You should avoid citrus foods. Chinchillas are true herbivores, and they need lots of fiber to keep their complex digestive system running smoothly. 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. It tells you how many mg. of fat and sugar is in the cereal. Cranberries prevent the e coli bacteria from clinging to the bladder and that prevents urinary tract infections. dehydrated watermelon There are a lot of food items that a chinchilla owner should never feed their pets. Its so easy to make mistakes that can be fatal. 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? Food items that need to be provided to them continuously are hay and clean drinking water. I have given mine dried rose-hips from local outdoor known pesticide free plants. but anything else I give the way I think is good. Cooking does not reduce solanine levels. But this does not mean those modified genes are eradicated from all corn on the planet. Chinchillas can eat cucumber, but only in moderation. (never tried popcorn or crackers.). You must check the fat, sugar, salt, carbs contents on the back of any treats given to them. just an addition. Water can help when your chinchilla is too hot. No you don't give them vegetables or fruits at any given time. Susie, Leslie, I understand your dicta, but this is what I mean by the "use rarely" V. "never" Alix, don't feed your chin lettuce! 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. Cranberry is good to also keep urinary tracts healthy. So far, the diet of lots of hay, Quinoa seeds (Whatever colour no need to wash as this is something they eat in the wild) I am actually thinking about tossing some seeds in the garden and giving them the whole flower seed stalks. It's not hard to provide proper chews and supervised play time. Hope this information helps you! Glad to hear your have nice long lives. I think this helps to keep the digestive tract functioning well. That aside, there are also several other GMO strains of corn, some of which have been banned. Fruits aren't recommended for your chin because of the possibility of diarrhea. In all the research I've done, popcorn was the most consistent and most agreed upon food/treat that a chinchilla should NEVER have. They also really love rains bUT you should really do some research on your own. They definitely know our voices. He's out of his cage at least 8 hours a day and eats a diet of pellets and hay with the occasional treat or five. Utterly useless. (Ligustrum genus) 16+ Different Chinchilla Colors: Pictures + Pricing, Chinchilla Diapers: What You Need To Know + Pics, How Fast Can Chinchillas Run? Zoe was great, but one night she died. They would eat split peas but I found the sugar is abit much for them (not used to treats due to their previous home) so too much gives them the plops. sometimes once a week usually not that often and no more than a few small bites. No. Wheat Germ: not sure but i think it is safe, but in moderation. My Chin Ellie found a popcorn kernel and i believe she ate it . READ MORE: What Do Chinchillas Eat? So what should you do? I leave a bowl of food avalible for my chinchilla at all times, Should I be doing this? As a result, they can't handle many treats, including many that seem healthy like certain fruits and vegetables. Also, shredded wheat is ok, without the frosting coating on it. I'm avoiding treats because our chi thinks hay pieces are treats. if chinchillas can eat mandarins. i do whatever it takes to take care of them if you r really desperate i will take him!!! Is your vet a chinchilla expert? Some dos and donts for having chinchillas as pets are listed below. I mean.. could it harm the baby chinchilla? My point being, I trust owners to use good sense. Do you also stand in water while drying your hair and live off McDonalds? I received a very carefully worded letter back filled with a bunch of bunk. Chins have to have hay to have proper digestion. My sister got a Chin last year, but she did no research and she fed him crappy food and almost never cleaned his cage. Chins have to keep their teeth filed down to eat. You can't feed solely on hay. Pine is ok, but it needs to be kiln dried. Aquarius is one of the originals and is well over 10 years old. I wandered into this bulletin board after searching for some chinchilla information. Good Luck and be patient with your pet! Fennel, Millet, and Quinoa are also favorites. They really do not like the cleaning process when their privates get caked in poop (High risk of UTC if not kept clean). I currently have some chinchillas that are very healthy and happy and are over 12 years old. Other safe foods include apples, carrots, and celery, but we don't know if chinchillas actually like these foods. Shanla, It isnt safe for your chinchillas to eat peanuts because peanuts have too much fat in them. Also, I would try to keep electrical cords out of the room. Those chins are lucky to have you!! Step 3. Ideally the wood should be left to cute but the pressure cooker step seems to remove any little bit of terpenes. Please help! Apparently it is poisonous. Do you think these are bad for him? Also, shredded wheat without sugar coating is fine. Maybe to the general public, which shouldn't own them or any other exotic anyway. They are especially wrong about the raisins. I have fed my chinchilla air popped, unflavored and unsalted popcorn. Tap water can be bad also, especially if it has a lot of iron in it. 