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Nuts and Seeds. what should i feed it on a daily basis? I think I saw some packaged ones at the pet store for chinchillas. Um I'm sorry to join in but why don't you leave this poor girl alone for goodness' sake. I have just adopted a Chinchilla and its cage. It was a real difficult challenge to get her digestive system working again. Chins cant digest sugar, high fats or fruits and vegetables. as a treat coconut husk Pine is ok, but it needs to be kiln dried. Timothy Hay is the staple diet of Chins, Alfalfa hay which is the common diet for other animals is not good for them. The temperature below 70 degrees is appropriate, although if you can lower the temps by 1 to 3 degrees the chins would love it! I appreciate your opinion, but everyone has to decide what is best for their pet. This vet said he was familiar with chinchillas, but thought he was a rabbit. Hope this info helped! Thanks. Careful though, one every few days as you do not want to bung them up. It took over a month to get him use to bigger spaces and he finally settled in. Is this ok? Good luck and stand strong. A good treat to give your chin is plain cheerios. This comes from the dentist who has done many dental procedures on chinchillas who were suffering needlessly due to the misinformation of the pet food industry. i love when i get up at 4 am for work she is looking at me so sweet waiting for her morning treats,funny thing is after her treats she gets on her wheel and runs for a min or so lol. I am sticking to the seed and hay diet (Low fat seeds) peas for some, but in moderation as they are full of carbs, I cut them out once, but when one of the chins stopped eating, I guess in protest, the vet said to give them back. Soo I'm creeping out from the shadows and asking you for help now, I'm in the process of building a chin room and custom chinchilla safe cage. The thing is I have a friend in that industry and he has a few GMO patents under his name. I switched my chinchilla treats to natural household treats. You can purchase dried organic rosehips on Amazon for your chinchillas. Horses cannot digest crackers properly and it, Read More Can Horses Eat Crackers? :). She came around lol. Hi! It is www.keepsafesystems.ca I did have a chinchilla specific site, awhile ago, but a 2009 MVA kinda slowed me down forcing me to spend more of my time on my actual business. The gsy must be as green as possible so that their digestive system gets the correct nutrients. Try to always keep your chin's treats low in sugar and fat content. How Come Wild Chinchillas Can Eat Fresh Grass, Fruits & Vegetables But Pet Chinchillas Can't? I was just wondering if it is bad for a chinchilla to eat watermelon because I gave my male chinchilla, Tazz, some watermelon and I don't know if it will harm him. At first just warning nips, like 'GO AWAY' but then if you don't she bites hard, sometimes drawing blood. Small animals is just too generic a term for us. I was wondering if anyone knows if chinchillas can eat vanilla waffers ?? A lot of dental issues are genetic or from lack of chewing options. Warn them that sugar is bad, causes obesity in chins, that excessive oil isn't easily accessible in their environment, and that chins come from an ecosystem that's arid high mountains. Is there a reason for why pet Chinchillias should be provided with a water bottle instead of a water bowl? Good luck with your studies and keep asking and learning. what milk would be best to buy to substitute her mothers milk and can i feed her anything like bananna ? I have worked with people with disabilities for the last 15 years and if Jane is going to be disabled that is fine with me. I'm so glad to hear yours is 15. Should I be worried about her chewing or possibly eating the wood? I agree completely with you. Long story short, ensure your chin eats lots of rough hay that forces them to use their molars. Three weeks ago I noticed after coming home from work that she was not using two of her legs so I took her to the Vet the next day. much can lead to weight gain and other health problems. and two plush animals. But if you really want to treat him to something fresh, give him herb instead. I am not slamming oxbow pellets because of that, I am slamming ALL brands of pellets as a product designed purely for lazy pet owners. Invest 50 bucks in a dehydrator and it will save you money and give you healthier treats. If she was fed purely pellets, she would have died in agony by 8 or 9. I found some really nice freeze dried apples, pears and banana's at Costco. Yes he fed her skittles, This article is actually not very accurate, as fruits and vegetables can cause seizures, bloat, diabetes, and more. Hi, I was wondering what is your website address? Fruits and veggies are NOT NEEDED, and only end up complicating issues. Shanla, It isnt safe for your chinchillas to eat peanuts because peanuts have too much fat in them. Most owners online are full of half understood myths, just as in human science a recommendation or caution suddenly morphs into an all out ban. The next day they were