Something that isn't their everyday food that I can bribe them with? I'm just looking for different ideas Their stomach gets hard and they no longer pass healthy feces, in some cases, bowel movement stops completely. They can also eat a variety of fruits. I hate to admit it, but I have seen the result of pellets on the life of a chinchilla. Can you help me? I had a unilateral issue with an edible grass hut made in china. 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. You can give your chins an unsweetened shredded wheat as a treat each day. Yes, our chinchillas have access to constant Timothy hay, the thing is, just like humans, chinchillas migrate to the food they like and pellets are in that group. I mix the Oxbow Essential and the Garden Select because the Essential has Alfalfa as the first ingredient which can cause urinary problems but has a lot of other good ingredients. The only vegetable acceptable for chinchillas is a carrot cut into small pieces. any advice The answer is yes, chinchillas can safely eat pistachios. They had 1 small hanging fleece hammock and paper bedding, and hardly ever got to go out and run, and when they did, it was a chase fest to return them back to the cage once they were caught and picked up by the tail. Chinchillas are rodents, and they feed on different plant types and a variety of grasses. But you do have to be careful. This can also be dangerous. 3 Ways to Eat Pistachios - wikiHow He seems to love it! The Nutritional Facts 3. It was tough in the beginning but I gave him the attention he needed. Thanks. Chinchillas have very sensitive digestive systems, and don't need vegetables or fruits. Please keep in mind that most fruits such as apples and bananas have sugar in them. plastic is a big NO for chinchillas, plastic can cause a blockage, which will kill a chinchilla. NOTE I AM NOT SUGGESTING ANYONE FEED THEIR CHINCHILLAS LOTUS FLOWER. What do chinchillas eat for food? Personally I would find an other treat :). Also, shredded wheat without the sugar coating is fine. Try to keep these ingredients on the low, low side. Alfalfa hay has high calcium. What do you think about grapenuts cereal? Main thing is lots of fresh hay daily and pellets can be used as a supplement depending on preference. I had to have one of my chins put down several years ago and it broke my heart! I got my first Chinchilla when I was 13yrs old and that was 20yrs ago. Chins cant tolerate high humidity or temperatures because they don't have sweat glands and the heat can kill them by giving them a heat stroke. A lot of wrong advise out there. The 8 Best Chinchilla Foods of 2023 - The Spruce Pets Their diets does adapt quite abit but the most important thing they need is hay, well and of course chunks of wood to chew. I had 2 chinchillas when I was younger and my dad fed them avacodos. I know I am harsh on pellets, but to completely contradict myself, they probably aren't all that bad IN MODERATION. A few minutes later, I found an apple seed lying around. My vet suggested to give them kale ( a green leafy type lettuce.) We are so set on providing our loved pets with all the nutrition they need in a convenient pellet form. My friends gave their chinchilla Vitakraft Triple Baked Crunch Sticks Chinchilla Treat, and he ate one very quickly yesterday. It also helps to keep their teeth filed down. the key is gently. But every chin is different, if you take that fom me take that - THEY ALL ARE DIFFERENT!! It would be nice if a product was available such as a hay cube that was fortified. I think moderation is the key. Peanut butter is high in fat and sugar content which can cause liver damage in the long run. I will let them have unsweetened cheerios and unsweetened shredded wheat. 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. So, we must be doing something right! No. hay cubes are great, but i don't know if the shorter strands would be easier to chew than actual hay. Dried Dandelion leaves: safe, but in moderation. Um I'm sorry to join in but why don't you leave this poor girl alone for goodness' sake. Treats make them feel good because the chinchilla is happy to get them, but there are a lot of healthy treat alternatives like plain shredded wheats, etc. Ingredients KALE CAUSES GAS AND BLOATING 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 :) . Just be sure to feed them in moderation and remove the shells before giving them to your chinchilla. Chinchillas who eat. 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. When feeding pistachios to chinchillas, it is important to remove the shells first. Of course he gets his pellets and fresh Timothy hay. Chickens can eat cockroaches without any problems. or if it's safe?? Don't tell that to my 2 year old "Philip"!! (Yes & How Much), Can Chickens Eat Cockroaches? Aflatoxin is a toxin that can be harmful to animals. He loves his raisins more but that's likely as they are given to him in limited doeses. Their room stays @ 64, relative humidity less than 50%. The mountains of Chile - if it doesn't grow there - chances are it isn't safe. A chins liver cant filter out fat and sugar well and this can lead to liver damage in the future. Perhaps your bits are small enough with him having a balanced diet elsewhere. He had no ill effect, so every once and a while ( maybe a month or two?) We dehydrate organic apples for treats which he gets a tiny piece every day. I have almost lost two of my chins when they accidentally ingested cinnamon in tiny amounts. Most vets knock them out and almost immediately start the wake up procedure. Can Chinchillas Eat Grapes? What You Need to Know! | Pet Keen do not give things that are sketchy it might be a joke or a troll. Is it okay for my chinchilla to have