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. He seems to love it! Look up formaldehyde and it's roll in human embalming as well as what happens to blood when it mixes with it. I'm not saying this is why corn is bad, I just kinda found it interesting. I have just recently started giving my chinchilla quaker oats and absolutely loves it. Just wanted to share that little story with you, Oh yes, my chinchilla also loves chips, and sourdough bites. Hi, my chinchilla hopped up onto my desk and I think he ate something from my mini zen garden. As you know, chinchillas are very active, so they run around a lot. i have had a chinchilla for 2 years and we have given him stuff like apples( fresh) and cheerrios and strawberrys and carrotts and peppers and stuff like that. This ends up requiring regular trips to the dentist to have their teeth ground down under sedation. Actually Ox Bow contains more filler which makes you have to spend more on supplements. Hope this information helped! What exists in the Andes Mountains? My oldest is going to be 16 soon and my youngest is almost 4. so you should judge for yourself whats good and how much. The white seeds has a high fat content. You can give your chins plain cheerios or unfrosted shredded wheat as a treat each day. It's not THAT a food plant can be sprayed with one of the most deadly plant killers on the market, right up to harvest, it is THAT these food plants ARE sprayed with the most deadly plant killers on the market. how many times should i feed it a treat? what type of human foods can chinchillas eat. Sorry, but we don't have any specific knowledge about whether watermelon is safe or not. I collect pruned sticks from peoples apple trees. So they quite literally can have their teeth grow into their brains. This is what your chinchilla's diet should look like Most places that treat dogs/cats that we've check in with have no idea what to do with chinchillas. Please answer ASAP because I don't want to harm him. She jumps on everything and loves to run around. [Top Speeds], How Much Is A Chinchilla [Cost & Price Stats], Is My Chinchilla Fat? I moved the wire insert to 3" above the floor, with trays of unscented cat litter under this. Side note, I think I found a creative way to make maple syrup :p maple wood IS POISONOUS for chinchillas, from what I have read. I think everyone is over-reacting to this. Chinchillas can eat some fruits, but you should use these treats sparingly and make them small portions. This is why vets will not sterilise the female, as this procedure is more invasive and require a longer knock out time. Recently I got a package of Jasmine tea for christmas, and I made the mistake of putting it too close to his cage. Some people wont even do that. I give my chinchillas granola. I didn't know where on here to out this but I figured it was important enough the get out there. I checked him over, seperated him from his cage mate (who was not happy) and watch over him like a hawk for the next two days. His stool seems ok so far and the pieces get replaced with fresh ones. When given in moderation they benefit from a varied diet. but reply and let me know okay!!! I just got my first chinchilla almost two weeks ago, and she has made a habit out of going under my bedside table as a hiding spot when she has free time to run around my room. Hi, DOMESTICATE chins. After all, pellets basically consist of ground up hay with binders and ground grains / seeds. Be it pellets and hay/pellets, forage and hay or forage and hay only. Avocados are apparently one of them! I also feed them apple tree leaves in the summer. I use under 1/4 cup bleach to a medium size spray bottle filled up with water. Oddly enough, Terence is this toy being made for chinchilla's with a hazelnut in the middle of it. I have had a situation with my male where he was prescribed force feed food. DO NOT let it eat even one acorn! What do you think about grapenuts cereal? Including my own drivel. Hey! A safe treat to give your chins is plain cheerios. This is by no means thorough research, but if you are taking some YouTube drivel as gospel, I would be very watchful for signs of gas of bloating. Either a Cherio or rosehips. Although