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Can hamsters eat rice?

Only a little

Yes, but only a little: hamsters can eat rice. The University of Minnesota lists cooked brown rice among foods hamsters can have, but never as a significant part of the diet.

How to serve it: cooked, plain, just a little

Good to know: Our other hamster sources don’t mention rice, and we found no source on uncooked rice.

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Last checked: November 2026

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