Dried Crickets - Hamster Food

10g of hamster safe crunchy dried crickets. These dried crickets have already been frozen at -20°c for 48+ hours so you can use them straight out of the bag. This is a great starter pack for figuring out if your hamster enjoys crickets.

Why give my hamster crickets?

Some hamster owners don't like giving their hamsters bugs, but hamsters are omnivores so it's great for them to get some insects in their diet. I was grossed out too at first, but I got used to it pretty quickly. Crickets are a natural insect that hamsters would encounter in the wild. They're a great source of protein and healthy fats and they're an interesting enriching snack for your hamster. They're great for foraging and adding variety to your hamster's diet.

How many crickets do I get?

You get 10g of hamster safe crickets. This would usually last Flamey and I a few months, you wouldn't want to feed them more than one every few days or even one a week.

How can I use crickets with my hamster?

You can give them directly to your hamster as a treat, they're great for bonding if you have a hamster that loves them! They are a treat so you can use them like you would a treat. Put them into some toys to encourage your hamster to play with them or you can scatter them in a forage area and let your hamster pick them out. They do have a pungent smell so they're easily picked out by hamsters.