fruits and nuts are something that can be fed to chinchillas, it is best to avoid them. Also, provide your pet with distilled water in your pets water bottle What about "cheerios"??? Our chinchillas love them. I'm sure it will soon be followed by another product which is immune to the poisonous effects. He nibbled a hole through it and pulled out one of the blossoms. Sorry for continuing my rant, but I have dedicated myself to spreading this info as much as possible. One of them had chewed through a lamp cord. The next day they were found dead, holding eachother. I have just adopted a Chinchilla and its cage. Yes he fed her skittles, This article is actually not very accurate, as fruits and vegetables can cause seizures, bloat, diabetes, and more. They should be given very small amounts of chinchilla vegetables like carrots and leafy greens as healthy treats. Do have constant clean drinking water; if tap water is not clean, then have bottled water for your pet. Raisins: unsafe, too much sugar I take one and hold it in the middle with a pair of pliers (so it won't melt so fast) over a wash cloth. OMG!!! You can purchase dried organic rosehips on Amazon for your chinchillas. In the wild, chinchillas are omnivores, which means that they eat both plants and meat. 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? Hi, we have Two year old male chinchilla. She started eating it and if I tried to take it away she barked at me. I have heard of people feeding kale to Rabbits, but as anyone who knows anything about Chinchillas will tell you, Rabbits and chinchillas have different digestive systems and rabbit food will cause serious digestive issues with Chinchilla's. When I squeezed the bottle, she must have drank 3 to 4 tbsp. I don't have the resources to make my own food or treats. I have almost lost two of my chins when they accidentally ingested cinnamon in tiny amounts. The green pumpkin seeds are in the white ones. Chinchillas require a lot of specific care like a multi level cage, the temperature to not ever exceed 75 degrees in the room they reside. Although these foods are considered safe, they should be fed in moderation. My city water supply has too much chlorine. Timothy Hay is the staple diet of Chins, Alfalfa hay which is the common diet for other animals is not good for them. Giving them improper treats can cause bloating which can be very dangerous for a chin. another thing i've discovered with aquarius as she gets older, we got her in 2004 and we think she was 2 or 3 at the time, she does tend to have more in the way of picky bowels (compared to the others on the same diet) in that her digestive system slows down and her turds get smaller and harder. Treats are not to replace proper food. they can handle things that you might not think they can hadle. Also I have a big problem! Banana: unsafe, too much sugar and will cause bloat. However, we do only use ones specifically listed as being for chinchillas. But if you really want to treat him to something fresh, give him herb instead. 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. When there are logical explanations and research that show some of these things are detrimental to the chinchillas health and there are healthier option, I don't understand why that still leaves it a choice in some people's minds. It seems Timothy hay seems to be the hay of choice as far as nutrition goes. These are healthy for chins. No, chinchillas can't eat cheese. Just like ALL ANIMALS! TREATS AREN'T FOR CHINS, THEY ARE FOR PEOPLE TO FEEL IMPORTANT/LOVED. Provide them with safe wood such as apple wood for their teeth to chew on. It got to the point where clipping did not work. Maybe use a Brita? Absolutely not. You can also feed them a mixture of all these hays. I am going by what my chinchilla specializing vet tells me what to give the chins that I breed and keep.all 17 of them. As I'm sure you know, you should never put your chinchilla in water, but mine enjoys it as a drink. Big cage for chucky I have a grey chin but with the females I would keep them apart I have had my for two years she still wont let you hold her but she was never loved just feed but she is getting better I have my in a big cage she has so much fun running and jumping around. you know what? Kevin, I wouldn't suggest allowing your chins to eat carrots, lettuce or cabbage. I never said you can not feed treats, I said they are not needed, and why would you purposely put your pet's health at risk when you can get the same enjoyment out of giving them a healthy treat? Blackberry & raspberry leaves are great as well One of the healthiest vegetables you can eat is broccoli, a cruciferous veggie in the same family as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and cabbage. I feed my chinchilla the chinchilla pellets from oxbow and also