I need to cut back on their raisin intake. & Yes the cage can be cleaned with water and soap as long as the soap doesnt have any bleach or crazy ingredients in it that would be lingering. Unfortunately he died of old age. much can lead to weight gain and other health problems. I will never have only one water source again. They cant have plastic in the cage, they cant have fruits, veggies, or seeds (I believe theres a few dried up fruits you can feed them around once a month). They are usually in the Mexican spice area. (Is Crackers Toxic To Horses)Continue, Mangoes are a sweet, delicious, and nutritious fruit that can be enjoyed by people and animals alike. Can they have apples or not? For some reason salt helps the body retain water, or something. Some people wont even do that. Heinz.So what is the main source of food for your chins? If you give them too many nuts they can get sick. Does anyone have any advice on those treats made by "vitakraft"? All of the fruits, even with the sugar are not bad if given in moderation. if so then it is safe, but in moderation. She even goes after your hand to bite it, making it hard to pet my other female, Pippa, because they're in the cage together. They are sisters. Kim. Supplements. Treats keep chinchillas happy. I love the unique names of your chinchillas! However, pistachios are high in calories and should be given in moderation. our chinchilla has chewed up electriccal cords and plastic and he has eaten MANY things he is no sopossed to but he is okay. I've been using those as his once or twice a day snack. The long and short but unrelated, stay away from pet products made in China. Use bottled water. they are boring otherwise. Why would you feed unhealthy treats when there are plenty of healthy options available they they love to eat just as much as the un-healthy ones? I always check on the side of cereal boxes for the fat and sugar content. A better option would be raisins, apple slices, cranberries, or other small pieces of fruit. She is still young put loves to run around the room and then she will go back in her cage. Fresh regular apples or dried apples occasionally are ok, carrots are ok as well-also in small doses occasionally same as apples, Hello, . Ducks are omnivorous, which means they eat both plants and animals. Thank God he didnt get electrocuted. I give him one and he loves them. I hope this helps you with your chinchilla! Sometimes they will get to share about a teaspoon of old fashion oats. I was a wreck when he was in an oxygen tank and that was when I met their baby brother, who also passed at the ER that fateful day. I rescued a chin who wasn't being treated right, he was in a hamster cage. It is a great source of protein and fiber?? Alfalfa is ok for a treat, but don't feed your chin alfalfa hay everyday. Sugar always turns into fat. This is because pistachios are high in fat and can cause chinchillas to gain weight quickly. Several vegetables are as harmful as fresh nuts for . It can cause liver damage in the long run. I also picked up some screw in bolts with wingnuts, similar to what they use for "leaping ledges" This way i could customize the shelf size to fit the entire width of their cage. Some people wont do this. 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. Her poor chinchilla probably hates it's life! I hope your fur baby does better soon. 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. Wild chinchillas get their water from dew which is quite different than a bowl or bottle. Try oxbow, nutriphase, mazuri brand pellets. I have those as well. It is small for now but I hope it becomes a place for us to easily exchange ideas and experiences without the ego. I don't know if posting it violates any rules, if so the mods can remove it. Note that I said INCLUDED, not sole source. We had to bring him to Dr. Legendre every 3 months to get sedated so he could grind down his back teeth. I have never fed mine fruit. Instead, chinchillas should eat a mixture of hay and pellets. Do you think these are bad for him? However, they are known to eat other things as well, including vegetables, fruits, and even crackers. and is still active and not looking like it makes her sick. Just make sure there is plenty of hay for your chin at all times. Wheat, Wheat Flour, Turnip Seeds, Rice, Barley, Buckwheat, Corn Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Propionate (a Preservative), Honey, Lecithin, Vegetable Oil, Color Added (Yellow 5, Yellow 6), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement. Hope this information helped Are vegitables ok for them to eat? Thus, anything they eat needs to pass through their digestive system, which can be a problem if the food was toxic for them. Also, most banana chips from grocery stores are deep fried and full of oil. if chinchillas can eat mandarins. Aflatoxin is a toxin that can be harmful to animals. It got to the point where clipping did not work. Hi, I have a silly question - but I would really appreciate it if you could please answer it. Wow Heinz, I'm impressed! Also, you may want to buy some wooden sticks or lava blocks from petsmart. What fruits can chinchillas eat? Sorry for being so long winded, but look forward to