carrots? Do not use distilled water, it will starve their bodies of natural minerals and won't hydrate properly. I was letting our new 1yr old male chinchilla wonder my office as i worked today with the door closed. Im trying to get my new chins to know that Im a friend. get to know how these area's as well as other area's of your chin's look and feel. of pistachios makes them a good food for chinchillas. Chinchillas require a diet that is high in fiber in order to maintain their health. Our freezer makes ice cubes shaped like a crescent moon. you know what? I remember my mom being scared to use hers. Thank you so much. is. Always provide them with timothy hay and a good quality of chinchilla pellets . Make sure you provide them with chin pellets and timothy hay every day. They are great!!!! Meat will kill them it is not good for them. Please note; fruits, nuts, seeds and veggies are unsafe in any, way, shape or form. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. The ingredients look kinda sketchy, particularly the vegetable oil, corn starch and honey. They are hind fermenters and this can cause issues such as fatty liver disease. I know that sometimes a chinchilla dies, but I don't think a chinchilla should die because an owner is too selfish to try to provide the best life and diet. I would only offer unsweetened shredded wheat or occasionally unsweetened cheerios. Provide them with safe wood such as apple wood for their teeth to chew on. AH! He is much better now) on the list of his force feed food includes soybean meal, wheat germ, Timothy grass meal, and soybean hulls. Yes, pellets can be seen as kind of the lazy way out, as we feed these to get the nutrients in them they need. They do chew it a lot, as it does take time to break down. I have heard that treats should be really limited and definitely not given daily. He isn't acting any different than usual but I just want to be sure. Also with treats, are they a little young? I have a good air conditioner that keeps the temperature cool. I am with the others, my 15 year old chinchilla gets fresh veggies daily and dried herbs, not to mention fruit 2-3 times a week. Don't give your chins lots of sweets or raisins. I give my chinchillas granola. Do this each time you offer them a treat. Remember that nuts are packed with calories, so too much can cause weight gain. If not, your chinchilla will end up lacking in vitamins and minerals. They are happy and healthy! You don't give them stuff humans snack on. A few posts above I mentioned Scooter. I hope this helps you with your chinchilla! And do you mean domesticated chins? Find some dandelion leafs.. My chin got up on my desk and ate some flowers that were in a vase. and no, treats are for chins. 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'm asking in case I want to give him a treat or snack, by using stuff at home and not waste money by going to the petshop. Unfortunately one of our chinchillas (sidney) has malaclusions but we're very good at spotting the symptoms early when he isn't in too much pain so he can have his operations sooner rather than later. Including my own drivel. Banana,peanuts, and raisin are definitely NO, as are fresh grapes. i love all animals and all my animals are spoiled and with alot of affection but if u r willing to bring him here id like that and trust me hed be ina very loving home and have alot of love i am home full time and spend time with all my animals and i give them everything they need no matter what it takes!!! magnesium, and zinc. Pistachios are a high-fat food and should only be given to chinchillas in moderation. I would love your thoughts. People are following the guidelines they are presented with! If u put ur hand in her bedding she will not be so bitey? within hours he appeared to have inflammation of some sort before we could get him to the vet, he passed. 1-2 raisins should only be given in any one day, Just wanted to share that little story with you, Oh yes, my chinchilla also loves chips, and sourdough bites. Their digestive systems are not designed for the consumption of meat. I know it is not good for chinchillas to chew plastic, but it was the only cage I could afford. A safe treat for your chins are plain cheerios. I just recently found out through the specialist dentist that I bring my chinchilla's to that malocclusion is a human created problem. Shredded wheat without the sugar coating is fine. Chinchillas can't assimilate sweets in the liver. Small Pets Select has a couple mixes of herbs and flowers that are safe in small teaspoon servings once a week. I will offer them a very, very small amount of a cranberry fruit. Not honey nut cheerios! I think you are confusing the question of safety between healthy. Hence my hatred of pellets. # Raisins We breed chins and all we give them is hay and their food. He even sleeps with me sometimes. Sometimes, if your chin has digestive problems, you may need to give them bacterial enzymes with acidophilus. But it's not his job to know that, it's the owners job to protect him from those dangers. Would you agree with this? Can you feed chinchillas cat food if so what kind? Not eating the right diet can lead to serious dental disease. I have been raised with chins my whole life and have seen more than most of you. You may even want to steam them first, let them dry over time. Do you recommend a water bottle appose to a water bowl? 