Hamster Food Comparison & Review Burgess, Higgins & Hazel Hamster | Hamster Diet 2017

[@hannahgarcia8645]

I think this video deserves more acknowledgement. It's really interesting how you've chosen to review each mix by comparing them. I've never seen any food mix reviews like this before. Thank you for sharing your opinions and reasoning for each mix. You've also brought awareness to the fact that each hamster will need a mix that will provide that individual's needs. Good video! :)

[@LorisHartland]

Hannah Garcia .. Yay! I'm so glad you loved it!

[@valerenta]

I feed my Syrians Sunburst and my dwarfs Burgess, and supplement both with Mazuri blocks, which they actually love. It is cool to see them all side by side.

[@estelleb9350]

where can you buy the burgess i really want to try it with my dwarf but cant find it anywhere :(

[@CGpets101]

hey lori! I have yet to watch the video😂, but before I did I just wanted to ask why you always post so early in the morning ?? just curious lol

[@LorisHartland]

CGpets 101 .... Haha honestly lol Bc Friday is a upload day and I cannot wait to post, so I do it the second it's midnight hahaha 😂

[@CGpets101]

Littlelotti's Hartland hahah!!! I can definitely relate .. pretty much completely unrelated but which camera do you use ? 😂

[@LorisHartland]

CGpets 101 ... Cannon rebel t5 :)

[@mia.14]

This is a really weird question but could you put the hazel hamster food in a blender/food processor so the bits are smaller?

[@melaniesuarez4770]

I love this video!!! It was so HELPFUL!! You got a new SUBSCRIBER!!

[@LorisHartland]

hi hello .. awe yay! You are welcome 💗

[@bubz1352]

Hi Lori. Loved the vid.💚 just wanted to mension that robo's aren't prone to diabieties

[@Alexis-sf5ey]

Thank you so much for this video But i do have a question. I'm most likely getting a dwarf hamster, and at my local pet store they honestly don't have any source of good hamster food so is there any other good foods out there. that i could keep an eye out there for.

[@concealersmudges]

Great video, I liked that you actually showed the mixes and side by side! Very helpful, thankyou 🐹

[@LorisHartland]

BethJC .. You're welcome 💗

[@miquelmontgomery2542]

Is this still available because I’m in America but no matter what website I go to it says it’s unavailable/discontinued (before I put in my location) and the Burgess website doesn’t have it listed anymore. If this is discontinued, what would be the next best thing besides the SunBurst to feed my dwarf hamster. I haven’t gotten on yet but I’m doing all research and getting two types of food for my hamster to choose from. One with bigger pieces (with small pieces included) and one with smaller pieces (that has a small percentage of big pieces)

[@pineapplepotatogotcha2985]

I feed my Syrian hamster the hazel hamster diet. She totally loves it! One time, I went to put her bowl with the fresh food I just put in, in her cage and she was so excited she jumped in the food bowl so fast she flipped it over 😂 I really love your channel and your little moo-moo. ♥️

[@GladHe8er-1on1]

Hi Lori. Thank you for this hamster food comparison & review. I've just purchased a bag of the Higgins hamster food and I agree with you that it's better suited for a Syrian hamster as it has plenty of larger food pieces in it. I am super excited to try the Burgess hamster food for my picky dwarf hamster, lol!

[@alison-ek5bx]

Hi, I love this helpful video!! I'm getting a dwarf hamster very soon and I'm thinking about purchasing burgess! Where online did you purchase your burgess food? (since I'm also in the U.S.) :) thank you!! ❤️

[@PepperTheHamster488]

I’d recommend Kaytee fiesta plus Kaytee forti diet pro health blocks.

[@vlogsbyjaina7113]

I’m kinda confused cuz I’m not sure if I should use sunburst or hazel hamster for my hamster that I’m getting soon please answer and tell me which one is really good for Syrian hamsters I understand that you said hazel is better but than you said sunburst is better so which one is better😔

[@aliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Lol I though the Burgess was Burgers 😂 Love this vid 😍

[@Chicken-McNugget]

so glad that you liked the food! my local pet store is ordering it in for me now so i dont have to travel so far to purchase it

[@LorisHartland]

Lucie Flower .. That's great!!!! Xo 💗🐹 thanks!

