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Why Sunflower Heads Are Good for Hamsters
Sunflower heads provide both nutrition and enrichment, making them a valuable addition to a hamster’s environment when fed in moderation.
🌿 Encourages Natural Foraging
Hamsters are natural seed foragers. Picking seeds directly from the sunflower head lets them dig, nibble, and work for their food—behaviours that reduce boredom and support mental wellbeing.
🧠 Enrichment & Stimulation
The texture and structure of a sunflower head offer great chewing enrichment, helping keep your hamster busy and engaged. This can help reduce stress-related behaviours like bar-chewing.
💪 Nutrient-Rich Treat
Sunflower seeds contain:
Protein for muscle maintenance
Healthy fats (mono- & polyunsaturated) for energy
Vitamin E & folic acid for immune and skin health
These nutrients make sunflower seeds a beneficial occasional treat.
🦷 Supports Natural Gnawing
The tough outer surface of the sunflower head encourages gnawing, helping wear down a hamster’s constantly growing teeth.
Sunflower Head
- Approximately 80-100g per pack
Sunflower heads offer a enriching, 100% natural treat that adds variety to your pet’s daily routine. Rabbits, rodents, and birds love working their way through the seeds directly from the sunflower head, encouraging natural foraging and chewing behaviours.
Sunflower seeds are not just a delicious reward—they’re also naturally rich in protein, healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, as well as folic acid and vitamin E, making them a nutritious occasional snack.
We recommend freezing all sprays and foraging items for 48 hours, allowing them to defrost for 24 hours, and then freezing again for a further 48 hours.
This process helps ensure the items are completely pest-free and safe for your small animals. Freezing in two cycles effectively eliminates any potential insect eggs, larvae, or microscopic pests that may naturally occur in dried plant materials. This extra step provides added reassurance and supports the highest standards of hygiene and safety in your pet’s environment.