comments on how we are doing with the girls. Both pistachios and chinchillas are popular items, but can the two be combined? Required fields are marked *. Thanks. By that point a chinchilla just needs to swallow the mush. You think they are eating Chinchilla pellets in the wild? Their diets does adapt quite abit but the most important thing they need is hay, well and of course chunks of wood to chew. Yes, chinchillas can eat pistachios. i dont like the stuff 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. So, its important to limit the amount of pistachios your chinchilla eats. Alfalfa hay has high calcium. Also, provide your pet with safe wood from a pet store for chewing. Frozen Grapes: unsafe, too much sugar and will cause bloat. Chins don't need vegetables because it can sometimes cause diarrhea. There stomachs are not made to digest yogurt, and it can cause bloating, and sickness that can lead to death. It is important to note that pistachios wont make your chinchilla sick, nor are they poisonous to them. and then you look at their profile pic, and its a pic of a chinchilla cage with the very same stuff in it. Look at their teeth, yellow is good. I have a good air conditioner that keeps the temperature cool. Wild chins eat nuts and berries along with vegetation. Why waste your time bothering her. Vanessa, I wouldn't suggest giving your chinchilla potato chips. 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. I leave a bowl of food avalible for my chinchilla at all times, Should I be doing this? I love him to death and sometimes I wake up when he's loose at night and I find him on my face sniffing or lightly nibbling my ear; never biting :) I love him to death; he's only maybe a year old now, and I wanna give him a great life. This is not to say you do not need to take your chin to a vet AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE DIARRHOEA I have just seen it so many times over the last 12 years, and spoken with enough vets I now know some of the dangers to look out for. Second, the shells of pistachios can be sharp and dangerous for chinchillas. Also she seems to like dried carrots. I have rat who can bite that's because they are scared but he is caring towards his companion ? 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. I am feeding her critical care and desperately trying to help her gain weight. I have fed my chinchilla air popped, unflavored and unsalted popcorn. Also, I will occasionally give a raisin but any food that is considered to be "wet" I will not give as they are very prone to diarrhea witch can kill them. They both seem to recognize their names. They can have dried apple, but it contains a lot of the bad sugar (the natural occuring sugar in apples changes into chrystalised sugar when dried). ever day comes to the cage trying to push her whole face out, and she doesn't even like me that well yet. on the danger side, Cedar, oak, mahogany, Balsam, any pit fruit (Apricot, peach, cherry etc) are ridden with Cianide. i dont care what you sayyou dont own my chinchilla. Pellets are a supplementary to chinchilla diet. no.. chinchillas are rodents just as rabbits ect. Ive noticed certain seeds seem to require more back of mouth chewing as they are too small to be broken up by incisors and too hard to be simply gummed. then your chinchilla will have nothing. Louie is. have you guys ever heard of this? Charlene, its sounds like you are doing a great job taking care of your daughters chins! Seeds and nuts in general are not good for chinchillas because they contain too much fat; however, there are exceptions to this rule. Jane is her name and she is 6 months old. One of them had chewed through a lamp cord. Sorry for continuing my rant, but I have dedicated myself to spreading this info as much as possible. They are absolute nib-noses and love to explore anything new. Hope this information helped! You can buy wooden sticks or lava blocks at petsmart to help keep your chins teeth filed down. Do not feed your chinchilla Avocado pits, it will die! ahah My chinchilla ate them. Hi Chinchilla Planet. Oats: safe, can be steel cut or old fashioned. I just cut a bunch of branches off the apple and hazelnut tree in our yard and have been cutting the bigger ones into disks. He's healthy and still very playful and active. I feed my chinchilla high fiber Timothy hay and Timothy pellets under the Vitakraft brand. well, guess what. I know I am harsh on pellets, but to completely contradict myself, they probably aren't all that bad IN MODERATION. Sometimes critters chew on food items but don't actually Eat them, that could be a reason it's sold as a treat? Please answer ASAP because I don't want to harm him. They will also eat plastic, if you let them and that will clog their intestinal path. My website is not about chinchillas not does it have much in the way of relevant chinchilla information, I own an alarm company and I found posting pictures of chinchillas more agreeable to my way of doing things than the standard fear mongering pictures of some random Sara and Romeo breaking into someone's home. Anything with alot of sap is usually not good. A chinchilla liver cant digest fat. is it not healthy for them to eat it fresh? Nuts won't kill them. Chinchillas pretty much have to poop constantly, if they stop for extended periods of time, of the turds get small and hard, you need to have them looked at pronto. 