[@naydelingonzalez1987]

Is it good if I give my hamster sunburst and then I mixed some pellets with it and then Can i give fruits to her 2 to 3 time. Week

[@brisasanimals5462]

12:07 AM here! What time is it there when you upload? 😂😴

[@LorisHartland]

Brisa's Animals .... 12:01 AM LOL

[@CarterWilliamsofficial]

It's nice too see this video I live in the uk and the burgess food is a big hit with all 3 of my dwarfs they adore it and both of my Syrians love Harry hamster, also in the uk Harry hamster has 17% protein so it's quite interesting to see that it's less In the us

[@mysticcc368]

It's gone up. It's 18% protein now

[@madicox4932]

Would I be able to feed a syrian hamster the burgess food?

[@lou3328]

Hi! I'm getting a hamster soon and I have a few questions about hamster diet. Higgins sunburst (which tends to be the favorite food for whammies) is too expensive in the Uk, so I was wondering what the best replacement would be? Thankyou! 😊

[@aviation0197]

Quick question- I am getting my hamster in a month and will give him the Hazel hamster mixed with the Mr Johnsons Advance lab blocks. Would this be a good diet for my future Syrian?

[@h2n090]

What are you going to do with the Hazel hamster and Higgins food mixes after you switch Moo over to the Burgess?

[@LorisHartland]

berrimon ... right now I'm mixing them, so she's getting both still but I have a ton of hazel left, it's just spare food now. 💗

[@Amydwight8957]

Have you ever thought about putting it in a food processor for just a second to break stuff up a bit? I am considering it myself

[@kylassmallpets9930]

Hello I was just wondering if the dwarf hamster food burgess is ok for Syrian hamsters 🐹

[@Lifewithjuannn]

Is the sunseed dwarf hamster mix good to feed them, please answer fast

[@misssweetapple1449]

This comparison video is extremely helpful! I loved how you talked about the nutritional content and actually took out some of the food to demonstrate the differences. However, I actually think the higgins vita garden might be better for dwarfs because it does not contain fruit bits. I do know you mentioned that you were discouraged by your viewers to buy vita garden because of its higher fibre but may I ask why? Based on my knowledge, fibre is beneficial for hamsters and there isn't really a thing such as "too much fibre".

[@grahamkirk6217]

Can you use something that has a crude protein of 15% without adding any other food or treat to it?

[@SurelyItsCameron]

Heeeeey! I use the Burgees mix as I'm in the UK and it's one of the only food packets my robos eat :) I've always wanted to try sunburst, I can't wait to come to America to get one to try :)

[@LorisHartland]

Surely Its Cameron ... Awesome!!! Thanks Cameron! 💗

[@bumble_bee85]

Littlelotti's Hartland I'm permanently banned from younow. I'm sorry.

[@LorisHartland]

PrincessLola85 ... what why?!

[@bumble_bee85]

Littlelotti's Hartland for no reason😥 I'm sorry. It said unknown reasons so I'm thinking I might have got hacked

[@bumble_bee85]

Littlelotti's Hartland p.s I can watch live streams but I can't do anything els😭

[@sophieshowmanship3731]

Where did you find a store to ship with the Burgess to the US?

[@dread12059]

Can you buy Burgess here in America somehow?

[@wingsoart3848]

I live in america, but could i still order the burgess one? I have a dwarf and i want him to live a good healthy life!

[@michelleheadlam]

Quite different type of foods from the US & UK. Both I think would be good. Depending on your preferences.

[@3173kiki]

Littlelotti, might you be able to share the link that you used when purchasing the Burgess? I've been a US hamster owner for a long while and have wanted to try this for a while. What are your thoughts about Harlan Teklad Blocks? I've used those for my Syrian's, Dwarf hamsters, and my Chinese hamster and to be honest, my dwarf hamsters have preferred the Teklad (& I supplemented with a budgie seed mix) over any Hamster food mix. Just wondering your thoughts.

