Not in their natural diet, but I thought id ask your opinion. An elbow noodle is pure sugar; it's starch, which is pure glucose. Sorry for the graphic image, but this leads into the reasoning behind my much publicized hatred of pellets for any and all rodents. cherries, peaches, and plums. Finally, pistachios contain a substance called aflatoxin. I absolutely would not continue to do so as its said that not to give your chinchillas acidic foods, even raisins they say to only give a few at most twice a week as a treat due to the acidity of them, and the same with items that contain high amounts of sugar! geez! It got to the point where clipping did not work. 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. Fibre - 30-35%. As much as I love to give Mouse treats, I almost had to take him to the vet because of them. Well. Chinchillas are a type of rodent that is often kept as a pet. to keep your chin safe, take all plastic out and replace with kd pine ledges. Some farmers also add foods like, Read More Can Ducks Eat Scrambled Eggs? They do not require them to live. But if you really want to treat him to something fresh, give him herb instead. Natural sugars are not deadly. Can Hamsters Eat Pistachios? Ingredients include food coloring. These mycotoxins are know carcinogens for rodents. I built 8" x 8" Pine house with 2 entrances holes 4", 2 ledges 4"x 8". also, since i assume you are in Atlanta (webstats) i would invest in an ac unit with a backup, for the chinchilla room. i am a chinchilla lover and i learn lots from them!!! she loves her plain cheerios with abit of peanut butter on them i say peanut butter cant be good for her,not sure any input would be great. are unsalted peanuts safe for chinchilla consumption? If it is I would suggest giving them some ice cubes to munch on. Always try to keep their treats low in fat and sugar, if possible. There is a wide variety of options, we have narrowed it down the best and most popular you should have on hand . You are definitely giving them plenty of play time outside their cage. It's because corn and many grains can contain mycotoxins, toxic metabolites. A chinchilla's teeth float and continually grow. i was wondering if your chinchilla poops in the pellet bowl do you just dump out the food because i have seen that since there stomachs are really senstitive will this make them sick. 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. 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. Most chins don't like to be handled very much. That can block their intestines and kill them. any advice My oldest male bite into a live cord and I have no clue how he got to it from his cage. I like to think "in the wild". But one last word, if you have any doubt or instinct that it isn't safe - DON'T GIVE IT TO THEM!! Willow and apple leaves are also treats. Stacy, I wouldn't allow my chin to eat peanut butter sandwichs. Picking the day after a rainfall also helps with the clean part. and she has yet to have any runny stools. Ariel, Try to give your chins only 1 or 2 raisins a month. 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. 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. Thank goodness his constipation wasn't anything serious and cleared up, literally, the day of his vet visit. Limit the amount you give them or they will get fat. I would occasionally give raisins. I would take a look into oxbowanimalhealth.com . Pistachios are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats for chinchillas. Always provide them with timothy hay and a good quality of chinchilla pellets and I use distilled water in their water bottles because tap water has too many toxic chemicals. (As we witnessed). Provide your pet with chinchilla pellets and timothy hay everyday. as a treat coconut husk A raisin only once in a while. Kim. I saw it on the pictures of the chinchilla books and want to know if it's ok to feed it to him everyday. What is the best temp to keep the room? I would also suggest not giving a chinchilla Iceburg Lettuce! Although these foods are considered safe, they should be fed in moderation. Specially Fruits that have high sugar and can cause gass, bloat, diabetes, blindness and death. Chins can not process sugars, consider them diabetic for all food purposes. Dried bananas from the store, although "organic" are generally treated with either a sulphite or coated with a long chain fatty acid like palm oil. I give them one or two small pieces each day and they even prefer it to raisins. Also, don't give your chins any yogurt or fruits. Ours just love chewing on their pine shelves. It is best to let the branches cure / dry for a season then steam them to kill any bacteria. Hope this information helps you. Air popped popcorn with no butter is okay, shredded treat that's unfrosted is good too. Danielle, your chin will be fine. Chinchillas are popular pets due to their playful and affectionate nature. Also, just because something is listed as non poisonous, this is to humans, it still may cause issues with Chinchilla's as they digest differently than humans. The reason, aside from sugar is the high starch content. Most places that treat dogs/cats that we've check in with have no idea what to do with chinchillas. Would you agree with this? When I see an apple tree I ask the owner if I can get any cut sticks they are usually happy to hand them over. I personally haven't given my chins popcorn as a treat. I believe plain cheerios are the safest treat for your chin. We made that mistake and it ended very badly..! He eats Oxbow pellets and timothy hay. Water can help when your chinchilla is too hot. the multiple seeds in their bowl gives them variety and keeps them interested. A chins liver cant filter out sugar and fat well and over time, this can cause liver damage. another thing i've discovered with aquarius as she gets older, we got her in 2004 and we think she was 2 or 3 at the time, she