Creating Kashi's Homemade Food Mix | Hamster Diet

[@HoppingHammy]

Listed below are some important links to read before attempting to create a homemade food mix for your hamster: 🥦 CREATING A HOMEMADE HAMSTER DIET: bit.ly/2Zuwzct 🥦 FOOD MIXING: bit.ly/2ZuyjT3 🥦 CALCULATING THE GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: bit.ly/2Zw4D84 ➡ For more information on hamster diets, visit the Food & Nutrition board on the Hamster Hideout Forum. ➡ If you'd like to watch the video on Kashi's Daily Diet, you can view that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmO4h5iXi9d5rJo **Taxonomist's homemade mix is not available to buy, and there are a few reasons for this:** 1. Time. Tax has a very demanding and stressful job and does not have the time, energy, or inclination to take on that kind of task. 2. Liability. If someone's hamster were to die while on this mix, she could get blamed. 3. Cost. It would be very expensive for Tax just to break even. Most people probably wouldn't want to pay what she would charge.

[@zingiestbug4251]

This is so helpful because I have been doing research about this topic for a while now and I never fully transitioned to how-made food but before he passed I made a small mix that I would add to his sunburst about once a week as a treat! I got the recipe off of Tax’s posts on the hamster hideout!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Listening to the food being mixed was very satisfying!!

[@HoppingHammy]

Yes!! It's like a version of ASMR. 😂 Maybe I should have left in some of the longer mixing clip sounds hehe.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

You would have put me to sleep!! 🤣

[@zofiasuterski3338]

I love you guys so much!!!!

[@miinzx910]

Hi Victoria!!!!

[@emmasingh6543]

@@VictoriaRaechel ohhh!!! my!!! gosh!!!! I love you so much and I watch all your videos from day one and I love all your videos 🤪♥️☺️🤗🥰🥰 have a great and awesome day

[@emilyvictoria836]

Such a shame she doesn't sell it because it looks amazing, but I completely understand her reasons!

[@miinzx910]

Hi, I know you will probably not read this but I still would like to tell this story. I would like to thank you so much for everything. You Awesome! I had a really bad case of depression, like a bad enough where I wanted to harm myself. And you helped me though it, w aching your adorable hammy videos just made my day and inspired me to get my own little hammy child!!! I asked my mom she said no. I was sad about it, no one there to keep me company I had one pet when I was 9 and he just ran away, I felt like no one loved me, my biological father left, my stepdad is quite rude and negative.... so I did my research I wanted a hammy of my own so badly!! I worked and worked until after around A YEAR of studying the topic I finally convinced my mother. I want to thank you so much for getting me through those rough times.

[@HoppingHammy]

Hello! :) Thank you so much for sharing your story. I try my best to read every single comment that comes in, even if I don't always have a chance to reply back to them. I'm so happy you have found the videos helpful and uplifting during your rough times.

[@miinzx910]

Thank you so much, this might sound weird but your my inspiration, I would love to be as kind and caring as you someday love ya😁

[@MissClassyDoll]

Hey lps Phoenix I'm also someone who has a massive love for hamsters they are my life I have 8 of them my beautiful babies but I just wanted to say as someone else who is also depressed and anxious I have also been through a lot and have tried too end my life twice I think my passion for hamsters made me want to live and love anyway I was just wondering if you wanted to be friends 😊

[@miinzx910]

Hamster lover133333 of course!!!

[@ramzeisqueen2974]

rather than selling.. COULD YOU PLEASE ATLEASE PUT UP A RECIPE??!! PLEASEEEEEEEE

[@Karin141622]

OMG, silly little Kashi trying to get up on the bridge at 1:10 is the cutest thing I've seen today xD

[@HoppingHammy]

Aw I'm glad you enjoyed it! I smile every time I watch that clip of her too. She was very determined and it was hilarious! If I remember correctly, she did eventually climb up. It gave her a workout, that's for sure! 😂

[@miinzx910]

😂

[@sophiabarton6387]

I LOVE THAT!! I can’t wait until I can get my hamster. I’m just waiting for my cage to come. Can’t wait!!