[@LorisHartland]

3173kiki ... I've never heard of the Harlan? Sounds interesting tho! And it was off eBay so there isn't a link sadly but you can still find it online 💗🐹

[@3173kiki]

Thanks for the purchasing info. As for Harlan...I first learned about it on a forum (Hamster Central). It was talked up a great deal & my hamsters have always enjoyed it.

[@betfreddy]

I only just got my Syrian hamster a few days ago.I feed him Harry/Hazel hamster. and for the most part he eats it apart from the smaller pieces. I was think of next time I need food to get the hamster harvest (not the small kind) because I have heard that it is slightly better than harry hamster food. Does anyone know if the other version (not dwarf) of hamster harvest has a lot of small pieces? or should i stay safe and stick to Harry/Hazel hamster?

[@azaleamelanson993]

tysm for this video! I was waiting for it!💙

[@LorisHartland]

Yay!! So glad you like it! 💗

[@alicemcnamara8847]

I can't get Burgess hamster food because I live in the US so i'm trying to side what food to feed my hamster. I was just wondering if a dwarf hamster does not mind big pieces would Hazel hamster be a better choice than Higgins sunburst (with the fruit picked out)?

[@jaricas8578]

SwaggyKitten Gamer You can order the burgess online on amazon!

[@serenetoh6380]

Hi, I know this is a very old video but I would also like to add that the first seed mix contained VERY little fats. I would never recommend anything below 6% and nothing higher than 8%. Younger hamsters should also receive 8% of fats and the amount of fats they need as they age will decrease to 6%. Hope this helps! Overall, I really appreciate you doing this cause I was actually thinking of getting the first seed mix for my hybrid!

[@Garrett-de7rx]

on google their are pictures of hermit crabs with shells made of legos do you think its a good idea?

[@LorisHartland]

Garrett1205 ... obviously not.

[@Garrett-de7rx]

didn't think so

[@itsmeabby5342]

Hi I was wondering where you can get the burgess hamster food? I live in the US btw😊

[@nopatiencegrain]

It has been discontinued so it is no longer available.

[@motherofhamsters]

If I buy only the burgess and feed him only that would it be enough? I've bought like 4 hamster mixes and I'm not satisfied with any of them... I've spent a lot of money and my hamster doesn't ever empty his bowl. Can you please tell me from your experience with your dwarf hammy if it does work? Thank you. New subscriber btw!

[@LorisHartland]

Kissed by Fire ... Awe hello! Welcome! And I suggest, picking the food that suits the species of hamster you have. So I suggest dwarfs eat burgess I've tried 4 seed mixes and it's the best one I've found. Then add a pellet to it as well, I love mazuri or oxbow. Oxbow is my fave 💗

[@anyaarias9153]

Two questions: 1. Do you recommend the regular Burgess for syrians or is higgins better? 2. Is the Burgess for dwarfs good on its own or does it need to be fed with a pellet like Higgins? I'm pretty sure Higgins is fed with a pellet because of the low protein and Burgess seems to have a good amount of protein.

[@LorisHartland]

Anya A .... ive never had the regular burgess but I would prefer Higgins I believe & always give pellets with a seed mix 💗

[@kg1838]

My Syrians love the Higgins sunburst food. But I do think it has alot of fruit/sugar in it for dwarves. I feed my dwarves the Sunseed dwarf food mix, which they love. I do have to supplement protein though.

[@ilyBeautyQueens]

What would you add with the burgess? Would you add oxbow or mazuri or anything or just the burgess itself?

[@LorisHartland]

Amerie B .... I'm gonna do just burgess & oxbow myself 💗🐹

[@ilyBeautyQueens]

Littlelotti's Hartland oxbow came out with a new bag called oxbow garden select do you suggest that one or the circle round looking pellets

[@LorisHartland]

Amerie B ... I saw that!!! I haven't tried it Bc Moo has her old oxbow still but I'm gonna try it and hope she likes it. She loves round oxbow so hopefully she likes the new formula Bc I think they did away with the round ones... :( 💗🐹

[@ilyBeautyQueens]

Littlelotti's Hartland I haven't been able to find the round ones anymore q.q

[@ilyBeautyQueens]

Littlelotti's Hartland maybe can I request a video of the old oxbow vs the garden select new one :D

[@gwenblumetti]

Omg Lori the Burgess has tiny mealworm pieces!! Wow im amazed with this food, im going to get it for my dwarfs (but im gonna go watch ErinsAnimals video on how to change a hamsters diet safely) Btw great videos this video helped alot because i want to have a good diet for my dwarfs and future hamsters. The tank comparison video also helped because now my dwarfs and future hamsters have 40 gallon breeders!

