Higgins Sunburst Hamster/Gerbil 2.5 Ltb

Origin / Country

• Made in USA. 

• From Higgins Premium Pet Foods. 

Weight

• The package size is 2.5 lb (pounds).

Ingredients
According to the manufacturer: 

• White Millet

• Oats

• Sun‑Cured Timothy Hay

• Wheat

• Sun‑Cured Alfalfa Hay

• Corn

• Sunflower Seeds

• Red Milo

• Flaked Peas

• Flaked Beans

• Peanuts

• Yellow Peas

• Flaked Carrots

• Flaked Corn

• Soybean Hulls

• Dried Beet Pulp (sugar removed)

• Pumpkin Seeds

• Coconut

• Raisins

• Soybean Meal

• Apples

• Dicalcium Phosphate

• Cashews

• Papaya

• Pineapple

• Salt

• Flaxseed

• Vegetable Oil

• Color (Algae Meal)

• Soybean Oil

• Probiotics: Dried Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei fermentation products 

• Amino acids / Supplements: DL‑Methionine, L‑Lysine, Choline Chloride 

• Preservative: Mixed Tocopherols

• Minerals & Vitamins: Potassium Chloride, L‑Ascorbyl‑2‑Polyphosphate (Vit C), Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 supplement, Vitamin E supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin B12 supplement. 

• Yucca Schidigera Extract. 

Analysis / Guaranteed Nutritional Breakdown
From the manufacturer’s label:

• Crude Protein (min): 15.0% 

• Crude Fat (min): 7.0% 

• Crude Fiber (max): 9.5% 

• Moisture (max): 11.5%

• Vitamin A: min 8,000 IU/kg

• Omega‑3 Fatty Acids: min 0.40% 

• DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid): min 0.03% 

• Total Lactic Acid Bacteria (probiotics): min 2 × 10^5 cfu/g (Enterococcus faecium, L. acidophilus, L. casei) 

Feeding Instructions

• When introducing Sunburst: gradually mix it with your pet’s old food over 7–10 days to avoid digestive upset. 

• Feed 2‑3 tablespoons per day, depending on the age / size of the hamster or gerbil. 

• Regulate the feeding amount to maintain healthy weight.

• Remove uneaten food daily and clean the food bowl before refilling.

• Always keep fresh drinking water available near the food. 

• Store the food in a cool, dry place with low humidity to preserve quality.