[@lucyloo6078]

girl all of it was looking like yummy salad until she brought in those mealworms😭😂😂 made me remember this is for the hammies. great mix! interesting video

[@rat_dragon]

Lol every time I buy a bag of dried mealworms I can't resist to steal a few 😂 Trust me, they're actually really delicious and provide more protein and nutrients than beef! Super cool! Oh, I've actually been raising Black Soldier Flies as well! I place them into the freezer then bake them! Once they're dried, I do one of few things; Add it into the Mousey or Rattie diet whole, crush them into smaller pieces for the Hermies, or blend them until they're a powder to add into the fish gel food diets! The Goldfish, Bettas, Dwarf Rainbowfish, Shrimp, Snails, Gold Claw Fiddler, and the many others absolutely love it! You should try it! I also eat them myself, since I don't support the consumption of intelligent animals like fish or cows but still need the protein due to my health conditions. I'm basically a vegetarian who eats bugs! :D

[@malachyte_art]

Watching these types of videos brings me so much joy. I love seeing someone show their pet this high level of care and dedication, it makes me feel relaxed and a little more optimistic about my day. Thanks for sharing this video, and thanks to Tax for learning so much about hamster nutrition!

[@HoppingHammy]

Thank you for your sweet compliments and it makes me happy that the videos can bring you joy to watch! 💗

[@hamtron5074]

That food mix looks delicious! Kashi is such a lucky hamster! :D

[@littlehammies]

This was a really interesting video. Tax's mix certainly looks high quality. She seems very knowledgeable about hamster care in general. I'm sure Kashi enjoys her delicious food mix. I too make my own mix but I do use Harry Hamster as the base. I loved the Kashi clips at the beginning. She looks so gorgeous. My favourite clip is of her trying to climb onto her hanging bridge and finally flopping into the soil beneath 😆. Hammies are so funny. I hope you are both doing well.

[@Frizzionnare]

Do you have the EXACT ingredients and measurements?

[@asneakyproduction7144]

I would like this too Or at least just the ingredients

[@prettycreepydoll]

I wish there was more info as to exactly what measurements and the ingredients. A lot has been left out

[@satella1641]

its a good start but i want to know the full process behind it :( how to calculate the amount of nutrients and combine them with the amount etc i found it hard

[@AbbeysAnimals]

Yay early!! tax's food looks yummy for hammies! Kashi is ADORABLE as always! This was so cool to see how tax makes her mix! Blessings to sweet lil kashi you Tax and your Family! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜💕 i would by her seed mix 100% if she sold it! She does more research then store bought mixes! 🐹🐾😊

[@HoppingHammy]

Tax's food mix *is* very yummy and I love smelling it because it reminds me of a dried vegetable soup mix, except better! The only thing that is slightly off-putting is leaning down to smell it and then seeing a dried cricket face staring back at you. 😂 But crickets are certainly nutritious for hamsters and great to include in their diet. Yes, Tax has done hours upon hours of research and I'm thankful for the knowledge she learns and shares with the hamster community. Thank you for your sweet wishes!💕

[@AbbeysAnimals]

Yes when you see the poor cricket! 😂 its cool that she makes her own mix! It must take so much time! I put mealworms in my mix and my Hammy loves them!

[@lehgachalemon5544]

1:10 me trying to get on bed after falling off it at 3 am

[@tishasobhax]

Ok but like...same

[@jazzyhk1809]

That mix looks AMAZING!!! If I had the knowledge and money I'd definitely do this for my hammy. I thought my commercial mix is pretty good considering the high protein content but compared to this there's definitely much less variety, especially considering how there are some pellets in there.

[@francescabonsignori9680]

Thank you for guiding us into the GA for home made food mixing. Precious help for loving our furry friends a step further. Thank you

[@valentiapauwels]

1:11 Me trying to get perfect grades on school.