[@LorisHartland]

Animal Lover ... Yay!! Yes burgess is the best! Moo loves it and I don't think I'll feed Moo anything else :) 💗🐹

[@gwenblumetti]

Littlelotti's Hartland i just ordered some!! Hopefully My Dwarfs with Like It!!! But if Moo does im sure mine will!!❤❤❤❤

[@JeannaLevesque]

My dwarf loves the burgess! I also mix in Oxbow pellets, Selective pellets, a few extra millet pieces. She's loving it! :) Moo will adore it I'm sure! Can't wait to hear how she likes it.

[@LorisHartland]

Bemybrowneyedgirl .... She loves it already! Xo 💗

[@alicemcnamara8847]

My hamster LOVES this food sooo much! The only thing he leaves in his bowl are the brown pellets which is fine because they are really just fillers.

[@emmabuckminster]

My syrian enjoys the Hazel hamster mix but I'm not sure what food to feed my dwarf. (Also I can't find higgins anywhere)

[@libbypollock1148]

Is burgess good for Syrians as well?

[@lts_Christine]

How do I get this food in the U.S?

[@rinchenaaya8671]

How did you get the Burgess hamster food??

[@nopatiencegrain]

You can't get it anymore it has been discontinued.

[@---ox3or]

are oxbow pellets okay?

[@jenniferlowder9277]

I feed my Syrian hamster "Mama" Higgins Sunburst with the Mazuri rat and mouse blocks! Great video🐹🐹🐹

[@lily2183]

Can u please help me my Syrian won't eat the big pieces in his food

[@allamaru]

Lily Rose He will probably stuff them in his cheeks to eat later in his nest

[@ytzelortega7864]

Can long hair hamsters eat the burgess dwarf food because I'm thinking if getting a hamster for Christmas

[@myabryant6116]

Would a 20 gallon be good for a dwarf hamster

[@laurenkelly30]

No the minimum is 40 gallons 😊

[@FunwithKaidence]

i want the dwarf one so badddd but i can't find it anywhere 😭😭

[@madicox4932]

Look online!

[@makeilastraub5790]

Try vita garden it’s cheaper than the last bag an has the same exact food and seeds it’s amazing my hamsters loves it

[@alannahmcgrath1692]

Can you get the Burgess food at Petco?

[@LorisHartland]

Alannah McGrath ... No sorry! 💗

[@alannahmcgrath1692]

Littlelotti's Hartland that is okay, I use the Higgins sunburst for my dwarf.

[@LorisHartland]

Alannah McGrath .. great food!

[@brookex8370]

Did Burgess change their food?

[@손하영-b1w]

Brooke Ruttenberg No, they discontinued it😭

[@erin_king7634]

I really recommend the harry/hazel hamster food for Syrians because they love the big pieces, however I understand why dwarfs like moo don't like it, but it is a great food for Syrians I give it to mine and she loves it........ I also love your channel and obviously moo. also thanks for the advice on food to give dwarfs because I am getting a pair soon and I think they will love the burgess food because I live in the uk ....... thanks :)

[@LorisHartland]

unicorn_ hammy ... yay! So glad I could help! Xo 💗

[@erin_king7634]

thanks

[@twalla13]

Littlelottie I found this food that I feed to my pet dwarf hamster it is from petco and is called Sun Seed this food was made for dwarf hamsters, my hamster Oreo loves this food I think you should try it out. Also I love your vids.

[@LorisHartland]

Tyler Jones ... Thank you!!! Xo I'll def look for it!

[@twalla13]

I know it is hard to find hamster food that your hamster will eat and not pick through

[@isabellehardy814]

I love your personality!😊

[@LorisHartland]

It's DIY Izzi! .. thank you!

