Generally yes because each seed has it's individual nutritional content while the pellets are all fortified. Hamsters will often pick out and eat just their favorite seeds sometimes leaving them with a nutritional imbalance. Since the pellets are fortified, they're going to get the same nutritional value no matter which pellet they choose to eat.
But, I've rarely seen it be an issue. A lot of people feed exclusively seed diets and have no problems. I personally switched to pellets with my gerbils because they were loading up on just the sunflower seeds and getting really, really fat.
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Updated On: 6/6/06 at 10:15 PM