found dead, holding eachother. I just recently found out through the specialist dentist that I bring my chinchilla's to that malocclusion is a human created problem. Chinchillas can eat bell peppers. He had no ill effect, so every once and a while ( maybe a month or two?) # Fresh Grapes Is that alright? Also, it is really insulting to say people feed pellets out of laziness. Also, the latter 3 WILL cause barnyard bum. Its ok to give him a plain cheerio as a treat. I know he travels alot, but I am lucky in that he is local to Vancouver. It is small for now but I hope it becomes a place for us to easily exchange ideas and experiences without the ego. What other cheap nasties did they put in there to build bulk and save money? Once I put him back into that cage, he was fine. The hatred of pellets comes from loosing a chinchilla to malocclusion. But some contributors are saying pellets are bad? So like a grain of sand. Aimee, apple tree wood or branches are totally safe for your chin to chew on. I got my first Chinchilla when I was 13yrs old and that was 20yrs ago. What Human Food Can Chinchillas Eat? (Be Very Careful!) I was wondering if anyone knows anything about these treats, or if this was just an unfortunate coincidence. My chi chi i think hissed @ me when I tried to give her lettuce. I already harvest my own apple, pear and blackberry branches. Buy a hygrometer, this will let you know where their environment is at. You must check the fat, sugar, salt, carbs contents on the back of any treats given to them. Im worried about my little guy. It's so cute! Raisins has a moderately high sugar content. My chinchilla's favorite treat is raisins. I am wondering about these small/medium ears of colored corn on the cob? (Yes & How Much), Can Horses Eat Crackers? #1 Sweet Alyssum. I've been told by another chinchilla owner to rub lemon juice every so often on the plastic and then she should stop chewing it. Their digestive systems are not designed for the consumption of meat. These are all BAD! When you only feed pellets and hay they do not have a diverse flora of migroorganisms so you need to cultivate it via slow introduction to food :). I have noticed conflicting information, on the topic, but I take any reference to danger seriously, when it comes to wood. Please make sure their are no wires for her to get tochinchilla will chew on mostly anything. So, what exactly do chinchillas eat? Wishing all of you the best in taking care of your cute chinchillas! Then let them know what Safe Foods in Moderation can be used. birgit!!!!! So farmers can spray the crap out of their fields with it. Can you help me? If a chinchilla eats too many pistachios that contain aflatoxin, they could become sick or even die. Chinchillas cannot consume food meant for guinea pigs, as the two animals have different dietary requirements. He was around 5 when we adopted him in 2003. I don't want to hurt my future pet. Provide your pet with chin pellets, timothy hay. Raisins: unsafe, too much sugar However, pistachios are high in calories and should be given in moderation. After talking to both the vet and the small animal dentist (Dr. Legendre, as a zoology major, if you have a chance to talk to this guy, do so, I know Dr Upjohn also does some teaching and he is very knowledgeable) The key to dental health is to encourage chewing. White is calcium deficiency. Wheat Germ: not sure but i think it is safe, but in moderation. Instead, chinchillas should eat a mixture of hay and pellets. Some people wont do this. Chinchillas can get liver damage from too much fat content. what products should i buy to feed it? Fibre - 30-35%. It will damage their liver and they will become too fat. An elbow noodle is pure sugar; it's starch, which is pure glucose. So sad for their loss. Be sure to remove the shells before giving them to your chinchilla. They need them to keep from being constipated. When they're out running, always leave home open as they're safe house. I agree with Katherine. Contrast this with their staple diet of hay and pellets which can be up to 100% of their diet. (Yes & How Much)Continue, Horses are herbivores and their diet consists mostly of hay, grass, and grain. Try to stay with chinchilla pellets, alfalfa hay and maybe once in a while some dried banana chips. Just because by some miracle your chinchilla is still alive does not mean it's good, and by you passing on all of this bad information you're only putting other people's chinchillas lives at risk. The thing is, chinchillas will eat what they like not necissarily what is good for them. This has also meant her feet are in very good condition. she loves her plain cheerios with abit of peanut butter on them i say peanut butter cant be good for her,not sure any input would be great. Dark leafy greens are not recommended as they can make chinchillas sick. I didn't know where on here to out this but I figured it was important enough the get out there. If you care for your chin at all, please refrain from feeding them pellets. This little guy loves fresh carrots, broccoli, granny Smith apples. I was just wondering how much