[@sjeua3754]

I M P O S S I B L E

[@UnyJustAGirl]

Looks very very good! I used to find food normal that had all kinds of different colors in them, until i bought food from Mixerama which is 100% natural as well and no weird vibrant colors unless you add flowers in the mix. We however dont have any corn in the mix. The food looks very tasty!😍 Thanks Tax for showing us!

[@HoppingHammy]

Yes, oftentimes the colors in commercial mixes tend to be added for human eye appeal! I'm happy to know the food in Kashi's homemade mix is colorful because of the type of food it is (spinach, raspberries, carrots, etc.) rather than because of added dyes. Oh and I love how pretty the flower mixes are when they are sprinkled over bedding! 😍 Thanks for your comment, Uny, and best wishes on your day today!

[@CC-dz9hq]

This is such a cool video HoppingHammy! 🐹🐹🐹

[@reneeluerailikedesigningcr8355]

I really like and miss cadge themes. I look forward to them. It makes me happy and cheers me up to see them.

[@HoppingHammy]

Aw I'm glad to hear that you enjoy them! I definitely have more coming, they just take a ton of time and work to put together. :) I also have to shop around and find the supplies sometimes, which can take a few weeks. Hoping to post another one later on this month or next month!

[@julebug8259]

Hi! I've been watching your videos for a few years and just want to say thank you. You really inspired me to get a hamster and give them proper care. You've really made keeping a hamster more fun and interesting and I'm really grateful for that. Also, Tax included, thank you for all of the work that you've done on the hamster hideout forum. I know you guys aren't mods anymore but I feel like have so much more knowledge because of you guys. If my hamster gets sick or something, the first thing I do is check your HHF posts and KZbin video info. It's really helpful. Also, Kashi is so adorable. That one clip of her trying to climb on that bridge thing made me laugh.:)

[@ilypeep905]

Kashi at 1:10 gives me life

[@txtmoarmy6]

Thank u soo much! This is the only vid where they've shown what to exactly make. I wanted to make my own mix as buying us very expensive so tysm!!!

[@dennythebudgie]

I make Denny's favourite seed-mix too! 😋 I luv your videos!

[@zofiasuterski3338]

I love you so much hopping hammy!!! And kashi is adorable!!!!!

[@Aisha-721]

The hamster looks very cute eating and grooming in its dish.

[@taylorelizabeth4044]

WOW! That looks very good and High quality. I don't have the money to do this, but when I do, I will definitely come back to this video! Thanks. I bet your hammy sure is healthy! Have a very good rest of the day!

[@HoppingHammy]

Thank you so much Hopalong! You have a wonderful day too! 💜 ✨

[@dennythebudgie]

My budgies love to eat flax seeds, millet, wheat, sesame, flay, hemp, chia and mustard seeds!

[@HoppingHammy]

Yum yum yum! 😋

[@dennythebudgie]

Kashi: *This is really jummy!* 😋

[@HoppingHammy]

Oh yes! She definitely thinks so!

[@aarannya8498]

Omg hi Denny the Budgie! I have a hamster and two budgies and love to watch your vids!

[@CuriosityRocks]

Brings back memories of playing with legumes at Primary school, we used to make pictures with them 😊

[@HoppingHammy]

Oh yes, and macaroni noodles too!! I remember that lol! 😂

[@LaraZombie]

I'm so glad I found your videos. I feel like i'm way better prepared for when I can actually get a hamster. Actually kinda glad my apartment complex won't allow them since the cage I now want to build will be way too big for where I live now!

[@paigek409]

This is awesome. It seems like it would be a huge upfront cost, but I feel like all the ingredients would last so long so over time it may actually be a lot cheaper than store brand foods.

[@dubliners0999]

Wish a specialist would make a gerbil diet. :) I know they can't handle beans (and rice, I think), so they're pretty different than hamsters as far as diet goes.

