Absolutely not. It is also necessary for the production of enzymes and hormones. So sad for their loss. Whats a safe everyday "treat"? i enjoy every minute with them and have two different personalities and loving it!! 1 or 2 a day, even better is dried fruit. Dried bananas from the store, although "organic" are generally treated with either a sulphite or coated with a long chain fatty acid like palm oil. The cage came with an affixed water bowl, which I thought was normal until I did some reading. Its so easy to make mistakes that can be fatal. What Human Food Can Chinchillas Eat? (Be Very Careful!) You now have a "best buddy". Chinchillas can't assimilate sweets in the liver. They also think that the amount of each nutrient are not at the ideal percentages e.g. Hope this information helps! I had a unilateral issue with an edible grass hut made in china. I want to know if this product is ok to give and is this company reputable ? Mine have pellets. So, its important to give them only a few at a time and supervise them while they eat. These fruits should be given in tiny amounts, no more than 1-2 small pieces a week. Chinchillas may be herbavores, but they are not Hipsters. Including my own drivel. Maybe even Timothy hay. I will continue to love my three legged chinchilla. I give mine plain potato chips which he LOVES and crackers, raisins, sunflower seeds, lots of stuff I am sure people will say noooooo it's not healthy for them but mine is at least 8 years old and super healthy so I give him little bits of whatever I'm munching on like I just found our right now he loves cool ranch Doritos lol! Chinchillas should avoid eating nuts, they're high in fats, which isn't healthy for them. 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. For my chinchillas dust bath , I use Oxbow ( the same product that my chinchillas hay and food comes from.). The white seeds has a high fat content. I am not complaining about the cost, just pointing it out. Very sad. With chinchilla's, there is a very finite amount of time they can be out. He loves his raisins more but that's likely as they are given to him in limited doeses. I know this is properly an old post but feel I have to reply I have an tree in my yard that is losing hundreds of them and the squirrels are having a feast. These just take care of the incisors (Front teeth) Although very important, the back ones are the scary teeth which cause major issues. Avoid anything with sap in it. hay cubes are great, but i don't know if the shorter strands would be easier to chew than actual hay. the one thing I read is not to give your chinchilla too many raisins cuz it will give it runny stools. Try to always keep your chin's treats low in sugar and fat content. I was wondering if you can give chins dandillaions ?? It sounds like your chin thinks that his food bowl is where he should go to the bathroom. Seeds and nuts in general are not good for chinchillas because they contain too much fat; however, there are exceptions to this rule. TREATS AREN'T FOR CHINS, THEY ARE FOR PEOPLE TO FEEL IMPORTANT/LOVED. They are great explorers and will spend almost an hour bouncing around, going through the boxes, playing tug-a-war with a cloth rope, etc. You did great with the wooden shelves. They seem to be doing good with it. Chins don't live forever and I bet yours are happy guys, but they're so little I hope by Dorito you mean a tiny chip off the whole one, right? Just another suggestion for a treat that should be given sparingly. Nuts and seeds are primarily full of fat and protein, two things that chinchillas don't eat much of in the wild. Always provide them with timothy hay and a good quality of chinchilla pellets . So why risk it? 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. (Is Crackers Toxic To Horses)Continue, Mangoes are a sweet, delicious, and nutritious fruit that can be enjoyed by people and animals alike. Some animals just don't like being picked up. As with anything from your yard, make sure it is pesticide and fertilizer free for several years. Look up formaldehyde and it's roll in human embalming as well as what happens to blood when it mixes with it. The calories, fat, and protein content are all within the range that is recommended for chinchillas. She also has two full sized cages with connecting tubes to herself (48" high) Basically a ferret cage with home made pine ledges (like leaping / sleeping ledges but bigger) I am by no means an expert and would NEVER claim to be or close myself to other ideas with grandiose statements based on nothing but internet hoopla. I put the rest of the Apple in a plastic bag after squeezing lemon juice all over the portion of exposed. All of this is taken from facts/research done on chinchillas, for the safer, less risky lifestyle for chins. I have slightly altered what I do with the wood and added 10 to 15 minutes in a pressure cooker. I looked up some information about what happened if he ate a small rock from the garden and said that the type of rock it was is safe. i am SURE a chinchilla can have these treats. Hope this information helped! He drinks plenty of water and poops big poops. They were completely groggy and non-responsive to the touch. Since this takes time, they have a small amount