[@sharrongray1837]

thank you for this upload it has helped me alot much thanks from the uk x

[@hamsterparadise771]

Lovely video! I subscribed to your channel😀👍🏻

[@LorisHartland]

FureverFuzzy ... thanks! Xo

[@angiecamacho7220]

What food do you recommend for me I have a (so weird😂) Syrian and a robo 😶

[@Alex-oi9yr]

Angie Camacho do u house them togheter?

[@myname5319]

You said if you have a robo and are using the burgess food to take extra care to take the fruit out... but why they are not diabetes prone as other dwarfs are.

[@LadyPlays]

Burgess have discontinued the dwarf hamster mix which sucks. They have replaced it with all in one pellets which is totally unnatural for dwarfs and most will not eat it. I have no idea what they are thinking.

[@LorisHartland]

Omg!

[@kayleighquinn6721]

Yes, I only found Burgess pellets in my local pet store. I was wondering if it was just because I lived in Ireland

[@kaleogagne7283]

Awesome video!!!!!! I will be getting a syrian...so I will get the Higgins Sunburst!!! Your amazing!!!!

[@LorisHartland]

Kaleo Gagne ... Yay great choice!!! Xo 💗🐹

[@laurrreng6074]

Higgins has way too much sugar, my Syrian had pre-diabetic symptoms & my dwarfs got too fat. I just try different brands every time. I just give the cheaper brands of seed mix for variety, but always give Mazuri blocks and Oxbow pellets for nutrition. As long as they have Mazuri & Oxbow any seed mix other than Higgins is safe for my girls ;)

[@nickdubbin2636]

I use Burgess pellets, seeds and vegetables for my syran.

[@heavenlyhamsters9604]

Great video! I love your vids and this is so informing!💓

[@LorisHartland]

Heavenly Hamsters ... yay! 💗🐹👍🏻

[@iincandescentt]

Can you do one for Guinea Pigs....my Guinea pig is a picky eater

[@LorisHartland]

LostInTheEcho 2580 .. Aw I don't have guinea pigs I'm sorry!

[@iincandescentt]

Littlelotti's Hartland it's ok...thanks for responding

[@LorisHartland]

LostInTheEcho 2580 I did have one tho! And veggies always went over really well!

[@iincandescentt]

Littlelotti's Hartland yeah...Athena really loves tomato's and lettuce....I got her food that has added Vitamin C and she doesn't like it as much as her other food

[@fluxxoi1320]

Lol my hamster is the complete opposite of Moo with the Tiny friends farm Harry hamster mix. I have a Winter White Dwarf and he doesn’t eat the little seeds he just eats the other ones lol 😂

[@tomekapompey563]

You should looking for Woo&Pep diet website if you'd like to get best diet guide.

[@vieapor975]

Where i Live there is only hazel hamster soooooo im screwd

[@TashaEzaki]

Thanks for the AWESOME REVIEW!

[@erik3260]

new vid yay :) great video

[@isabellehardy814]

Love your vids!

[@EbonyLeeYu]

I'm failing to understand why the bigger pieces can't be broken into smaller pieces...

[@horselover7929]

wait you made this vedeo for one person in HammyLux channel right?!?

[@horselover7929]

I love your videos

[@LorisHartland]

Horse Lover 79 ... I asked in my Haul where I showed the burgess last week if anyone wanted to see a review and comparison, I had many people ask for it on my video 💗

[@horselover7929]

Littlelotti's Hartland ohh OK orry for asking I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@LorisHartland]

Horse Lover 79 ... it's alright lol :)

[@horselover7929]

Littlelotti's Hartland 😄

[@leif4079]

Hai thank you for the advice the other video😊😊

[@LorisHartland]

Alyssa Mateo .. you are so welcome 💗

[@charlottestevens9352]

I have a roborovski dwarf I believe that the smallest type of dwarf hamster and he loves Harry Hamster style even though the bits are bigger oddly he tends to leave the smaller pieces

[@LorisHartland]

Charlotte Harlow ... Yes Harry is a good food! It's just easier for them to eat the small bits as they get older

[@majalevak1458]

Great video!!