[@Zach-sx8cm]

i want a nice lil bowl to watch a movie with, it looks scrumptious

[@TheKalbro]

Are uncooked beans really safe? I don't think my dwarf hamster would eat them and there seem to be some disagreements on the safety of raw beans. I'm looking at maybe some pre-cooked then dried beans (only if they are still crunchy and edible) instead of these rock hard beans. I'm even considering cooking, then freezing them and pulling them out as needed.

[@amazinganimals4324]

your videos are helping me with my first hamsters. thank you !!

[@sonnyspetplace8456]

Kashi is adorable

[@3velyn_ws]

Notification squad 🔔

[@Brighe-2007]

Simply Heaven yup

[@angelsquishycat2819]

I would love to make my own but no. One will tell there resapea I tried to research it but I am at a road block

[@giraffierose5494]

My hamster will not touch insects

[@abbyglass4565]

This mix looks amazing!! Just a couple things I'm wondering though: Why no sunflower seeds? (I apologize if they were added to the mix and I just didn't notice)... I know they are a hamster favorite. Also, you put a lot of protein in there and I always worry about giving my hamster too many meal worms as to not make him obese and I know they don't eat a whole lot of insects in the wild right? I'm assuming you guys know your stuff just want to learn more about your reasoning behind these two things.

[@HoppingHammy]

Hi Abby! That is actually a very good question to ask. :) Since this mix is not used alone and is combined with 2 commercial mixes, one of which has sunflower seeds already, there are not additional seeds like this added. (Also no peanuts, pumpkin seeds, etc.) Instead it offers different ingredients to add variety. Strangely enough, Kashi much seems to prefer the mealworms, crickets, and dried turkey over the seeds and nuts in her commercial mix! She still eats everything, but she has her favorites. I hope this answers your question and if Tax has anything additional to add, she might comment after me.

[@abbyglass4565]

@@HoppingHammy Thank you for answering my question! But I'm also curious now how much protein a day would it be okay for my hamster to get? Mealworms are his favorite thing but I try not to feed him too many because I didn't think it was good for him to have a whole lot. He is a russian campbells btw

[@burntbeansoup]

Looks great! However I really think there should be mostly grains and seeds, especially for dwarf hamsters as they're prone to diabetes. In the wild, most of their diet is grains, seeds, and insects rather than fruits and vegetables.

[@jackiepage6760]

Hi Hopping Hammy how are you doing today fine I hope. Thanks so much for sharing this video with us. I'll try some of it with Beauty. It seems a lot though. And those mealworms and crickets they look real. Today I took Ginny to the vet's they didn't see her last Thursday because I didn't have the right benefit letter. And I still forgot it today. I've got to take her back to the vet's tomorrow I have to be there for 8.30 in the morning. I've had a really busy week this week. And I'm absolutely tired. You see they can't examine her when she is awake cos she will bit and scratch them so they have to put it under. I think I've got to leave her there and collect her later. I'm going to have some sleep. Before I pick her up. I really hope that everything is a ok with you and Kashi. I'm going to have my dinner now I'm really hungry well take real good care of yourself and Kashi and lots of love from Jackie Beauty and Ginny bye for now love Jackie xxxx

[@HoppingHammy]

Hello Jackie! Thank you for watching the video. Yes it is quite a lot of ingredients and also a lot of money to buy too, so it might not be something you want to attempt. That's okay too! For some people it's much easier to just stick with commercial mixes that have all of the vitamins and necessary nutrients that make up a hamster diet. When you start adding other things in, it can get pretty complicated. I hope you can get some rest tonight and that all of Ginny's tests can go well and provide the information you need. Good night! Enjoy your dinner. :)

[@jackiepage6760]

Thanks so much for your sweet reply I really appreciate it very much thanks so much and I really hope all goes well with Ginny. And my dinner was delicious thanks again

[@margaretc8002]

It was really satisfying to see how the mix comes together! One question, would something like this be suitable for gerbils?

[@HoppingHammy]

I'm glad you enjoyed watching the process! Yes, gerbils can have homemade mixes like this one, you just would have to do research to ensure it contains the correct ingredients and amounts that gerbils require. I believe gerbils and hamsters are extremely similar in diets though.

