Can hamsters eat sunflower seeds?
When it is a problem
- Hamsters tend to pick out seeds and leave their balanced pellets. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual
Sources
Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Hamster (opens in a new tab)
“Seeds should be limited because hamsters might eat them instead of their balanced pellets.”
Merck Veterinary Manual: Hamsters (professional version) (opens in a new tab)
“Generic seed mixes should be avoided because hamsters selectively pick out seeds and ignore pellets.”