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Hamster food is OK but not the best. Get em a good lab block, Mazuri Rat and Mouse diet is easy enough to find. If you're in the US, www.craftyrat.com sells Harlan Teklad relatively cheap (12 pounds shipped for around 22 bucks, should last a few months for 2 rats. This is far cheaper than pet store prices for any rodent food). I recommend Harlan Teklad 8604 for young rats (under 6 months), 2016 for older rats, and 2014 for old rats (>1 year).
They'll eat lettuce, but it's pretty much empty for them - not a whole lot of nutritional value. They'll love peas, just thaw some out and they'll go nuts. I spoil mine, they usually get a bit of whatever I'm eating. Rule of thumb is that if it's unhealthy for you, it's unhealthy for them, and vice versa. Rats can eat just about anything, and love variety. My boys love meat (especially bacon) and eggs but I only give them a bit a few times a week, usually off of my plate.
Only thing is, stay away from oranges with male rats, it can lead to cancer for some reason. Something to do with the pulp in the peel, I believe, but best to avoid oranges altogether just to be safe.
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