[@margaretc8002]

Thank you! :)

[@izzy5515]

Wow this looks so good ! I might try and do this it’s a shame she doesn’t sell it but I totally understand every reason ! I have a 3 month old Chinese hamster and I’m getting him the ikea detolf ! I’ve been watching your videos for so soooo long ! About 5 years when I got my first hamster I took a break from watching you when she died because it was upsetting to watch hamster videos but now I am back into hamster care thank you for all your videos ! 🥰🥰💘💘

[@HoppingHammy]

What a lovely home that will be for your Chinese hamster! I hope you have fun setting it up. :) I'm glad you have felt ready to have a hamster again, and I totally understand the feeling of not wanting to watch videos during your break away from owning them. Take care! 💖

[@dxor_.]

368 views 58 likes and 13 comments?? KZbin is drunk again

[@miinzx910]

So right

[@koloppp818]

Hi!! So I’m not sure what to do I just got a 20 gallon tank for my hamster and I just found out that it is not the appropriate size in the same day! I’m really stressed but I am going to get him either a 55 gallon or 40 gallon tank. I’m not sure what to do with the 20 gallon since it’s brand new will I be able to return it? Im kinda sad because it was $75 but I do have a lot of extra money that I’m going to spend to get him a better cage!

[@POVASMR]

1:10-1:27 my heart

[@HoppingHammy]

💗 💗 💗 She is pretty cute. :)

[@HamstersParty]

Hi, i was looking for this kind of video from very long time. Thanks for your suggestions, i will try to do it for my little babies.

[@ramonafeldmann7020]

That looks so yummy 😁 Thanks for this!

[@holly2585]

im trying to calculate the nutrition for a mix but cant figure out the contents of mealworms, how were they calculated for this?

[@sonokoakashi9375]

Could you maybe list the ingredients and the weight of each used to make the mix? Thank you!!!

[@megandacunto6304]

Yes me to please.. My 15 yr daughter wants to make for her. Hampster whoppie pie.. Please please share weights. Also how big of an ampunt can be made at one time.. Is it week, weeks , month,months I don't think ms whoppie would eat bugs nor do I think she would feed them to her

[@madacenyc]

That hamster eat better than I do!

[@kloovey7662]

hi! thanks for this but could you write down the recipe and how much to put? thank you!

[@b3d4zzl3R]

Would you put a list of all the things you use along with the weight please

[@silverslifestylevlog1529]

Hello new here, Kashi's Seed Mix looks so lovely!, Im Currently looking into becoming a pet Hamster owner / mom myself and i just want to know what the best proportions would be for proteins and fats because my current homemade seed mix i made myself has too much fats and proteins and not enough ingredients and was wondering how i could improve my seed mix ingredients to be the perfect portions. any help would be greatly appreciated TIA :) as my current seedmix has a lot of high protein grains and seeds.

[@helenasaez9372]

Omg id love to know how much this cost and how much it lasts

[@gnirrednow]

was hoping we'd see little kashi noming on the mix at the end! still great video tho!!

[@HoppingHammy]

Aw, sorry I didn't have a clip of that for you! :) I usually put the food directly into her glass jar, near her nesting area, so I don't tend to get videos of her eating. When I put food in her dish she either will ignore it, wait to eat it until it's dark, or hoard it....so it's almost impossible to get any videos of her nomming. 😂 The first clip in this video (her in the dish) was taken the very first night I adopted her, and I don't think I've gotten any clips of her doing that since! 💗 It's cute how every hamster has their own quirks and personality.

[@gnirrednow]

@@HoppingHammy no need to apologize!! thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment. best wishes to you and your little hamster friends!!

