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What chinchillas should not eat?
The reason we tell you to avoid fruits, nuts, seeds, and vegetables, is because they’re very unhealthy for your pet. Fruits + Vegetables contain a lot of natural sugar in their natural and dried forms. Pet chinchillas do not need this excess sugar. This excess sugar can resort in your Chinchilla becoming ill.
What did chinchillas eat?
Chinchillas are South American rodents that have continuously growing, open-rooted teeth to compensate for the wear that occurs from chewing on very abrasive, high-fiber grass and hay. To try to mimic this rough vegetation, the mainstay of pet chinchillas’ diets should be hay offered in unlimited quantities.
Do chinchillas cuddle with you?
Chinchillas are commonly bred as pets in the U.S. and are available from reputable breeders, pet stores and rescue groups. They tend to be affectionate, curious and social animals that can bond closely with their owners and generally like to be held close and cuddled.
Are bananas safe for chinchillas?
Fruit choices include strawberries, pears, bananas and apples. Always chop vegetables and fruits up into very small bites. Don’t let them stay in your chinchilla’s cage when they’re no longer fresh. If your chinchilla is unwell for any reason, don’t feed fruit or other foods that have significant sugar content.
What foods are toxic to chinchillas?
Chocolate – High in fat, carbohydrates and sugar and is extremely toxic to chinchillas. Corn / Maize – Will cause bloat, which is potentially fatal in chinchillas. Nuts and Seeds – Extremely high in fat, protein and oils, which leads to calcium deficiency and liver damage.
What are the best treats for chinchillas?
Chinchilla diet should be of very high quality and hygienic. Grasses, leaves, twigs and hay are the most common chinchilla treats; the right sized hay and grass pellets are important for chinchillas to cater to the needs of their ever-growing teeth.
What do fruits do chinchillas eat?
two things are very important: grass hay and chinchilla pellets.
What are things chinchillas can eat?
Chinchillas in the wild will eat a variety of plants, shrubs, and grasses. They will consume stalks, stems, leaves, shoots, fruits, seeds and roots, depending on what time of year it is.