[@Amyfroud1991]

I've always got the Harry hamster food for my 2 Syrian hamster they go mad for it. I've always got it since I was a kid with my 1st hamster

[@whossgiioo]

Is it good for hsmsters

[@papajay3169]

@@whossgiioo it's okay, but doesn't provide much variety and there are better options

[@whossgiioo]

@@papajay3169 ok thank you

[@billiexstyles3159]

The color bits in hazel hamster isn't good for them...

[@BluestSkypsl]

billiexstyles what reason are you mentioning that ? The coloring or other reason ?

[@tracytucker6563]

hi. I recently got my hamster and when I got to Petco, to get her there were boxes there. the hamster were arrived. most were screaming, but then I saw a sweet one. the lady picked her up and dropped her by mistake. she fell on her back. she was stunned for a while. poor hamster. I took her home and now she is doing fine. I'm deciding between nutmeg and mocha. she is a dove colored hamster

[@LorisHartland]

Tracy Tucker ... Oh my goodness.... that happens I've seen many hamster dropped sadly at the stores... some by kids who they let hold them.... hamster are so misunderstood and mishandled it's a shame... thanks for taking her 💗🐹

[@kylahmarie5229]

-hey- !! Love your videos btw! Im getting a dwarf hamster next week and im so excited :) edit: this will be my first hamster, im looking forward to getting her/him so food lol ty for this video btw:))

[@LorisHartland]

Kylah ... Yay! Make sure to see all my Other videos too 💗🐹👍🏻 xo thanks!

[@cyan_wolfie-3702]

I feed my hamster KAYTEE Forti-Diet Pro Health Hamster is that food okay for my little Robo hammy

[@serenetoh6380]

i know his is an old message but do note that the kaytee forti diet pro health hamster contains unsafe ingredients and listed as DANGEROUS in he haming way app. A good alternative would be bunny nature or rodi pet.

[@Copperflash]

This is strange because the nutrition facts in the U.K. for Harry/Hazel hamster are different. It has 18% protein, 6% Fat and 6% fibre.

[@Copperflash]

Also, in the U.K. Harry hamster has a guaranteed analysis. My robo actually loves it, but I do add some Burgess because he likes the tiny bits!

[@auroramunoz5750]

I am going to get a hamster (strain) and this was great help

[@IittIedoIIie]

5:40 "Oxbox" :P

[@kiko_fish]

I'd just wish they sold the Burgess Dwarf Hamster Harvest in the states.

[@LorisHartland]

vianna x .. me too! Xo but you can get it online! Xo 💗🐹👍🏻

[@randomcharb4626]

may I asked where I can purchase it online?

[@aalexttostado]

RandomCharb try vio vet!!

[@jaricas8578]

RandomCharb they have it on amazon but it is a little pricey! it’s $34 I believe

[@leavemealone7129]

Hi

[@pandas4315]

My hamster has 1 teaspoon of harry hamster 2 or 3 science selective pellets one fourth teaspoon of oats and mealworms and she always eats all of it! I feed this food 1 a day everyday.

[@Yogirliej4dee]

Pandas my mice eat Tiny Friends farm rat/mouse food and Oxbow block. The Tiny Friends food for Rat/Mouse is similar to the hamster one except there are no sunflower and Pumpkin seed. These are replaced with dried peas and something else.

[@missqueenie3281]

you are really beautiful and you love animals btw l wana get a hamster and it is not Syrian and wana now if the other hamsters can live together

[@LorisHartland]

Miss Queenie .. Aw thank you! Xo I don't suggest keeping hamster together bc of fighting and breeding but some people do, I just don't recommend it 💗🐹 xo

[@missqueenie3281]

Littlelotti's Hartland thx that really helped

[@zoenicole6934]

first😍😍😍

[@CactusBerto]

I wish the burgess hamster food was available for us owners

[@twidgetheyoutubesurfer3165]

Hey lori You video was very informative I mix the harry hamster and burgess for my dwarf hamster i keep all the food in a storage tub and shake it all to mix them together You can find my hammies on instagram @starham_dwarfs Thank you for posting this video

[@FunwithKaidence]

SOOO EARLY OMG

[@angelicamccoy6113]

My Syrian will eat everything but the hay pellets lol

[@SonicaLuda]

Mine too, lol. I don't know why, he just doesn't like them.