[@4evawoohoo]

I know this is an older video so I might not get any replies but I am looking into making my own mix to feed alongside a commercial mix but I was wondering how do you work out how much of each ingredient you should be adding/weighing and how do you work out how it all equals the ideal guaranteed analysis. I know it's not as simple as throwing the ingredients together I just wondered if there was an ideal measurement or weight of the ingredients. I really want to do this myself but I don't want to do it wrong

[@ceiro9240]

Hey, I know this is an old comment, but there is a video by "happy hamster" called "how to make your hamster food mix" and it goes over everything you need

[@reneeluerailikedesigningcr8355]

Cool. It might talk me into drawing anime again. I was a wounderfull artist I quit cause someone was mean to me. Your theme cadge incurages me to make a come back.

[@HoppingHammy]

I'm sorry to hear that someone was mean and it discouraged you. I hope you can continue drawing if it's something that you enjoy doing. :) Never ever let negative people stop you from doing what you love, or wearing what you want, or being who you are. You'll always have someone to criticize you, but just remember that people like Oprah and Walt Disney had tons of people who didn't believe in them and now look where they are! ✨ ✨ ✨

[@vivianacalderonflorez5920]

Hi, I would like u to guide me which kind of plants are safe to use for the hamster enviroment, thank you!

[@isabelladgriff]

Could you post the recipe in the comments? I know some people that could use this. Love ya HoppingHammy!

[@petmiss1239]

i wonder how long this mix lasts

[@bubblegummel]

I dehydrate my own vegetables and my hams won't touch the kale and spinach got some reason, even though they love them fresh!

[@myhomeaquarium98]

I really think I’m going to look more into a homemade diet. The mix I currently use has a pellet that both my hamsters will not touch. I feel it’s just wasting it and I would love to know 100% what’s in there is good for them!

[@HoppingHammy]

I definitely understand where you're coming from. What mix do you use, if you don't mind me asking? Definitely check out the articles that are linked in the description and I think they will be of help to you in your research. Kashi absolutely loves her mix from Tax and there's hardly any left behind by the next night I feed her. Your hamster might end up liking something like that too! Now I do still feed 2 commercial diets, just in case that wasn't clear in the video. It isn't really recommended to use a fully homemade diet since the commercial ones have added vitamins and minerals (which oftentimes are added into those pellets that hamsters refuse to eat ha!) but homemade mixes are certainly a wonderful addition to add higher quality of nutrition. Taxonomist certainly knows way more about all of this than I do, so her articles are worth reading. Good luck! 🙂

[@myhomeaquarium98]

HoppingHammy yes! That was clear :) I just feel this way they’d be getting more nutrients. I’m feeding a recommended brand, but sometimes I question the fattier seeds that are in there and not sure I want to sort them all out as some do 😂

[@myhomeaquarium98]

I feed the Higgins with mazuri rat and mouse block chews

[@kathleencampbell2298]

My hammy won't eat pellets either

[@user-ev5mf5kl9f]

I love their cage what 😭😭😭

[@ukoncentreretlaeskedrik]

Omg wow! When i first started researching hamsters and heard about tax i thought she was a scientist !! Well, technically she IS one...but i mean the kind that got paid for that! Because i was totally shocked to see how much knowledge she has about hamsters and all the equipments...may i ask...did you guys met each other on hamsterhideout or in real life first ? Because it would be funny if i suddenly just meet someone who knows about hamsterhideout...we would talk about it all day :laughing: (that is a reference) 😉 Thanks for the video!

[@HoppingHammy]

Aw that's sweet, and yes Tax is very smart and knowledgeable about many topics. It's nice she shares her findings with us! We did meet on the Hamster Hideout initially, yes. Now we meet up in person and that's always fun! :)

[@ukoncentreretlaeskedrik]

HoppingHammy yayyy! Thats cool that you guys trusted each other enough to meet up in person ! 🥰😍

[@nzpaws]

I remember there used to be a onedrive spreadsheet that worked out the nutritional values. Is that still available?

[@HoppingHammy]

You can check the pinned topics on Hamster Hideout Forum's Food & Nutrition board. :) I'm not sure if it's still up or not, but if it is, you could find it there.