their Timothy hay. i only give my chin a small amount of pellets thank u for taking on the subject of pellets by rachel. Sometimes he nibbles on furniture; not excessively, but I stop that as soon as I see it because it's bad for him. No, don't give your chins vegetables or fruits. Yes, pellets can be seen as kind of the lazy way out, as we feed these to get the nutrients in them they need. Step 2. Grapes and Raisins. I just scoop it up with a spoon and let him eat it from there. If you would have a problem justifying spending $800 every couple of months to keep a maloccluding chinchilla alive, then get a cat or a hamster. Great place to explore and play chase. Nearly two weeks ago I brought home two adorable 9 week old chinchilla brothers. With a few exceptions for certain chinchillas (usually we dont like taking chances though). My chinchilla's favorite treat is raisins. He's healthy and still very playful and active. Just supply chin pellets and timothy hay. At first just warning nips, like 'GO AWAY' but then if you don't she bites hard, sometimes drawing blood. If you see their stool pellets are soft, cut back to dry pellets and Timothy Hay! Anybody out there who can provide a loving home? I also suggest giving them distilled water in their water bottle, because tap water has chlorine in it. Hello, Chinchillas don't do well with fresh fruit ect a bit of dried fruit once in a while is ok. My chinchillas love things like dried hibiscus flowers which are good for digestion, red beet pellets that are good for their hearts. Can chins have tropical carnival wheat spray? She is still young put loves to run around the room and then she will go back in her cage. It doesn't matter if it's fresh or cooked garlic, or garlic salt or powderit's all toxic to cats. Aside from that, the oil is generally not good for them. My chinchilla also loves dried organic apricots. I picked up some 2x6 untreated kiln dried pine at a reputable lumber dealer. When cared for and fed properly, chinchillas can make great pets. Mine have pellets. They can also be found in mixed dried dandelion mixtures, which can include dandelion leaves, flower petals, and even roots. You don't really need to give too many treats to your chinchilla and doing it too often can make them ill. yes, i think she will be okay. Just my opinion Im not a chinchilla expert but I think some chinchillas are different from each other and mabie one likes one food but the other will not. If everyone does this the companies will be forced to manufacture in countries with higher standards. I don't know who told you the green were low fat when compared to the white, whomever they are was obviously beat with a stupid stick :) . Vanessa, I wouldn't suggest giving your chinchilla potato chips. Kevin, Im impressed it sounds like you did you research. So fat and round And I can't eat a peanut butter sandwich in the room with him without him throwing a fit. I used to give my chins sunflower seeds, but stopped because of the high fat content. note, i am by no means discounting the importance of a vet. not all rabbit food is bad, purina rabbit show is considered a quality pellet for chins, this comes from quality breeders.. here are the ingredients to purina show. If not how do i get her out of the habbit of eating when ever she wants? 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've had chinchillas for 16 years, my first chinchilla lived less than 2 years because I feed her crappy food. Along with the quality of good that you feed your pet chinchilla, the quantity is just as important. We've been in that situation. Hope this information helped! I love mine lke crazy! At some point during your care of your chinchilla you'll probably wonder whether it's safe to feed your chinchilla a particular food. 2 What Vegetables Can Chinchillas Eat? Right now I am trying to find a food supplement or anything to help her gain weight while she is healing. For some reason salt helps the body retain water, or something. Use good judgement and remember South American Andian MOUNTAINS! The ones I get are in a see through plastic bag. My chins love raisins. Thanks Heinz.I guess I will just have to become an expat or start an revolution in the name of chinchillas! I give him a treat every other day. Better safe then sorry, it might be best to grow your chinchilla his/her own little stash of these occasionally given lovely delights in your own safe area. Habitat Chinchillas are covered in thick fur for a reason. Orchard grass is another kind thats sweeter than timmothy but theyre only supposed to have small amounts. Some people don't recommend it because, you must keep the fat and sugar content low for chin treats. Won't eat cloth though, so my teddy bear is safe! Yes! It can over the long term damage their liver. Dried Olive Leaves: i dont know. Shredded wheat without the sugar coating is fine. Always try to keep their treats low in fat and sugar, if possible. A vet appointment had already been set. Ceelee, I would try a plain cheerio. As much as I love to give Mouse treats, I almost had to take him to the vet because of them. The hay is essential to their digestive system. safe, but in moderation. 