Others are simply unhealthy. I might be misunderstanding what you are saying, but hay alone is not enough. Do not feed your chinchilla meat. You can get these supplies at places like PetSmart or on Amazon. When cared for and fed properly, chinchillas can make great pets. Also, the latter 3 WILL cause barnyard bum. But all have been given a clean bill of health at every Vet Check-up they get. NOTE I AM NOT SUGGESTING ANYONE FEED THEIR CHINCHILLAS LOTUS FLOWER. It was tough in the beginning but I gave him the attention he needed. Check out my website dedicated to our sweet lost Tigger. . Dandelion Flowers: safe, but in moderation. He's gotten much more sweet in his older age, though he used to be cranky! I'm not saying go ahead and feed your chinchilla cactus, but it's definately not DEADLY. Sorry for continuing my rant, but I have dedicated myself to spreading this info as much as possible. 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. Pistachios, are a good source of protein, which is an important nutrient for chinchillas. Chinchillas who eat. (That's why I think unsalted unsweetened banana chips are great, plus they gnaw on them!) We've been in that situation. 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. I understand why they shouldnt eat suger, fats, and high carbs daily. Can chinchilla cages be cleaned with water and detergent? Be careful what types of wood you let your chins chew. I was wondering if chinchillas can eat small scraps of meat. I'm thinking with the sugar not digesting in the liver process, or whatever they were saying above, who knows how its working in their little bodies. #6 Lantana. Chinchillas can't properly assimilate fats because of their delicate livers. I'm sure it will soon be followed by another product which is immune to the poisonous effects. They key is to ensure they have lots to make them grind their teeth. The thing is I have a friend in that industry and he has a few GMO patents under his name. (Is Crackers Toxic To Horses)Continue, Mangoes are a sweet, delicious, and nutritious fruit that can be enjoyed by people and animals alike. Is your vet a chinchilla expert? It is important to note that pistachios wont make your chinchilla sick, nor are they poisonous to them. Provide them with timothy hay, and chinchilla pellets each day. She came around lol. can i dry out my own dandylions and clovers and rose petals? My chi chi i think hissed @ me when I tried to give her lettuce. I purchased some without sugar or preservatives from a health food store. Many foods are unsafe for chinchillas because of certain chemicals they contain. Invest 50 bucks in a dehydrator and it will save you money and give you healthier treats. If you decide to get another chin in the future, always provide timothy hay and some safe wood for your chin to chew on to prevent this problem. Do your own research beyond what anyone, regardless of the letters after their name says. Just make sure that you don't give him an entire piece of fruit. Your email address will not be published. Hay and pellets should be the staple of your chinchillas diet. Always provide chin pellets and timothy hay to keep your chin healthy and happy! I really love my chinchilla Ginger and I want to make her happy but also don't want to get her sick. Even one or two fields over may not be safe as the wind can easily carry these dangerous chemicals more than several miles. Thanks you guys hello i do not know if anyone replyed to your answer??? When I finally got it away I started looking up if chinchillas could have apples and I never got a straight responses. I also have a hammock Cooper loves it, but went through a few of them before his brother Chaos stopped chewing the hangers :). If their teeth grow too long, they cant eat, and then they can die. He takes them from my hands and holds them in his little paws and will keep eating them until I stop giving them to him. Leslie - we pick dandelions, leaves & flowers once in a while and feed them to our Chins - they absolutely love them! My question is are palm leaves or banana leaves safe to put in their cage? He's in a rather small cage, but I let him out often for excersize. I also would like right and wrong advice, but not in attack mode. Can Chinchillas Eat Nuts? Know This Before Giving Them Nuts! Dried Apples: unsafe, too much sugar He seems to love it! They love sunflower seeds! Almost everything in this article is completely wrong!!!!! The bigger issue is the back teeth. Chin's livers cant filter out high sugar and fat contents. However, fruits and vegetables are not a good choice for chinchillas . Chinchilla's, lIke any creature with the ability to taste will eat whatever tastes or feels good. I would only offer unsweetened shredded wheat or occasionally unsweetened cheerios. I clean his cage every 2-3 days and I don't always use traditional bedding; I tear up toilet paper or line it with paper towel. They do not require them to live. Dried rose petals he freaks over!! Flowers like camomile, and the other ones mentioned should only be given in same amounts & on occasion. Avoid raisins as they are very high in sugar. Well clinically malocclusion, but chinchilla tooth problems are caused by the pellets we feed them. . Anyone out there have an opinion on bottled spring water? If your animal is not used to fresh food items or a varied diet they do not have the microorganisms in their appendix needed to digest the food items. please search before you give I had my chinchillas out in the bathroom(which I thought I had done a good job of chinchilla-proofing) little did I know Camille could jump high enough, and bounce off the wall to get up onto the counter-where I had a cactus plant. http://www.rosefloral.com/blog/poisonous-plants. Peanuts and Almonds are a prime example. but why did my vet tell me to fed them kale. Chinchillas should not be fed a diet that is high in fats, as it is . Gas can have some very serious health consequences for a chinchilla. 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. Chins have sensitive digestive tracts. 