[@nzpaws]

@@HoppingHammy thank you! I used it to make my first mix, but I’m trying to adjust it to add more ingredients now 😁

[@MzAliH21]

Would be nice to know whats in the mix.. kinda why I clicked on the video.. to see what hamsters need in diet..

[@esperanzavalenzuela5977]

❤❤❤

[@spiritjunction8983]

I can't get on the hamster hideout website

[@satella1641]

HI! I am planning on making my own hamster food mix since i cannot find very good quality mixes online or in my area that aren't sold in huge bulks and maybe it's just because I suck at maths but I have read all the linked threads full over and over and cannot grasp the process... is there any way you could leave a comment detailing the step by step process or if possible make a tutorial video? It would help out tonnes and would be super appreciated,, just a specific recipe as an example because I realise there is more to it than measuring out ingredients and whether i need to calculate the percentages of nutrients before i weigh and mix or after it's so confusing...

[@satella1641]

for reference idk if it helps but I'm planning to use a combo of oat groats, quinoa, rice, millet, chia, sunflower, sesame and pumpkin seeds, chick peas, lentils and walnuts for the seeds etc part. I find it really confusing because of the combination of tbls/tsp and then 2-8 seeds etc :( im sorry for the trouble

[@alexbeckley6865]

Hi I’m going to be bringing my Syrian hamster to my cousins house so she can look after him when I’m away what’s the best way to bring him there in the car can I leave him in his cage or dose he need a travel box ?? Any advice would be great only had him a month

[@crazycatlady8672]

isnt soybeans bad for hamsters?

[@polaw1305]

1:30 : me when i hear a noise at night

[@melissastewart5838]

Could you feed this sort of mix to dwarf hams and gerbils also?

[@helenasaez9372]

Isn't it better to give fresh veggies instead? I worry about sugar

[@bugaboo30]

Is there a list of ingredients and measurements?

[@itzmais]

Love it 💕💕💕💕

[@idfk3796]

could you do this with table spoons ..?

[@browniemasterc4388]

Does anyone know how to click the notification bell because I subscribed and I don't see it.

[@reneeluerailikedesigningcr8355]

I miss my hamster hammy. It's been 3 years now. I was thinking of re getting one. I heard no lettus pellets only.

[@HoppingHammy]

Lettuce and fresh fruit / veggies are perfectly fine (and good!) to feed in moderation along with a dried hamster mix. Feeding pellets alone can cause hard stools and even constipation, not to mention it's an unnatural and boring diet for the hamster. Hamsters love variety, they love foraging for seeds and small things, and they thrive on having a wide variety of healthy foods. :)

[@Geannie123]

Is it ok that this is all freeze dried? I've read that they need fresh fruit and veggies?

[@HoppingHammy]

Hi! The veggies / fruit in this are incorporated as part of the main diet mix, but I absolutely suggest feeding fresh food alongside it. :) Good question! If you're interested in seeing what I fed my hamster, check out Kashi's Nightly Routine video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5bPlpyOg7t7jMk One reason why it's nice to add freeze dried fruit / veggies into a mix is because some ingredients may be more seasonal to find, or they might require buying a larger amount of at a time. For example, it's easy enough to toss a few salad leaves into a hamster's dish, because most of us buy bagged salad to eat. However something like a zucchini could be harder since many people don't even buy zucchini for themselves. By offering this as a freeze dried option, it gives the hamster additional variety and vitamins they wouldn't get otherwise. But yes, absolutely offer your hamster fresh food too, because the additional water and moisture is beneficial for them. I hope this helps!

[@Geannie123]

@@HoppingHammy Thank you for the very thorough answer!! Makes sense :), and I'm excited to check out your video about what you feed your hamster! I've been so amazed and inspired by your videos!!

[@isabelladgriff]

Is it okay to use Sunburst Hamster food and Mazuri lab block? To be honest, I don’t the time to make hamster food. I am going to a classical school. I have a puppy, and I arrive early and leave late since I am riding with my dad that works at the school I go to aswell.