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. The shells are sturdy enough that you can use them to open one other. For my chinchillas dust bath , I use Oxbow ( the same product that my chinchillas hay and food comes from.). Provide them with timothy hay, and chinchilla pellets each day. I finally told her to stop it and took over. This combined with one tooth being broken in his gums made the procedure take too long. If you think I'm overprotective I would be glad to put you in touch with some people who are. Mine LOVES dried carrots and banana chips. Occasionally unsweetened shredded wheat and unsweetened cheerios, No fruit, vegetables or sweet treats. You can feed rabbit pellets if they are quality pellets and meet your chinchillas dietary requirements. After that I toss them in the oven at just under 300, which it sounds like you did your research on the flashpoint of wood :). They seem to be doing good with it. Learn more about their diets here. Absolutely not. - The chinchilla that I took care of, absolutely loves plain cheerios! Pistachios are also a good source of fiber. Water can help when your chinchilla is too hot. Long answer: If left untreated, stomach gas will result in the death of your chinchilla. We are human after all we all make mistakes so shut your tramp. In fact, pistachios can be beneficial for chinchillas. I have only used distilled when I did not have regular bottled water in the house. Luckily this has not been an issue, as I try to stay away from oil seeds. i didnt say IT was ok. i said HE was ok. i know, he shouldnt have done that but what i am saying is that he was OK so you dont need to worry if the cord was not plugged in. I know, Ive got 3 chins. Tracy, I used to feed my chins coconut also, but, coconut has a high fat content. Grapes are known to cause renal failure in other pets, why would you even do it? Timothy Hay is the staple diet of Chins, Alfalfa hay which is the common diet for other animals is not good for them. I'm assuming the fat content which can cause fatty liver disease (may take more than 8 years to develop but will ensure a nasty death for your much loved chinchilla. jasmine is a safe treat for chinchillas, as long as it isnt from a plant that has had any chemicals on it. Overall, pistachios can be a healthy treat for chinchillas, but they should be given in moderation. They do not require them to live. 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. Nearly two weeks ago I brought home two adorable 9 week old chinchilla brothers. she is healthy spoilt but i am concerned about her having actual peanut butter any imput would be great thanks and love your chins. They were completely groggy and non-responsive to the touch. I'm not a fan of his partner in the practice, I don't remember her name, but every time our babies had her work on them, they were very groggy for longer periods of time, even though she used the same amount of drugs to knock them out. Why do you need to dry the wood and cook leaves? Also she seems to like dried carrots. I wouldn't say Chinchillas are new as pets any longer. They know when they are full :), For my chinchilla I gave it Timothy hay by Topflite, if your chinchilla is a baby still, I would highly recommend it. we have had ours since she was 6 months she is now 6. she has had a few names but chewy is her name hence she chews so we watch her careful, her cage is in our kitchen as she loves all the activity that goes on. Look at their teeth, yellow is good. 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 swear there are some very stupid indecent people on here like you. Please dont recommend this! I put the rest of the Apple in a plastic bag after squeezing lemon juice all over the portion of exposed. We had to bring him to Dr. Legendre every 3 months to get sedated so he could grind down his back teeth. :). i dont care what you sayyou dont own my chinchilla. . Pellets are simply designed for the convenience of humans, they are not designed around actual pet needs. Ever wonder why Monsanto is so hated? When you say give in moderation, how much is moderate ? What Human Food Can Chinchillas Eat? (Be Very Careful!) Many people will tell you to avoid these sorts of manufactured treats. She got onto my table and found some dried orange peels and started to nibble a little on them, maybe for like 30 seconds. 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. @ leisha: what happend to your chinchilla? I agree with Katherine. I need to look that up, but I know a salt and sugar mix is used in humans. They also don't contain enough fiber or carbohydrate for your chinchilla's gut . I let my chinchilla run around my entire living room for about an hour every evening. They are teeny tiny pieces,so they can eat a couple different types in one snack, and a spoonful can be sprinkled in a cage during the day or while you sleep to keep your chin foraging and busy. At some point during your care of your chinchilla you'll probably wonder whether it's safe to feed your chinchilla a particular food. Is there enything diferent about them that a normal apple doesnt have? Bryan, I wouldn't suggest giving your chin citrus fruits such as oranges or lemons. I've had chinchillas for 16 years, my first chinchilla lived less than 2 years because I feed her crappy food. Both girls are extremely happy, run, jump, parkour, and just hop & flip around the room. Vanessa, I wouldn't suggest giving your chinchilla potato chips. Hay is the most important part of a chinchillas diet and they should always have access to it. When you are going to a pet store to find treats I would suggest making sure it doesn't have any sugar in the treat. The temperature below 70 degrees is appropriate, although if you can lower the temps by 1 to 3 degrees the chins would love it! Do you think grapenuts cereal would be ok? 