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. If you aren't familiar with the concept, round up is one of the most deadly agro chemicals on the planet. Sheri, I'm glad I could help, but I will be the first to admit, I am by no means an expert. Chinchillas will eat a lot of things but only a few items are ok for them to eat. If you care for your chin at all, please refrain from feeding them pellets. Orchard grass is another kind thats sweeter than timmothy but theyre only supposed to have small amounts. While they can eat a variety of different foods, there are some that are better for them than others. So why do we want the corn to survive round-up?? I recently started giving aquarius (14 or 15 years old and still bouncing) a dried cranberry twice a day (Thoroughly washed to remove any added sugar) when she had a GI. please search before you give Do not use distilled water, it will starve their bodies of natural minerals and won't hydrate properly. Dark leafy greens are not recommended as they can make chinchillas sick. Third, like all nuts. Is it harmful? Apple, pear and grape are ok, and I assume so is Alder. Pine is ok, but it needs to be kiln dried. Maybe a piece of walnut, almond or cashews? And prunes are made from plums, a pitted fruit, and are not recommended. Chaos and Copper came from a home with a dozen chinchillas, so they eat like little pigs :) they have more of a hay diet as the rest, because I am still trying to get the girls away from the junk, but doing this too fast results in them not eating. my friends mother gave their chinch a whole one, and latter that night found the cinch dead. I would not rely on everything in the non poisonous list as being non poisonous as I believe Eucaliptus is (Except to sloths) and California Poppy's do have trace amounts of opium in their latex. Uncooked Elbow Noodle: safe, but in moderation. Difference is, most who go green don't mind those who stick to pellets and hay. Which is not advised but u can't Molly coddle any pet . I would appreciate any information on this topic! Lauren, its best to feed your chin plain cheerios. Bought a hygrometer and keep them in a room that stays between 60 - 70 with humidity less than 50%. Same digestive track as the wild one. So the pet food companies may hate this, but our babies are on a no pellet diet and are incredibly healthy, as a result. Wedge your thumbnails into the crack and pull them apart in opposite directions. Our freezer makes ice cubes shaped like a crescent moon. if your not sure, go to a safe webstore online to purchase it. Gas can have some very serious health consequences for a chinchilla. Avocados are unsafe for chinchilla's, well at least their pits are. If you want to give a treat try a wood stick, new kind of hay, bit of slow cook oats ( DO NOT use the quick cook kind), a cheerio, or a shredded wheat, but no more than once a day. But I wouldn't advise giving them these seeds, because they are very high fat and has lots of salt. Pretty nasty eh! They were born in October of 2015. Can chinchillas eat acorns? Timothy grass is a little more speedy hence I supplement with the Orchard grass. I also have a water bottle on the s De of his cage. Too much sugar. I have read that sometimes, this problem is inherited. The thing is I have a friend in that industry and he has a few GMO patents under his name. So sad for their loss. Fennel, Millet, and Quinoa are also favorites. Not to mention the stabilizer and preservatives. My uncle use to ranch them for their fur and I hated him for that, now I spend my life trying to save them. I read that distilled water does not hydrate properly and is worse to give to chin than plain tap water. I'm just looking for different ideas Chinchillas shouldn't be given meat of any kind. He may love them, and 8 is still young for a chinchilla. I collect pruned sticks from peoples apple trees. Oh ya, one quick addition. I believe grape is ok, but I would double check on that one. Some are poisonous to chinchillas. One of the best treats for a chinchilla and can be offered daily. Im trying to get my new chins to know that Im a friend. Pistachio nuts are fine for pregnant chinchillas; however, they should only be had on occasion. :). Because of "round up ready" corn. I am going to get a Chinchilla soon. It turns out, like broccoli, kale produces sulforaphane which produces hydrogen sulfide in the gut. Whenever I look at adding seeds to their diet, I look at the nutrient content and see if it is an ingredient in any chinchilla food on the market. Small Pets Select has a couple mixes of herbs and flowers that are safe in small teaspoon servings once a week. Yes, everyone has to decide what's best for their pet, I totally agree with this. Aside from that, the oil is generally not good for them. Corn, and products that contain corn, is not okay for your chinchilla. The honey nut cheerios have too high of sugar and fat content. I would substitute the grapes with a raisin. They do chew these in the wild so I'm assuming they are perfectly