fruit would be too much to feed your chinchilla daily because she loves fruit but you are I heard you are only supposed to give them 2 raisins a day so I was wondering if there was a limit for fruit too. If you are every in doubt about something to feed them, think about what would grow in their original environment. Hope this information helped! Most nuts and seeds are safe to offer as a treat but could be avoided altogether due to their high fat content. I have also been putting her food in a small amount of water to soften it. I hope you enjoy your little friend! I'm not against pellet being included in a chinchillas' diet. One ounce (28 grams) of pistachios provides the following nutrients: Calories: 159 Protein: 6 grams Fat: 13 grams Carbs: 8 grams, Fiber: 3 grams Vitamin B6: 20% of the Daily Value (DV) Thiamin: 14% of the DV Phosphorus: 10% of the DV Copper: 25% of the DV Manganese: 8% of the DV Pistachios are also a good source of antioxidants. I give him treats rarely and he seems active and healthy; he's just starting to trust me after about a year after my sister bought him; half a year since I took over. I give mine parsley choriander mint no apple slight banana. I think this helps to keep the digestive tract functioning well. I discovered this lack of knowledge when an apparent er vet in Surrey was poking and prodding in his mouth trying to find and remove something which the student vet discovered (in a book) this was a normal part of his anatomy. A person wouldn't eat cupcakes that were baked over a year ago, but yet people feed their chinchillas food that was made over a year ago, feed loses nutrients after 6 months after the mill date, the mill date is printed on the bag, that is a prime example of how some owners just don't care. Never ever give wet fruits to chinchillas always give dry. So, just to be safe, make sure there is no cords near the chin. Maybe a piece of walnut, almond or cashews? If they really wanted to know for sure it was save they would ask a breeder, vet, or a proper website about chinchillas. If you feel that you need to give a treat chew sticks are good, if you want to do more than that then do on bite sized non-frosted mini wheat, 1-2 plain cheerios, or a tsp of SLOW COOK oatmeal for a treat. Noodles, I wouldn't know, but I'm thinking the high levels of starch may be harmful. Good Luck and be patient with your pet! Chaos and Copper came from a home with a dozen chinchillas, so they eat like little pigs :) they have more of a hay diet as the rest, because I am still trying to get the girls away from the junk, but doing this too fast results in them not eating. He has a real sweet tooth, though. I'm not saying you need that instruction, but it is amazing how many would do that. Chinchillas who eat. While this is partly true, you can fill their bowl up,because chinchillas should not over eat. The hay is essential for their digestive system and it also helps to keep those teeth filed down. If u put ur hand in her bedding she will not be so bitey? Freeze dried or air dried banana chips (I dry my own in the oven when bananas get too ripe for my own taste) are ok, but since they are very high in sugar they should not be a treat more than once a week (the same with raisins and other dried or freeze dried fruit). Since loosing Gizmo due to tooth issues, we have pulled pellets out of their diets and added natural source items such as seeds leaves and grasses. They love their shelves, both for sitting and chewing. i am not going to argue with some stupid over protective chinchilla owners. Many people will tell you to avoid these sorts of manufactured treats. I hope this will help you in keeping your chinchillas safe and healthy. Riv, I agree with you on just about everything you state on this site concerning the diets of chins. Can Chinchillas Eat Raisins? What You Need to Know! Sure they have corn meal in some pellets (not good) but corn is not good for their system and butter / excess amounts of salt are really bad. i am SURE a chinchilla can have these treats. They are mostly active at night so would likely require a cool space away from people sleeping. Great list but i would suggest removing peanuts due to the fat content. Why do you need to dry the wood and cook leaves? I have just came from the supermarket pet section. I give mine as much as she wants. She sent dried gummy fruits and the "recommend diet" so restrictive so I'm asking the successful carers of happy chinchillas! Be it pellets and hay/pellets, forage and hay or forage and hay only. I feed my chinchilla high fiber Timothy hay and Timothy pellets under the Vitakraft brand. Do I know everything? Thanks you guys hello i do not know if anyone replyed to your answer??? If this doesn't seem to work, then you may want to try a tiny piece of kiwi fruit. No, don't give your chins vegetables or fruits. The one exception is goji berries, but those are much better served died, too.. There are many types of wood to stay away from a few VERY poisonous woods are Cedar, Cherry (Any pit fruit wood like peach, apricot etc) I like to stick with the tried and true.