does tend to have more in the way of picky bowels (compared to the others on the same diet) in that her digestive system slows down and her turds get smaller and harder. this should give you some idea how much to feed a chinchilla., All other foods on this list are in severe moderation. Make sure they are clean without dirt and bug poop and slime. Why do people love them as pets?? Please spend some time on research! You don't want the chins to get what is called bloat. I was wondering if chinchillas can eat small scraps of meat. Chinchillas should have a good quality kibble to balance nutritional needs. Um I'm sorry to join in but why don't you leave this poor girl alone for goodness' sake. My chin loves to chomp on a spinach piece of penneI give him that as a treat only once or twice a week. they seem to be biting her alot too , im scared that she wont make it, shes very small and weak. My 2 seventeen year old chinchillas eat similar and go for checkups twice a year. I had to show my dad because he didn't believe me when I said chinchillas can't have skittles because they can't digest sugar. I would avoid it. 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. Watch feces, most will be hard and black, soft or brown is time to adjust diet to mostly Timothy hay. 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. Overall, pistachios can be a healthy snack for chinchillas. Do you think grapenuts cereal would be ok? Uncooked Elbow Noodle: safe, but in moderation. Im not certain if jasmine wood is the safest wood for your chins. Its ok to give him a plain cheerio as a treat. The only real problem I could identify in my care of them was that I gave them occasional unsalted peanuts (on the advice of another chinchilla owner who treated her chinchillas with them). Dried rose hips. (look above). so i am almost positive that your chinchilla will be okay! The mountains of Chile - if it doesn't grow there - chances are it isn't safe. Mine LOVES dried carrots and banana chips. Your comment is more of an adhomonym, than anything worthwhile. what should i feed it on a daily basis? Anyone in their right mind knows that you dont keep electrical cords of any kind near your chinchilla. I give mine the apple horse biscuit they love them - the breeder states they r safe and the love apples. I was wondering if you can give me advice on what kind of food I can feed my chinchilla. Look at their teeth, yellow is good. Raisins help prevent constipation and every ranch in the world that doesnt kill there chinchillas for coats gives them raisins. I noticed corn was not on the list and have been feeding my chinchilla raw corn (on the cob in sections) and placing it on that pet cabob the pet shop sells. Chinchillas need a diet that is high in fiber and low in sugar in order to stay healthy. The Vet said that chinchillas can have arthritis in their joints; she did take x-rays and found swelling in Jane's joints. Chinchillas are relatively new as pets and very little is known about them. Not honey nut cheerios! The high fat content in pistachios can cause digestive problems, such as diarrhea, for chinchillas. Orchard grass is another kind thats sweeter than timmothy but theyre only supposed to have small amounts. I have never fed mine fruit. A typical chinchilla diet may include hay, pellets, fresh vegetables, and seeds. The girls get to run freely in the room at least once a day for an hour or so. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a358b42852a01de04c38ec8b99ff5622" );document.getElementById("bb8934e135").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Don't subscribe Chins don't need vegetables because it can sometimes cause diarrhea. As with anything it shouldn't be given in too great ammounts. As Shawn said chinchillas should only eat two tablespoons a day. Required fields are marked *. The important thing is to make sure that your chinchilla continues to eat his regular food which is where the necessary nutrition comes from. pistachios may also benefit from the antioxidants and phytonutrients found in these nuts. They're native to Western South America and live in the Andes Mountains. Healthy fats are necessary for the absorption of vitamins and minerals. With a few exceptions for certain chinchillas (usually we dont like taking chances though). (Benefits/Risks), Can Chinchillas Eat Pretzels? Too many pistachios can cause gastrointestinal upset in chinchillas. the alfalfa hay has too much calcium which can be bad for your chinchilla. I kept petting and gently stimulating them throughout the ordeal. Im worried about my little guy. Normally, if you go to your local petco or pet smart they will have dried hay specifically for small animals. I had this apple and my chinchilla toke it right out of my hand. A safe treat for your chins are plain cheerios. Also, you may want to buy some wooden sticks or lava blocks from petsmart. I like using kiln dried pine myself but fruit bearing seeds is ok.Rosehip are an excellent treat as long as you no there's no pesticides on them.Dandelion and nasturtium petals are ok too. The ones I get are in a see through plastic bag. When feeding pistachios to chinchillas, it is important to remove the shells first. Alix, don't feed your chin lettuce! (Benefits/Risks), Can Chinchillas Eat Strawberries? If you can get untreated wood it's best. She also has two full sized cages with connecting tubes to herself (48" high) Basically a ferret cage with home made pine ledges (like leaping / sleeping ledges but bigger) I am by no means an expert and would NEVER claim to be or close myself to other ideas with grandiose statements based on nothing but internet hoopla. Nasty. Set or lay on the floor, they will come to you. A chinchilla liver cant digest fat. Do you think something like that is possible? When I squeezed the bottle, she must have drank 3 to 4 tbsp. Also, you can give them original cheerios(no sugar type cheerios.)