Every day, leave a bowl of hamster mix in the cage. Add to this a small amount of raw peanuts and sunflower seeds. This mix should be made available for the dormice at all times. In the evening, offer in a separate bowl about 1 to 2 teaspoons of sliced fruits and vegetables. Fresh, frozen or canned foods are acceptable. Give this mix two to three times a week.

On the other evenings, offer chopped boiled egg, crickets or mealworms. Crickets and mealworms can be purchased at most pet stores. Never feed wild-caught insects; these insects might be contaminated with pesticides that could prove fatal to your pet. Most pet stores with large birds also sell vanilla-colored biscuits, usually sold in bulk. Feed one biscuit once or twice a week. These biscuits can be fed dry or soaked in 1/4 cup of apple or white grape juice. Remove all remaining wet food in the morning to avoid spoilage. Wash and dry the dish in preparation for the next meal.

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