fine. If you notice your chinchilla clammering to the edge of the cage and desperately wanting to lick you. The site is a turn-off and I hope not to wander in again. Our 1st one love to be picked up and would play pass the chinchilla on the shoulder. Cheerios are safe because it doesn't have any sugar and very, very low fat content. He just picks out the seeds from his food. It's just a question of reading up on it. Oxbow has so many good reviews also Mizuri brand does too when it comes to everything chinchilla I get everything from chewy and get it on auto shop to save u some dough. Raisins: unsafe, too much sugar Hope this information helps! Can chinchillas have fresh/dried apples? The hay is important because it keeps their digestive system healthy. A safe treat for your chin is plain cheerios. Recently I got a package of Jasmine tea for christmas, and I made the mistake of putting it too close to his cage. Like children, if you give them an easier and tastier option, they will take it, leaving the one which is better for them. They are great!!!! Never ever give wet fruits to chinchillas always give dry. It was a real difficult challenge to get her digestive system working again. Fiber helps to keep the digestive system healthy and can, promote regularity. Much Love and Light to you! Watch feces, most will be hard and black, soft or brown is time to adjust diet to mostly Timothy hay. I disagree with a ton of things on that list. Kim. 1 The deluxe chinchilla food is made from high-fiber alfalfa meal to promote gastrointestinal health, with added fiber, protein, and fat derived from soybeans. Absolutely not. Chins cant digest high fat or sugars well. Fruits aren't recommended for your chin because of the possibility of diarrhea. He went about exploring but stopped by my garbage can and seemed VERY interestsed in my popcorn bag (no i didn't let him have it, and have since my garbage to a desk behind me) :), Kupcak, some people gives their chins air popped, popcorn with no salt and butter. Is your self esteem so low you must always attack people? Make sure the incisors do not overgrow and feel around the lower back of their chin and around their nose. are unsalted peanuts safe for chinchilla consumption? I saw it on the pictures of the chinchilla books and want to know if it's ok to feed it to him everyday. Some chinchillas get lucky, but in the end, results show that chinchillas strive off of a strict diet of that, and chinchillas with fruit and veggies usually die earlier on. I think She waited too long. An elbow noodle is pure sugar; it's starch, which is pure glucose. Always provide them with timothy hay and a good quality of chinchilla pellets . Also, don't give your chins any yogurt or fruits. Just another suggestion for a treat that should be given sparingly. Pine (Without sap) Aspen, Blackberry, Apple, Pear, Raspberry. What about cherrys ? The mountains of Chile - if it doesn't grow there - chances are it isn't safe. They are also a choking hazard, so it is important to make sure that the pistachios are chopped into small pieces before giving them to your chinchilla. 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. I know a lot of people are feeding their chinchillas plain Cheerios, and I really need to look at this list because of some of the grains I am feeding ours. I have given mine dried rose-hips from local outdoor known pesticide free plants. I have three fluffy hammocks. So like a grain of sand. You can get these supplies at places like PetSmart or on Amazon. They are happy and healthy! As you can imagine the list of possible things to feed a chinchilla are endless. Will it kill them to eat them? In fact, they contain more antioxidants than any other nut. If you listen to this website you will surely kill your chinchilla!! same with green apples, i only give little pieces. I would take a look into oxbowanimalhealth.com . We switched to a wood, that was ok if he chewed on, and changed the food and he is still peeing on it. Alfalfa when feed on a diet with alfalfa based pellets is un-needed and can provide excess calcium. As you know, chinchillas are plant-eating animals. They do get out of there cage for lots of exercise . But also acknowledge that these critters are in Captivity. You can also give your pets a plain cheerio or unfrosted shredded wheat each day as a treat. Is it ok to use a little bleach water to clean the cage monthly. The vitamins and minerals in pistachios are also beneficial for chinchillas. Bryan, I wouldn't suggest giving your chin citrus fruits such as oranges or lemons. I have been breeding for years and I have always fed mine Purina Show Quality Rabbit Formula. #3 Shirley Poppy. Period. When they leave their home, we will do interior maintenance. The gsy must be as green as possible so that their digestive system gets the correct nutrients. Nuts are generally bad because of the oil content. I also found a site which listed a certain human anti diarrhoea pill as ok for Chinchilla's but in a .02 mg per kg dosage. I found some really nice freeze dried apples, pears and banana's at Costco. Thank you so much. Actually Ox Bow contains more filler which makes you have to spend more on supplements. If not, your chinchilla will end up lacking in vitamins and minerals. The thing with chinchillas is, surgery requiring anaesthesia is a race against time. 