[@HoppingHammy]

That's totally understandable about not having time to make a hamster food. Regarding your question on Sunburst and Mazuri, you will hear completely different opinions on those foods, depending who you talk to. I know of folks in the hamster community who believe Sunburst is too sugary and contains too many "treat" items, while others feed it and have perfectly healthy hamsters. As of now, both Sunburst and Mazuri are listed as good food choices in the Hamster Hideout commercial mix thread. You also get the perfect guaranteed analysis if you buy a bag of each and mix them together. I personally like both of those foods and use them. You can do your own research, though, and come to your own conclusion. :) I never want anyone to do something simply because I do. Hope this helps!

[@isabelladgriff]

HoppingHammy I’ve briefly researched dietary requirements so far, but Sunburst and Rat & mouse diet mixed seems to pop up a lot, I will be sure to do so!

[@呆萌的九月]

What do u use for thd bath?

[@lilymasters708]

1:09 ❤

[@Summercartnite]

i’m early ❤️❤️❤️

[@fatimazahraleamoum1051]

Hello. Are those raw legumes?

[@yanziyang]

Hi Hopping Hammy!

[@harleyquinn5774]

I have never owned a hamster. I will never own a hamster. I watch this anyway.

[@HoppingHammy]

Lol! Well thank you for watching. :)

[@lifeasamanda1964]

An other great video the hamster food looks amazing

[@canaldeyt494]

I don't understand, how much of each one?? Where are the quantities?

[@HoppingHammy]

Hello! The quantities are intentionally not shown for liability and other reasons, so this video wasn't meant to be a guide on following this mix. :) It was filmed to show the possibilities there are with creating a homemade hamster mix, as well as learning the importance of proper weighing and selection of ingredients. If you're serious about creating your own mix, you can check out the links in the description bar. Hamster Hideout Forum is a very good place to learn and gain knowledge on the topic of homemade mixes. Hamster diets is topic I personally choose not to give specific information on for various reasons, but I do have some tidbits of info sprinkled here and there in my videos.

[@denisseixi]

HoppingHammy hello I speak Spanish so is hard to understand everything especially when is about specific food, do you know people here on yt that love hamsters and speak Spanish? 😭

[@emilianydenfeldt1596]

I have a winter White and i really want to have a syrian aswell does anyone have tips to convince my parents?🐹

[@mushroomrobloxian8120]

OMG IM EARLY! 4 MINS EARLY! 17TH LIKE!!M YAY!

[@Yeewen88]

Listen to that as a tune

[@mMeFlora]

i didn't know raw lentils were safe to eat.....

[@HoppingHammy]

Hello! I'm going to link you to an interesting article that discusses raw lentils. :) hamsterhideout.com/forum/topic/120971-oats-and-lentil-questions/ You can also check out this topic and if you type Cntrl + F and then put "lentils" in the search box, it will bring you to the section discussing myths on lentils: hamsterhideout.com/forum/topic/94565-diet-myths-debunked/

[@konner2024]

Would this work for rats?

[@HoppingHammy]

Hello! I'm going to let Tax answer this question, if she sees it and wants to reply. I do believe she makes a homemade mix for her rats though, but obviously some of the ingredients and GA might be different from what is fed to hamsters.

[@TaxonomusDomesticus]

I make a similar mix for my rats. I do omit a lot of the high protein things like animal protein and legumes. I also have a much higher ratio of veggies to seeds for them.

[@vanghost5106]

I have to say.... Is kashi just for kashi or is it Akashi or is it Kakashi? :p

[@carikabester6310]

Because all hamsters in wild have and use scales

[@Zoepro1998]

Would this work with Gerbils?

[@HoppingHammy]

Yes, gerbils can have homemade mixes like this one, you just would have to do research to ensure it contains the correct ingredients and ratios that gerbils require. I believe gerbils and hamsters are extremely similar in diets though.

[@reneeluerailikedesigningcr8355]

Cool. I have a dog now. I don't use Rosie l. Any more now talked to me. Mistake me for other Rosie