Can Hamsters Eat Sesame Seeds? [Here’s When To Serve]

Sesame Seeds are very delicious and are used in various meals and food recipes. They add more taste and value to your food. These seeds are widely available, and we can eat them directly or after cooking them.

The most important thing about having a hamster is feeding it the right food. A healthy hamster stays fit and strong. You don’t want your hamster to suffer from obesity, diseases, or other health issues.

Seeds like Sesame prove to be very healthy. But is the same case for hamsters? Here I’ve discussed this seed and its effects on hamsters in detail, so let’s check.

So, Can Hamsters eat Sesame Seeds?

Hamsters like this seed, but some guidelines should be followed if you serve this seed quite often. Like the seed’s quality, the amount you serve, the way you serve, and many more.

Don’t worry; I’ve already mentioned that information in detail in this post, so let’s read them below.

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Nutrients in Sesame Seeds

According to HealthifyMe, 100grams of Sesame Seeds contains;

Nutrition	Value
Calories	563 kcal
Protein	18.3 g
Fat	43.3 g
Carbs	25 g
Dietary Fiber	16.8 g
Calcium	1450 mg
Phosphorus	570 mg
Copper	2.29 mg
Manganese	12.20 mg
Iron	9.3 mg
Zinc	9% of the DV

So, there are too many great nutrients. Now let’s have a look at the benefits…

Benefits of Sesame Seeds To Your Hamsters

These Sesame seeds can prove to be a very nutritious snack for your hamsters, and there are a lot of health benefits to feeding this seed.

It is beneficial for humans as well as animals. But the primary factor you need to consider is the quantity discussed below.

1. Iron – Iron in these seeds will benefit your pet’s blood.
2. Calcium – Calcium, as you know, is essential for the body, and it will help your little one’s teeth get stronger.
3. Vitamin B – The metabolism of your hamster gets a lot better with Vitamin B.
4. Protein – Your pet must grow healthy and stay strong.
5. Dietary Fibres – This helps maintain the digestive system of your hamster.

Pro Tip: This seed is perfect both for daily diet, or as a treat. When you tame your hamster, sesame seeds are great treat for them.

Now, let’s take a look at the risks…

Risk of Sesame Seeds for your Hamsters

When there are benefits, there are risks. Keeping in mind the risks is much more crucial than keeping in mind the benefits because you don’t want your pet to suffer from diseases.

So here are some of the risks we have mentioned for you so you can better understand the disadvantages of feeding your little guy these seeds in excess.

1. Obesity – Firstly, they contain a lot of fat, making overfeeding dangerous for your pet. It might become obese, which may cause it to suffer from diabetes and other issues.
2. Fills them up – If you overfeed them with Sesame seeds, they won’t have enough space in their stomach for other nutrient-rich food. So feeding them food in the right amount is also an essential factor.

How To Serve Sesame Seeds To Hamsters?

Serving Sesame seeds to your hamsters depends on how you feed them.

There are two ways you can serve sesame seeds to your hamster;

#1 As their Main Diet: You can serve sesame seeds to your hamsters as their daily diet. You can mix the sesame seeds with your hamster’s daily food.

#2 As their Treat: You can provide sesame seeds whenever you tame your hamsters; they will love you.

But how much should you serve? Here is the answer…

How Many/Much Sesame Seeds Hamsters Can Eat?

Here comes the most crucial question of this whole article. Make sure you read this carefully and remember the quantity before feeding your little one with this.

Feeding 7-10 sesame seeds per day to your hamsters is fine. However, if you’re just starting with sesame seeds, I recommend starting with 4-5 seeds daily.

Also, remember, if you have a Dwarf hamster, you should serve less than the recommended. Here is more info…

Hamster Species	Sesame Seeds Quantity	Daily
Syrian Hamsters	7-8 seeds	Yes
Dwarf Hamsters	4-5 seeds	Yes

You can serve sesame seeds to your hamsters daily with their daily food. But, if you’re just starting, you can give a gap of 1 or 2 days. If you see any problem after feeding this, you can ask for help from Vet.

What Kind of Sesame Seeds can Hamsters Eat?

Sesame seeds come in a lot of different varieties and colors. Here are some of the main varieties that your hamsters can eat…

1. Golden or Brown Sesame Seeds: It is the most common sesame seeds available on the market. And your pet can easily eat this.
2. White Sesame Seeds: In Europe and America, you can also get white sesame seeds quickly, which are expensive.
3. Black Sesame Seeds: So when it comes to black sesame seeds, you can surely feed them to your hamster as they are the most nutritious.

Here are some sesame-stuffed products you should avoid giving your little pet,

1. Sesame Snaps: This is not at all recommended to you. You should not feed the sesame snaps to your little guy. There is an essential reason behind this, and that is the content of sugar. Although they do look fine, when it comes to their content, they have a lot of sugar in them. This is the reason why they are so sweet. So it is better that you avoid feeding these to your hamster.
2. Sesame Sticks: They are snacks we do not recommend feeding your pet. This is because they aren’t safe to consume. They contain a negligible content of chemicals in them. This can eventually prove to be harmful to your pet’s health which you do not want.

Alternative Seeds of Sesame for Hamsters

• Pumpkin Seeds
• Flax Seeds
• Chia Seeds
• Sunflower Seeds
• Hemp Seeds

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Keeping your little and cute ball of fur is your responsibility; if anything happens, that is also on your head.

So before buying a hamster or before feeding anything to your pet, give thorough research on it and understand the risks and benefits of feeding all this to your hamster.

Neither would you like to see your pet suffer from any kind of disease nor would we.