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!!! I haven't determined the time frame but I try to get them as dry as possible, seeing as the wood is fresh. 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. We've been in that situation. A safe treat for your chins are plain cheerios. Manna Pro and Nutrena rabbit pellets are safe, mazuri & oxbow pellets are really good as well. He literally LOVES green apples!! He also loves the carrot, corn, & alfalfa slims. I have rescued a beautiful male/neutered blue chin, and built him a great cage (~ 4' long, 3' high and 2' deep) He is affectionate, healthy, and likes scratches but not cuddles. no corn. I think I saw some packaged ones at the pet store for chinchillas. Infact a made up recipe can also work. Many chins are trainable and the moderate use of treats shouldn't be banned. Although peas do have sugar and are kinda high in carbs, moderation is the key and, as with any food, make sure the individual chin's system can handle it. They key is to ensure they have lots to make them grind their teeth. Also, shredded wheat without the sugar coating is fine. Chin's livers cant filter out high sugar and fat contents. ***********. Blackberry & raspberry leaves are great as well I would also suggest not giving a chinchilla Iceburg Lettuce! Please help!! she gets her chin food,she has a wood chew block plus her special chew stuff she gets throughout the month for a treat and of course her cheerios and shreddies. i know if I put them inthe cage they will be eaten but is it safe?? Chinchillas have different personalities, some like to be held and some don't. I wouldn't know for sure. Dried Dandelion leaves: safe, but in moderation. There are also many other poisonous woods, so I simply stick with the basics. Nuts, seeds, and dried fruit are greatly enjoyed by chinchillas but should be fed sparingly or avoided. It's so cute! But, I wouldn't suggest giving him watermelon. Chins cant digest sugar or high fat treats. No one is saying that you allow your chinchilla to chew on cords. The Vet said that chinchillas can have arthritis in their joints; she did take x-rays and found swelling in Jane's joints. Also, as far as the "quality" of oxbow pellets goes, they use Alfalfa in them. Despite what the main article says rabbit pellets are okay if using high quality brands and in many cases are better than most of the crap that most people feed. Including my own drivel. Just make sure that you don't give him an entire piece of fruit. I learned alot from Dr. Legendre. Charlie loves them we call them his donuts and he goes nuts!!! Nasty. Thanks. 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. Here is a breakdown of the nutrients your chinchilla needs in their diet and in what percentages. If you can get untreated wood it's best. Kim. Here it's not uncommon for breeders to offer their chinchillas a pierce of apple when they are at shows. and I messed up and posted a pic of it. I also feed them apple tree leaves in the summer. I did some reading and apparently it helps cure fatty liver disease, which is what caught my attention. Thanks you guys hello i do not know if anyone replyed to your answer??? I don't want to hurt my future pet. I guess he doesn't like the pellets. Pistachios are mostly fat with a little protein and carbohydrate. 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. Their teeth are constantly growing and they have to keep those teeth filed down to eat. 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. Tracy, I used to feed my chins coconut also, but, coconut has a high fat content. I dont get how lettuce is okay because that has water in it too, Depends on what kind of wood it is. crap. :). can i dry out my own dandylions and clovers and rose petals? Giving proper care to a chinchilla has nothing to do with self esteem or being a dick head. Can Ducks Eat Scrambled Eggs? No you don't give them vegetables or fruits at any given time. 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. As Shawn said chinchillas should only eat two tablespoons a day. Aside from raisins, we don't give our chinchillas any of the above for the reasons you cite. Always provide chinchilla pellets and timothy hay as well. Thanks much! You are definitely giving them plenty of play time outside their cage. I have sooo many around my house and it seams that my chinchilla resembles a squirrel. The key point is the amount given, I tear them up so what I give her is smaller than a raisin, and she only gets one piece a day, as a treat when she goes back into her cage. For something that is sweet to them and a bit healthier than corn, try dried veggie bits, often sold for people (some places sell them for parrots too)- it usually has green and red pepper, carrot, peas and tomato, and some have jalapeo,which some chins love and some hate- most of mine love the teeny tiny bits of mild ones in the bags of veggies I get. Beware of Fiji bottled water. She also told us our chin was the best looking chinchilla she's ever seen.
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