Yes, but this is a post about chincilla's not rats. I have one who loves crackers (unsalted of course), another one loves french fries and one who loves to have snow in her cage. they are boring otherwise. I am sticking to the seed and hay diet (Low fat seeds) peas for some, but in moderation as they are full of carbs, I cut them out once, but when one of the chins stopped eating, I guess in protest, the vet said to give them back. as a treat coconut husk Try to always keep your chin's treats low in sugar and fat content. Gas can have some very serious health consequences for a chinchilla. I give them 1 red grape. Great place to explore and play chase. and no, treats are for chins. 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. I use water filtered through a fridge that I carefully maintain. If you offer pistachios to your chinchilla, be sure to do so in moderation. Xo, you should give your chinchilla a small amount of dried fruit like and peice of apple each month and same with veggies and they can have many unsalted nuts and also enjoy burnt toast crumbs. note, i am by no means discounting the importance of a vet. If you notice your chinchilla clammering to the edge of the cage and desperately wanting to lick you. They can't digest sand or rocks. A dish, on the other hand, is a magnet for all sorts of things meaning you'll have to clean it quite regularly. Fruits aren't recommended for your chin because of the possibility of diarrhea. They also like things like dried honeysuckle, rises and Rose hips. 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. Nearly two weeks ago I brought home two adorable 9 week old chinchilla brothers. I'm thinking of getting a Chin as a pet, but from what I've read, they mostly just run and jump! What exists in the Andes Mountains? depending on which type is being left in your chinchilla's food dish you will want to use your own judgement and what you feel is safest for your pet. (Benefits/Risks), Norwegian Lundehund: What You Need To Know. 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 :). The digestive tract of the chinchillas is a bit sensitive, which reduces the list of foods it can eat. Just like ALL ANIMALS! I didn't give him a lot. But you need to restrict treats and grains. A better option would be raisins, apple slices, cranberries, or other small pieces of fruit. I might be misunderstanding what you are saying, but hay alone is not enough. I had this apple and my chinchilla toke it right out of my hand. We don't know whether these foods are safe or healthy. Chinchilla's livers cant filter out fat and sugar well and this can lead to liver damage over time. Period. They can help boost your parakeets immune, Read More Can Parakeets Eat Mango? You can put your chin dust in a small pan for them to roll around in to clean their fur.Sounds like you really love your chins and are a great chin parent! Sadly we're not sure if that extends to fresh corn. This keeps their digestive system working properly, I think everyone on this site who has chinchillas are doing a great job in keeping their chins healthy. No you don't give them vegetables or fruits at any given time. It can cause liver damage in the long run. But I have spent endless hours doing research, and have talked with tons of people who know more about chinchillas that I do, people who have had chinchillas their whole lives and who chinchillas are their lives and living. Are they good or not ? My chinchilla also loves dried organic apricots. He has a real sweet tooth, though. Moderation is the key with these little guys. Sadly most chinchillas in captivity suffer at the hands of their owners are often neglected and never properly cared for in the environment they actually require. Anyone know if it will have any bad side effects? 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. by rachel. A few posts above I mentioned Scooter. Check out my website dedicated to our sweet lost Tigger. Very low fat and my chins love them. Look at their teeth, yellow is good. Horses cannot digest crackers properly and it, Read More Can Horses Eat Crackers? He is much better now) on the list of his force feed food includes soybean meal, wheat germ, Timothy grass meal, and soybean hulls. I have been reading that sweet fruits can be harmful to a chins digestive tract. Mine LOVES dried carrots and banana chips. They are high in fiber and vitamin C. Dried Herbs (dandelion roots or leaves, rosemary, hibiscus, parsley, strawberry, and blackberry leaves). I do and they love them. They are usually in the Mexican spice area. 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). Dried Clover: safe i think, but in moderation Pistachios, are a good source of protein, which is an important nutrient for chinchillas. If whoever that is would have read the article, he or she would know that chinchillas dont have the same digestive tract as "other animals". I have just came from the supermarket pet section. seriously! As does high fructose corn syrup, corn starch and all sorts of nasties. Also, don't give your chins any yogurt or fruits. 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. I hope that's helpful. In the summer, I generally gather CLEAN MOLD FREE clover, wheat stocks and heads, and dandilion leaves. Chinchillas should eat dried fruits only. These two girls absolutely love to bite and or lick the ice for 4 or 5 minutes! I also add in this organic multigrain crushed grain cereal (looks like oatmeal but with kamut, bran, oat and a few others) AS A TREAT IN MODERATION due to the softer nature. Also is it ok to feed them lettuce? This is why vets will not sterilise the female, as this procedure is more invasive and require a longer knock out time. I avoid most fruits & vegetables (chinchillas are not made to digest much sugar) as well as processed food, Mazuri chinchilla pellets excepted. ( she has tons in hay in cage as well). . So farmers can spray the crap out of their fields with it. They seem to like to hold the hay in chunks as they eat it more than strands of hay. There are also many other poisonous woods, so I simply stick with the basics. I have found that my Chins love coconut. You should avoid citrus foods. He even sleeps with me sometimes. A safe treat to give your chins is plain cheerios. Is pistachios bad for pregnant chinchillas? Whats most important is to provide them with fresh pellets and timothy hay. Will it kill them to eat them? Why do people love them as pets?? If your vet only clips their front teeth, you may ask for him/her to xray your chin.
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