the size of a small marble.
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Give a few pieces of the broccoli to your hamster every two or three days in its food bowl or just in the cage.
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Remove any uneaten portion of the broccoli you have given your hamster after a few hours to prevent it from beginning to rot in the cage.
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Store the unused broccoli pieces is an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Tips & Warnings
Providing your hamster with a well balanced diet can improve the quality and length of its life.
Never feed your hamster sticky foods that can get stuck in its dry cheek pouch.
References
- Photo Credit Hamster image by Annekathrin Kohout from Fotolia.com