of time to perform the procedure. Protein - 16-20%. and also it will last a lot longer then the plastic shelve, Kylie, I have three chins who chew on things they shouldn't at times. One of the biggest risks of feeding pistachios to chinchillas is that they are high in fat. In a recent conversation, he said Monsanto has given the industry a bad name. Is it okay for my chinchilla to have carrots? What Do Chinchillas Eat: Diet & Food Guide - Your Chinchilla Pet Care Is it just Apple that has been dried? The thing with chinchillas is, surgery requiring anaesthesia is a race against time. Ps any treat can be given as long as it's only the size of 1 or 2 raisins once per week,Lettuce and kale is bad for chins as well as wood from pitted fruit trees eg-Plum,apricot etc. It is also important to make sure the wood is pesticide and Herbicide free and steaming is a good idea to kill any natural bacteria or fungus, as this could kill your chinchilla. You can give your chinchilla dehydrated strawberries and bananas. I appreciate your opinion, but everyone has to decide what is best for their pet. Fresh fruits and veggies are a no-no. As for treats, looking at that site, although some products impress me, I am a little concerned about their inclusion of products very apparently (IMO) purchased from the bulk sweet section of the grocery store. Many chins are trainable and the moderate use of treats shouldn't be banned. Hope this information helped! Please help! could someone please tell me if you can give chinchillas , timothy hay with herbs and dandelions as i buy it for my guinea pigs. They seem to like to hold the hay in chunks as they eat it more than strands of hay. Once in a while a cheerio. I used to give my chins sunflower seeds, but stopped because of the high fat content. Some chins likes this fruit, although my chins don't like kiwi. I think it comes down to Chinchilla's will eat what they like and what is easy and leave the rest. Tap water has chlorine and too many minerals that isn't good for the chins systems. (That's my opinion anyway) when I hear that people own just one chin it drives me crazy! Chinchillas are rodents, and they feed on different plant types and a variety of grasses. I am simply doing some research. Much Love and Light to you! Most people don't know what moderation is and why even feed something bad at all when there are plenty of HEALTHY alternatives. Good luck. Most vets knock them out and almost immediately start the wake up procedure. i'm wondering what brand of hay is best for chinchillas?And is there any possible substitute for the hay? When feeding pistachios to chinchillas, it is important to remove the shells first. It seems Timothy hay seems to be the hay of choice as far as nutrition goes. This isnt good for chinchillas. Long story short, ensure your chin eats lots of rough hay that forces them to use their molars. They also don't contain enough fiber or carbohydrate for your chinchilla's gut . A few posts above I mentioned Scooter. Chinchillas should not be an impulse buy at a pet store. if so then it is safe, but in moderation. This is the one treat, even the shyest chin will eat while being held. And if this person would have actually read the post, he or she would be able to tell that chinchillas dont have the same digestive tract as "other pets". I just recently found out through the specialist dentist that I bring my chinchilla's to that malocclusion is a human created problem. If their teeth grow too long, they cant eat, and then they can die. It turns out, like broccoli, kale produces sulforaphane which produces hydrogen sulfide in the gut. Yes, I am repeating myself but I have had no malleclusion issues since switching the babies off pellets. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about these treats, or if this was just an unfortunate coincidence. I have had my chin Pikachu for almost two years and he will chew on anything that's wooden, you can give your little girl apple wood sticks (available at any pet store) to help deter from that. DO NOT !! ahem! Raisins have a moderately high sugar content. I found some grape wood in the reptile section of the pet store, and they are great for chewing as are apple and pear branches from the back yard. I get these at my grocery store. # Prunes I think its true that chinchillas should only be given the bare minimums in their diets. i will take him and it is a very loving home here!! A safe treat to give your chins is plain cheerios. Oh ya, no gluten. This will help to prevent digestive issues. an some of the things I have in her cage. Sugar always turns into fat. and as for they don't eat meat.. and there is probably a reason why they don't so keep it away from your pet.. only dry food,just like chinchilla pellets and other things.. no moisty food,keep it dry.. you can give it a raisin or two in one day,they love it,and you can give him small pieces of apple,it's good for them.. but anything else really you shouldn't give him,such as meat and moisty vegetables and fruits.. keep researching though. The temperature below 70 degrees is appropriate, although if you can lower the temps by 1 to 3 degrees the chins would love it! Also with treats, are they a little young? 