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how old do they have to be to eat reagular seeds and bird food

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Question
how old do they have to be to eat reagular seeds and bird food i realy dont know how old it is but it is very small. can it eat anything at his age?

Answer
Hi Jose,


      I would say at least 3 months old. You want to watch what kind of bird food you get. Some of it has things in it that your hamster cannot have. The bird food for cockatiel's (the kind with fruit bits) is a good one to use.

     Do Not Feed Your Hamster:
Almonds, Apple Seeds, Cabbage, Citrus fruits (lemon, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, etc.), Eggplant, Garlic,Kidney or red beans,Mushrooms,Onion,Pickles,Potato (raw),Rhubarb,Tomatoes or
junk food designed for humans (chocolate, chips, etc.).


Thank you for writing!