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Do hamsters need hay? How much should be in their daily diet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Male

About what percentage of a hamsters diet should be fresh hay?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on April 25th, 2020

Thanks for reaching out about Max. Hamsters don't eat much hay, eating mostly seed, vegetables and in the wild eat grasses. Too much vegetables can result in soft stool or diarrhea so new vegetable should be added slowly. Good luck.

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