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). This causes constipation, gas and loss of appetite followed by weight. Chinchillas Diet and Feeding Guide: Best Foods to Give Them - Petsvills Also, try to use distilled water for them. I like using kiln dried pine myself but fruit bearing seeds is ok.Rosehip are an excellent treat as long as you no there's no pesticides on them.Dandelion and nasturtium petals are ok too. She loves it. He was timid and had trusting issues also. Chins cant digest high fat or sugars well. Last edited by Marios Alexandrou. (Yes & How Much), Can Turtles Eat Roaches? the key is gently. As you can imagine the list of possible things to feed a chinchilla are endless. I'm avoiding treats because our chi thinks hay pieces are treats. Xo, you should give your chinchilla a small amount of dried fruit like and peice of apple each month and same with veggies and they can have many unsalted nuts and also enjoy burnt toast crumbs. within hours he appeared to have inflammation of some sort before we could get him to the vet, he passed. I'm not saying this is why corn is bad, I just kinda found it interesting. well, guess what. One per day is what I give them, but this is probably to much! I think everyone is over-reacting to this. Why waste your time bothering her. Timothy Hay is the staple diet of Chins, Alfalfa hay which is the common diet for other animals is not good for them. I say Kudos to you for being a great chin parent! We asked our community of chinchilla and animal lovers online this question asking for advice, If you did want to get her a treat from inside your house, dried cranberries or raisins once or twice every few days is good. Make sure you dont let your chins chew on treated wood such as pine. Once was during the Christmas Holidays when it simply licked a scented pinecone - and the other when it found a teeny piece of cinnamon cereal that had apparently dropped to the floor. I try to keep their treats to things I know are healthy for them, I hope this is an ok treat. any advice Yikes, just yikes. (look above). Thank God he didnt get electrocuted. I hope you enjoy your little friend! Hope this information helped! Frozen Grapes: unsafe, too much sugar and will cause bloat. He was around 5 when we adopted him in 2003. Timothy grass is a little more speedy hence I supplement with the Orchard grass. Hopefully, this will solve the problem i am very scared about feeding my chinchilla the wrong food(i havent got it yet ).please what should i feed it. Be it pellets and hay/pellets, forage and hay or forage and hay only. Healthy as can be (he goes to the vet every 2 months for wellness checks). Sorry if you already knew Now Im sure none of you mistreat your chinchilla(s), but they definitely are one of the most mistreated when it comes to space, diet, and stuff inside of the cage. Wishing all of you the best in taking care of your cute chinchillas! I will never have only one water source again. The last thing you want is any weird stuff in their digestive system. 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. I need to cut back on their raisin intake. I don't know why any pet owner wouldn't want their pets to have a long and healthy life, but a lot of times I find instead of learning how to do that, or even considering it they just get offensive. for now he ( my chinchilla ) has not been allergic do not many things. They still need to have chinchilla pellets for vitamins. Giving them chin pellets and timothy hay is the best way to keep them healthy. I'm giving them a sand bath every other day and I am keeping my lounge to the recommended temperatures. I've been bitten by rodents & needed a tetanus just act normally some rodents get better as they are older. I give him a treat every other day. Chinchilla's, lIke any creature with the ability to taste will eat whatever tastes or feels good. 2. i am not going to argue with some stupid over protective chinchilla owners. (Yes & How Much). If you insist on standing strong on your opinion, please at least look up the symptoms of fatty liver disease so you can watch out for them. Dark leafy greens are not recommended as they can make chinchillas sick. Back to chinchilla tooth health. Some are poisonous to chinchillas. Everyone ignore the comment by Riven. Is it ok to use a little bleach water to clean the cage monthly. Cedar has something in the oil, which has made me stay away from any wood chips with cedar. Plain Cheerios: safe, but in moderation. associated with feeding pistachios to chinchillas, they can still be a part of their diet. Your concerns are well warranted. You can feed them with nuts and fruits, but that too very occasionally in small bits and by using tablespoons. The corn is extremely detrimental to their stomachs and their overall health Just an extra note I thought I would leave since I didn't see corn on the bad list. How Come Wild Chinchillas Can Eat Fresh Grass, Fruits & Vegetables But Pet Chinchillas Can't? Thanks again. He isn't acting any different than usual but I just want to be sure. They do chew these in the wild so I'm assuming they are perfectly fine. Apple branches are great, as are blackberry and a number of others (NOT cherry, peach or stone fruit) Just make sure there is no fungal infection on the wood. I use under 1/4 cup bleach to a medium size spray bottle filled up with water. (As we witnessed). (Yes & How Much)Continue, Tortoises are a type of reptile that is closely related to turtles. I have a chinchilla and he loves dry/fresh fruits and vegetables which you can get at the grocery store in small or large sized bags for cheap. 