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. They shouldn't be used in place of a proper diet of chinchilla pellets and hay. The calories, fat, and protein content are all within the range that is recommended for chinchillas. If u put ur hand in her bedding she will not be so bitey? We have no way of knowing what's going on and have to defer to the vet. thankyou!!! This includes cockroaches. Don't give your chins lots of sweets or raisins. Raisins for example, a nice treat but if Aquarius had her way she would eat them even beyond the Onset of severe barnyard bum. Daily they receive 8 or 10 apple and willow sticks, always have pumice stone to chew on and carry around. Give your chinchilla as many raisins as they want , a chinchillas stomach is not meant to process sugar , you are essentially killing it if you allow it to eat 10 a day , it will act normal until its liver shuts completely down ( it builds fat around the liver until the liver can no longer process its normal high fiber diet ) essentially malnourishing it , PLEASE read more about the diet , they will be completely happy with pellets and timothy hay , rose hips are also a great treat for them . I want to get a chinchilla and I may be getting one soon. They are a real bugger to clean after a bout of barnyard bum, but pine shelves are multi functional since they also give them something to chew on. And do you mean domesticated chins? They have thick fur that helps to protect them from the cold weather in their natural habitat. No. Personally I would find an other treat :). If you care for your chin at all, please refrain from feeding them pellets. There is a lot of options that's better for him than fruit. That does not make any sense to anyone who cares about their pets, or pets as a whole. Hey Heinz, Im new to the chin community and have read hundreds of your comments and they've helped me so much with my family of 4 chins. They also don't contain enough fiber or carbohydrate for your chinchilla's gut . Set or lay on the floor, they will come to you. It will damage their liver and they will become too fat. 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! AH! Nearly two weeks ago I brought home two adorable 9 week old chinchilla brothers. As with other special treats, these should not be fed on a daily basis. They seem to be doing good with it. One per day is what I give them, but this is probably to much! I believe plain cheerios are the safest treat for your chin. Anyone in their right mind knows that you dont keep electrical cords of any kind near your chinchilla. The hay they eat does. Chinchilla Treats - What can Chinchillas eat? - Quality Cage Crafters Unfortunately he died of old age. Chins don't need vegetables because it can sometimes cause diarrhea. You can give your chin a plain cheerio or unsweetened shredded wheat as a treat. they may seem hard but once broken up with the incisors. that being said, hay cubes do have some pretty sturdy strands in them so they can work the molars. It turns out, like broccoli, kale produces sulforaphane which produces hydrogen sulfide in the gut. But, make sure you provide your chin with timothy hay everyday. They tolerate nuts and seeds just fine. Trust me, this can get very expensive. Raisins have a moderately high sugar content. Meagan, all chinchillas love raisins and will keep eating them as long as you keep providing them to your pet. Also, shredded wheat without sugar coating is fine. Most seeds and nuts, such as sunflower seeds, peanuts, coconut, millet, etc, ar.e actually very high in fats and oils. It's ok to give a raisin once or twice a month. What exists in the Andes Mountains? Perhaps there is a site-meister who can dump the uncomfortable comments. many stores such as Ronda's Chinchillas sell them but I'd much rather take your advise as a successful chin-parent than a store's thats just trying to make a profit. While this is partly true, you can fill their bowl up,because chinchillas should not over eat. I was wondering if anyone knew if chinchillas like popcorn? When they leave their home, we will do interior maintenance. Be a part of your chins life! #1 Sweet Alyssum. A better option is shredded wheat. I have given mine dried rose-hips from local outdoor known pesticide free plants. I had an apple tree that I would give to my chins before I had to have it cut down as it was beginning to die. She is now on antibiotics (she drinks it right out of the syringe herself). No you don't give them vegetables or fruits at any given time. What are you saying is Apples not good for them I had run out of feed and gave them an Apple and Ban.and carrots until I can find a store around here that has food for them, Please come t to my reply,I have never run out of feed and they are not no stores around here that has any not even Walmart I try to buy a month supply I have had them about 1year they don't seem to be eating oats or ban.or carrots what should I do, get them timothy hay, they can survive off mostly that, that is the main thing they eat, Timmothy hay should be their main food source, the list said bananas are ok but theyre not, bananas should be avoided at all costs. I give my chinchillas granola. What Do Chinchillas Eat? (Wild Vs. Pet Chinchilla Diet) - Misfit Animals That includes roasted nuts, raw peanuts, unsalted and salted, and even monkey nuts still in their shells. If they start to loose weight. Heinz, Thanks for taking the time to share information. I just wanted to let people know I am now raising my second chin. Kim. My chinchilla, Chi chi doesn't get very many treats because it can make her have a better chance of having diabetes. He loves them and the twigs gives him wood to gnaw on too. Kim. the right one can be a great source for info. 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. My oldest is going to be 16 soon and my youngest is almost 4. So sad for their loss. I have just came from the supermarket pet section. Give them good chin pellets, timothy hay, and papaya once in a while and they should be ok. Papaya has enzymes that help their digestive system to digest food properly. I know I am harsh on pellets, but to completely contradict myself, they probably aren't all that bad IN MODERATION. Cut the rest into cubes.and he'll nearly knock me over to get them!! 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. you guys are way to sensitive about your chinchillas! half a grape, When I got them they were fed to many carrots so I gradually cut them down. Most places that treat dogs/cats that we've check in with have no idea what to do with chinchillas.
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