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. Thanks in advance x. I'm glad my comment on pellets is being seen. The house was hot with no AC. We just rescued our third Chin. My dad told me about it and that some "pits" are poisonois! You see, chins have floating molars. But is lemon juice safe for chinchillas to eat? This site has lots of natural products http://www.chinchillas2shop.co.uk/TREATS.html and my boys seem to love love love apple wood sticks, but I don't want to give them anything that would harm them. I took her to the vet and he cut her upper and lower teeth to match the broken one. Make sure you provide them with chin pellets and timothy hay every day. I know it is not good for chinchillas to chew plastic, but it was the only cage I could afford. They seem to be settling in very well, respond well to me and even now come running to me at breakfast time! And, of course, moderation is key. Never had any issues with them eating dried, reduced sugar cranberries, dried apples( granny Smith are their favorite). Should I be worried about her chewing or possibly eating the wood? If feeding the above listed flowers or their leaves, make sure you're not feeding flowers picked from fields or areas that are routinely sprayed with any pesticides or other chemicals. if your not sure, go to a safe webstore online to purchase it. no.. chinchillas are rodents just as rabbits ect. You can give your chin shredded wheat without the sugar coating, also. What Can Chinchillas Not Eat? If they are not ground down in the mouth they push upwards and downwards. Most of the time I hear corn is bad. What is the best temp to keep the room? Tap water has chlorine in it. We're sorry to hear that your chinchilla is having problems. The orchids will be very harmful for ur chinchilla They are practically poisonous to humans so I imagine theyre not good for chinchillas I recommend to bring her to a vet or him. Don't give your chins acorns! Make sure they are clean without dirt and bug poop and slime. So why do we want the corn to survive round-up?? Is it found in the arid high mountains? Following this diet routine is to make sure your chinchilla doesnt turn into a malnourished animal. Guinea pigs have it really bad, their upper teeth curl inwards as they grow. They should be let out of their cage several times a week into a safe play area ideally one that they can still access their cage from and run into it if scared. Now all I give him is plenty of timothy hay and Oxbow chinchilla diet daily. We give them fresh apple sticks and willow sticks daily. Try to always keep your chin's treats low in sugar and fat content. My thoughts exactly! Do you recommend a water bottle appose to a water bowl? Oxbow is highly recommended and is generally what vets tell you to get in addition to hay. and i know eventually he will alloy me to do so!!!! The long-tailed chinchillas will feed on insects, such as moths and grasshoppers, and bird eggs if the opportunity presents itself. The thing is, chinchillas will eat what they like not necissarily what is good for them. He really likes hay She loves it. So, just to be safe, make sure there is no cords near the chin. Try to keep these ingredients on the low, low side. I have two trees and would love the treat for him *if proven safe lol i dont' use pesticides :). I need to cut back on their raisin intake. And they usually die at a very early age. Chins can not process sugars, consider them diabetic for all food purposes. Apium laciniatum Moscharia pinnatifida During the months of higher rainfalls, chinchillas like to eat mainly herbs followed by shrubs and bushes. this is crap. It is not going to hurt her she is not really swallowing any of the pieces she is only wearing down her teeth which grow very fast You can also get a piece of raw unstained untreated wood and lay on top of the plastic shelf they love that and will chew on it. what should i feed it on a daily basis? Always provide your chin with chin pellets and timothy hay. Some people give their chinchilla a raisin once or twice a week. When deciding what is best for their pet they should take into consideration what is actually best for their pet, not necessarily what makes them happy. But I wouldn't advise giving them these seeds, because they are very high fat and has lots of salt. are used by vets with Timothy grass. I have been scanning through this site to read all your posts. 