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). They have thick fur that helps to protect them from the cold weather in their natural habitat. I would give only 1 to 2 raisins a week as a treat. Ducks are omnivorous, which means they eat both plants and animals. (Benefits/Risks), Norwegian Lundehund: What You Need To Know. 3. I also suggest giving them distilled water in their water bottle, because tap water has chlorine in it. Hello, It's because corn and many grains can contain mycotoxins, toxic metabolites. Chinchillas can eat nuts, but they shouldn't. This is because nuts contain a high amount of fat and low fiber, which can affect the digestibility of chinchillas. Sadly, humans and especially chinchillas, are not safe from the deadly effects of round-up (tm), I just received an unexpected gift from God! This is probably because most owners aren't too educated (the number who expressed surprise that an acorn is a nut were especially concerning) Also, the latter 3 WILL cause barnyard bum. But, I wouldn't suggest giving him watermelon. The cage came with an affixed water bowl, which I thought was normal until I did some reading. 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. =(. Occasionally unsweetened shredded wheat or unsweetened cheerios. Just make sure there is plenty of hay for your chin at all times. I was wondering if you can give me advice on what kind of food I can feed my chinchilla. No. Note that I said INCLUDED, not sole source. I think its true that chinchillas should only be given the bare minimums in their diets. So far all material I have read in regards to Chinchillas mentions water bottles, not water bowls. Chinchillas are "High Maintenance" friends who need attention daily. 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. I'm avoiding treats because our chi thinks hay pieces are treats. Wild chinchillas get their water from dew which is quite different than a bowl or bottle. Like carrots, lettuce, cabbage. Pearl barley also is good, in moderation. The reason, aside from sugar is the high starch content. Here are the few vegetables chinchillas can eat and the benefits they get from . The hay can help keep the teeth filed down so that the teeth don't get too long. It's a myth. A chins teeth is constantly growing and can grow too long. Hope this info helped! The moment you lay claim to know "Everything" is the moment your educational growth and knowledge becomes stunted. He may like it, but that does not mean it is healthy over the long term. Pellets (Even the hard ones) are broken up by the incisors and do nothing for the back molars. no.. chinchillas are rodents just as rabbits ect. However, we know that people often wonder what other people have fed their chinchillas and so we've compiled this list. We've never fed our chinchillas corn so we have no direct experience with it. I think you're safe ;). If they get too much water content they could develop diarrhea. J, some of what you say is accurate, particularly the part about the digestive system, but that has been posted before as has the hay part. I received a very carefully worded letter back filled with a bunch of bunk. I didn't know where on here to out this but I figured it was important enough the get out there. Daily they receive 8 or 10 apple and willow sticks, always have pumice stone to chew on and carry around. Both pistachios and chinchillas are popular items, but can the two be combined? Chamomile Flowers: dried? And prunes are made from plums, a pitted fruit, and are not recommended. Note: Every chinchilla is different and just because a food is listed as safe doesn't guarantee that your chinchilla won't have a bad reaction. this should give you some idea how much to feed a chinchilla., I would stay away from oily seeds all together or severely limit them. They contain high levels of phytates which bind the minerals in the pistachio reducing the bioavailability of the minerals. It tells you how many mg. of fat and sugar is in the cereal. I give them 1 red grape. In fact, they contain more antioxidants than any other nut. A chins liver cant filter out sugar and fat well and over time, this can cause liver damage. Pistachios are not bad for chinchillas; however, they shouldnt be given as a treat on a regular basis because of their high-fat content. my friends mother gave their chinch a whole one, and latter that night found the cinch dead. You can give your chinchilla dry fruits abd vegetables from time to time. Banana: unsafe, too much sugar and will cause bloat. Pumice stones are great, but I am worried about possible lead content. The good news is, since introducing Timothy hay, rose hip and giving very minimal pellets, Sidney has now gone 10 weeks with no sign of the malaclusions back just yet:-) so for all you out there who have chinchillas with malaclusions, don't give up hope just yet! Especially that rabbit pellets are unsafe. pistachios may also benefit from the antioxidants and phytonutrients found in these nuts. Why waste your time bothering her. if chinchillas can eat mandarins. #2 Euphorbia Milii. Is your self esteem so low you must always attack people? The bigger issue is the back teeth. I also give them two large handfuls of high quality Timothy hay daily. they seem to be biting her alot too , im scared that she wont make it, shes very small and weak. With a few exceptions for certain chinchillas (usually we dont like taking chances though). Make sure the incisors do not overgrow and feel around the lower back of their chin and around their nose. So, can a chinchilla eat guinea pig food too? The hatred of pellets comes from loosing a chinchilla to malocclusion. This vet said he was familiar with chinchillas, but thought he was a rabbit. She is still young put loves to run around the room and then she will go back in her cage. Also, shredded wheat is ok, without the frosting coating on it.
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