3 whole banana chips for one chin in one day is way too much sugar! I love mine lke crazy! Small animals is just too generic a term for us. Chinchillas will eat a lot of things but only a few items are ok for them to eat. Hi, my chinchilla hopped up onto my desk and I think he ate something from my mini zen garden. We had a plastic tray but he didnt like the food. I fill my xhinchills food bowl up about halfway and clean stuff out of it and fill it up S needed. I wouldnt give them yogurt treats, though. There are also many other poisonous woods, so I simply stick with the basics. If you give them too many nuts they can get sick. while I was gone my lovely mother was eating eggs and felt my chinchilla was hungry and gave her some. The long and short but unrelated, stay away from pet products made in China. As with all pets, a proper diet is key to health and long life in chinchillas. They were born in October of 2015. If you do choose to feed pistachios to your chinchilla, be sure to chop them into small pieces to avoid any choking hazards. I think the ideal water would be filtered tap water. Their bodies need high amounts of fiber to remain fit. A dehumidifier is also used when necessary. They really do not like the cleaning process when their privates get caked in poop (High risk of UTC if not kept clean). Hi! They also really love rains bUT you should really do some research on your own. But varied mixes wont help them. Fennel, Millet, and Quinoa are also favorites. We give them fresh apple sticks and willow sticks daily. The Garden Select has Timothy grass as first ingredient but has other questionable ones. I give them regular bottled water, however I am a little concerned about the whole plastic bottle thing. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Then you can use the same Apple and not waste any. Actually Ox Bow contains more filler which makes you have to spend more on supplements. We just rescued our third Chin. Don't tell that to my 2 year old "Philip"!! But, sometimes, its hard to keep treats low in sugar, fat content. Cats have been domesticated for so very long, yet they still hunt mice. Make sure you round the edges a little. Chinchillas can eat bell peppers. But, my chin didn't have teeth issues. I've done a ton of research (literally hours on hours on hours) but there's so much conflicting info that im scared im still going to give them something thats going to hurt them. So hay is a must is chinchilla diet. We run our Chins daily. They love sunflower seeds! Hi, I just wanted to let you know they really need a large piece of wood to chew on to keep their teeth shortened(I didn't know when I first got mine). Tape them together with holes to join one or two together, stack one on top with hole in floor for an entrance. In their natural habitats in the wild, they mainly eat grass and seeds, along with some insects and birds' eggs.. As pets, chinchillas typically have access to more varieties of foods that are either scarce or nonexistent in their natural habitats. Oxbow is a good brand, on their website they have some good points too- all checked off by a vet. am definitely switching to more of a variety after reading some of the comments and Heinz's reccomendations. I was wondering if anyone knew if chinchillas like popcorn? My chin loves to chomp on a spinach piece of penneI give him that as a treat only once or twice a week. Check out my website dedicated to our sweet lost Tigger. Uncooked Elbow Noodle: safe, but in moderation. I will let them have unsweetened cheerios and unsweetened shredded wheat. Kim. If you have any questions about whether a certain food is safe for your chin, always check with your vet first before offering it to them. They are hind fermenters and this can cause issues such as fatty liver disease. Although moderation is definitely important, a few here and there are a welcome treat. Reply. Nuts, seeds, and dried fruit are greatly enjoyed by chinchillas but should be fed sparingly or avoided. Bad advice, and your laughter on the topic is kinda sad, but this is just my opinion. They sometimes refer to this as end stage dental disease. A chins liver cant filter out sugar and fat well and over time, this can cause liver damage. Really? Gizmo was her mate and they had two boys (Scooter and tigger). A raisin only once in a while. Hope this information helped! Fresh greens like spinach, basil, arugula and red lettuce are good if your chin eats them (most love basil), and fresh blueberries are a good treat every several days. is. Chinchillas are a type of rodent that is often kept as a pet. Charlene, its sounds like you are doing a great job taking care of your daughters chins! Chinchillas' teeth grow continuously throughout their life, so they need wearing down and kept at the correct length and shape by eating grass and hay or grass-based chinchilla pellets. I'm hoping you are speaking in