8 is not old for a chinchilla, nor is having one a sign of a reputable source. If you can buy it at a discount store, it's bad as well. Can chinchillas eat walnuts? Since you are into zoology, what are your thoughts on the lotus flower as an addition? I have been breeding for years and I have always fed mine Purina Show Quality Rabbit Formula. (Ligustrum genus) no corn. Yes. they love an occasional treat! Ariel, Try to give your chins only 1 or 2 raisins a month. Is it just Apple that has been dried? Nuts and Seeds. . But will he be okay if he ate the sand? Long answer: Be a part of your chins life! China I sent known to use some pretty nasty preservatives which do not show up on the ingredient list. Do you think these are bad for him? I've seen one on pintrest but I know nothing about chins and cement structures like thatHelp and thanks for your time! High fibre which requires mastication to break down. Now Im not arguing or anything, since I totally understand the frustration, but theyre very very sensitive. He had the sniffles and was dead a few hours later. I assume it is all the unhealthy starch which is converted to sugar. could someone please tell me if you can give chinchillas , timothy hay with herbs and dandelions as i buy it for my guinea pigs. Actually it's not dumb to tell people to avoide pellets made for other species. I just got a chinchilla a few days ago and this is my first chinchilla and I wanted to know if there are any types of lean meats I can feed her as a treat? Back to the wood, first, watch out for the type of wood as well as any potentially toxic stain, glue and or varnish. They also think that the amount of each nutrient are not at the ideal percentages e.g. Debra, Im sure the vitacraft treats are ok as long as it doesn't have a lot of sugar or high fat content in them. Hope this information helped! TREATS AREN'T FOR CHINS, THEY ARE FOR PEOPLE TO FEEL IMPORTANT/LOVED. Love My Chinchilla Chinchilla Treats That WON'T Kill Your Pet I have almost lost two of my chins when they accidentally ingested cinnamon in tiny amounts. They are both high in calcium and oxalates, and are a great source of fiber. Make sure you round the edges a little. The thing is, chinchillas will eat what they like not necissarily what is good for them. I know I will now be looking at growing a lot of my own. depending on which type is being left in your chinchilla's food dish you will want to use your own judgement and what you feel is safest for your pet. Just another suggestion for a treat that should be given sparingly. Unfortunately loads of old advice books will tell you to give raisins daily but they are like chocolate to a diabetic. I want to get a chinchilla and I may be getting one soon. Leaving pellets and hay cubes available at all times is fine. I am located in Vancouver, Canada, and I really need a 'great' home for him. Invest 50 bucks in a dehydrator and it will save you money and give you healthier treats. I have read that sometimes, this problem is inherited. 1 The deluxe chinchilla food is made from high-fiber alfalfa meal to promote gastrointestinal health, with added fiber, protein, and fat derived from soybeans. She holds it close to her chest. Check to see that your local pet food store carries it (Also make sure they are not doubling the price of said food) along with their bathing sand as well. Tap water has chlorine and too many minerals that isn't healthy for your pets. Your email address will not be published. They love freeze dried treats, but they do nothing for their teeth and probably have sugar added. It's just a question of reading up on it. Chinchillas should have a good quality kibble to balance nutritional needs. Living in the Vancouver area, we have lots of wild blackberry bushes and I have a number of Pear and Apple tree's in the yard as well as a somewhat out of control grape vine. I think everyone is over-reacting to this. I give them one or two small pieces each day and they even prefer it to raisins. But, I wouldn't suggest giving him watermelon. One per day is what I give them, but this is probably to much! What about cherrys ? I watched him being born and he passed as a result of pellets. Shredded wheat without the sugar coating is a good treat also. Should I be worried about her chewing or possibly eating the wood? Pistachios are a type of nut that is commonly found in stores. But if it makes ya feel better, yes rats will eat pretty much anything, as will several other rodents (including the killer rabbit for Monty Pythons Holy Grail). So, its important to limit the amount of pistachios your chinchilla eats. Timmothy hay is the best and should be their main food source. Please answer ASAP because I don't want to harm him. Also, provide your pet with distilled water in your pets water bottle What about "cheerios"??? (He had a migraine and was refusing to eat. Is it okay for my chinchilla to have carrots? I have never fed mine fruit. I give him a treat every other day. hello Chewing wood only brings down the incisors. chin die of lots of cases and wrong food is one of them. I currently have some chinchillas that are very healthy and happy and are over 12 years old. Also, the food I was given by the pet store contains dried up corn kernels and peas along with the pellets. I absolutely would not continue to do so as its said that not to give your chinchillas acidic foods, even raisins they say to only give a few at most twice a week as a treat due to the acidity of them, and the same with items that contain high amounts of sugar! At least as best as I can. He's active and healthy; he likes to nibble anything that's real paper so if I catch him I move it out of reach. So the pet food companies may hate this, but our babies are on a no pellet diet and are incredibly healthy, as a result.
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