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. rhubarb and rhubarb leaves. Kim. Chinchillas need to have their digestive system moving constantly. This is important! I am located in Vancouver, Canada, and I really need a 'great' home for him. On the topic of seed stocks, Millet sprays seem to be quite popular, although I believe there is an oil content, so moderation and variety is key. People are following the guidelines they are presented with! Chinchillas love treats just like any other animal, but the treats can be deadly for them if you dont know the proper way or amount to feed them. Kim. It is small for now but I hope it becomes a place for us to easily exchange ideas and experiences without the ego. The green seeds are low fat. I had this apple and my chinchilla toke it right out of my hand. Good luck with your studies and keep asking and learning. And putting a stuffed animal in its cadge is potenchuly dangerous as it could chew the eyes or eat the Cotten and choke. I have never fed mine fruit. Some owners are allergic to hay, so what should they do? Thanks for the chuckle. With chinchilla's, there is a very finite amount of time they can be out. Look at their teeth, yellow is good. That can block their intestines and kill them. But at the same time, pet stores sell a lot of stuff that isn't safe for your Chinchilla. Chin's livers cant filter out high sugar and fat contents. They sometimes refer to this as end stage dental disease. Although moderation is definitely important, a few here and there are a welcome treat. 8 is not old for a chinchilla, nor is having one a sign of a reputable source. If they start to loose weight. Also is it ok to feed them lettuce? She came around lol. I am simply doing some research. plastic is a big NO for chinchillas, plastic can cause a blockage, which will kill a chinchilla. Nasty. They won't go hunting for insects, but if they see one, they will eat it. Potato skins, eyes, sprouts, and green potatoes are especially dangerous. Just got 2 full grown. If a chinchilla is not active, it can in fact be bad for their health and cause an array of chinchilla health problems. I built 8" x 8" Pine house with 2 entrances holes 4", 2 ledges 4"x 8". Just want to make sure that the New Zealanders out there no that a cheerio is a wheat bran type cereal and not a small red sausage -Lol, I give my chins a raisin once a week but just 1 or 2 at the most some Wil let their chins have 1 or 2 up to 3 times a week but chins are susceptible to diabetes and fits because of high sugar content I have 1 chin that can't have anything treat-like.Anything with a hugh water content like carrots and apple can cause diarrhoea which is horrible for the chin & the owner-I dehydrate slices of apple myself so I no what's in it this can be done in the oven if you don't have a dehydrator and banana chips are ok as a treat but rarely-You want to treat them as you love them but chins are different than any other furry pet yourve had give them a peice of wood to chew and a sand bath as a treat and a run round your home everyday and they'll be the happiest chins around-Good luck their awsum furry pals/ family members lol. I saw on you tube that I can give her some. I assume it is all the unhealthy starch which is converted to sugar. They stand on the apple-wood stick bridge I made by drilling all sticks on both sides to hang with ceiling wire. She has 2 males. Please get your facts straight and i feel sorry for your chins. Chinchillas can eat a number of human foods, most notably vegetables, fruits, seeds, nuts and grains. To avoid the extra expense of buying treats from a pet store, go with raisins. can i dry out my own dandylions and clovers and rose petals? Funny, people that follow your method can't seem to get them to live past 5. hmmmm. is it not healthy for them to eat it fresh? Kim. The watermelon has lots of water content. They love freeze dried treats, but they do nothing for their teeth and probably have sugar added. Occasionally, they will eat insects and bird eggs. She also told us our chin was the best looking chinchilla she's ever seen. These commissions help to keep the rest of my content free, so thank you! (More Info) Chinchillas, for the most part, eat a really basic and simple diet that consists of very few foods. We are so set on providing our loved pets with all the nutrition they need in a convenient pellet form. We as humans can cool down naturally because of our sweat glands which automatically cools down our body. This means limited water and not a lot of lush vegetation. However, hay doesn't have many disadvantages but avoid musty-smelling and discolored hay at all costs. Lets look at some more information that is essential for chinchilla pet owners about pet food. I use them in cakes at that point.
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