hypothetical and not in reference to an actual Chinchilla of known Gender. She sent dried gummy fruits and the "recommend diet" so restrictive so I'm asking the successful carers of happy chinchillas! I am currently in the process of weaning them off the mixed treat laden food that the breeder provided me with, and onto quality chinchilla pellets, this seems to be working well. and willow sticks Chinchilla pellets only. The one exception is goji berries, but those are much better served died, too.. My vet suggested to give them kale ( a green leafy type lettuce.) I just wanted to let people know I am now raising my second chin. there is a reason they sweeten them with molasses, beyond binding. I swear there are some very stupid indecent people on here like you. Yes, but this is a post about chincilla's not rats. And, of course, moderation is key. As with most foods, if you want to give them nuts then just ensure it is an occasional treat only and not too much of the nut in total. There is a reason you will NEVER find corn in chinchilla food. But most people firstly worry about what is easy, what is cheap, and what makes them feel good. You must check the fat, sugar, salt, carbs contents on the back of any treats given to them. this is a green leafy vegetable. Lol. Bran Flakes Cereal: im guessing unfrosted? The gsy must be as green as possible so that their digestive system gets the correct nutrients. It's fine to give them the odd rasin but I also buy woodland her age which you can get in a pet store which is a mixture of dried dandelions and nettle leaves hay and other goodies. The shredded wheat is good fiber for their intestional tract. What other cheap nasties did they put in there to build bulk and save money? While King Corn of ye ol syrup world is scary I think corn might be found growing there, certainly it's from South america, but I am not sure that's a great idea. I had 2 chinchillas when I was younger and my dad fed them avacodos. Thanks Kim, unfortunately with the internet it's so easy to find a lot of bad advice and people assume that since a website says it, its okay, which adds the to the vicious cycle. Yes chinchillas love fruit, kids also love candy and soda, but that doesn't mean it's good for them. Hence my hatred of pellets. Fibre - 30-35%. Nuts won't kill them. Their livers cant metabolise fats or sugar. Unlike Ferrets, who have been domesticated for thousands of years, chinchillas could be considered more "recently domesticated", used as food yes, but kept as pets or as work animals, no. I give him one and he loves them. Do you think these are bad for him? What do Chinchillas Eat? Chinchilla Food and Diet - VIVO Pets We will set on the floor, or prop my feet up on another box. # Dried Apples Also she seems to like dried carrots. All he needs is timothy hay, chin pellets, and wood toys to chew on. What exists in the Andes Mountains? Right now I am trying to find a food supplement or anything to help her gain weight while she is healing. Other healthy treats include raisins, apple slices, cranberries, or other small pieces of fruit. I have not fed them since & have not had any more illnesses or fatalities. This is also true for humans. "Just pellets" sorry, not to flame, but that is bad advice and contrary to pretty much everything out there. With Purina I only supplement my pregnant and nursing chinchillas and they deliver very health beautiful kits. Recently I got a package of Jasmine tea for christmas, and I made the mistake of putting it too close to his cage. I think blueberries are bad for them too and a fresh banana can cause bloat so im gunna give my chin that mix of baking soda and water and hope he doesnt die.. Shanla, It isnt safe for your chinchillas to eat peanuts because peanuts have too much fat in them. No one is saying that you allow your chinchilla to chew on cords. Overall, pistachios can be a healthy treat for chinchillas, but they should be given in moderation. I've read owners talk about vets who they'll "never go back to" because the Vet dared to tell them that a few fresh dandelion leaves were safe! My name is Debbie and I have a baby chinchilla that I have raised since birth due to the passing of her mother. You don't want the chins to get what is called bloat. I know he travels alot, but I am lucky in that he is local to Vancouver. I agree with Katherine. Their stomach gets hard and they no longer pass healthy feces, in some cases, bowel movement stops completely. The 8 Best Chinchilla Foods of 2023 - The Spruce Pets You should probably tell that to my 15 year old chinchilla Chewbacca, he gets dried fruit, seeds, and dried peas and carrots along with his hay and pellets. So, just to be safe, make sure there is no cords near the chin. (Ligustrum genus) But they do still contain some level of phosphorus, acid, sugar and calcium. #5 Strawflower. They make corn starch, high fructose corn syrup and other nasty unhealthy crap from them. heya, i have recently been given a Chinny and have seen quite alot of advice saying that they are not able to digest fats properly so nuts are a no no.. :) it makes sense too, as nuts are hugely nutritious and chins evolved to live on a very nutrition poor diet.
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