All of our treats have a recommended maximum serving amount in their description. Remember that even safe treats should not be given to chinchillas younger than 6 months and any new treats should be introduced slowly.
So you gave your chinchilla his rose bud for the day but he is being such a good boy! He is begging and telepathically telling you that he deserves another treat. Maybe he does! Wood chews are great to give as treats and they can have them as often as they like- even young chins.
Apple wood sticks are a classic chinchilla favorite! The small twigs usually get eaten whole while the bark off the larger pieces are chewed off. With wood chews you should make sure they are sourced from an organically grown tree and have been boiled and then baked to dry. This sanitizes the wood and makes sure it is safe for chinchillas!
All of our wood treats have been through this process and are safe for chins right out of the bag! Scritches make a good reward too. If you are training your chinchilla and have gone through their daily treat allotment, a good chin scratch should do just as well.
Try to end your training sessions before your chin uses up all the treats or interchange chin scratches with treats to lengthen a session if needed.
Be cautious about any 'chinchilla' treat purchased from a pet store or online. Many products will say they are great for chinchillas but they most certainly are not! We've been contacted by two people in the last 6 months whose chinchillas- very unfortunately- succumbed to illness caused by eating a seed bar treat and a yogurt seed treat. Do not feed anything with yogurt, dried fruit, seeds, or nuts in them. Bright, colorful packaging and pictures of a chinchilla lead many to believe they are good treats to give but even feeding to the directions on the package can wreak havoc on your chin's digestion.
Oxbow Natural Science Digestive Support and other Natural Science treats are currently the only safe treats available in pet stores. Oxbow Critical Care is often made into homemade treats for chins and is a safe alternative to other treats offered at a pet store. Pears are a great treat for chinchillas. Almonds and other nuts are not good for chinchillas.
The following list is a circulating list that already exists via InfoLific , but as we explore the best foods and treats for Chinchillas we want to add to this list as well. For a better understanding of specific trees that are good for chinchillas checkout our Chinchilla - Safe Wood blog.
Treats That We Have Available. Sold out. Conversation on our Facebook Page. Like Tweet Pin it Email. Previous Post. Leave a comment Name. Typically, the one-piece is all it takes for your chinchilla to show some affection and love.
However, when you get into some of the other treats such as certain dried fruits and even herbs, you need to be leery of how much you are offering. A small amount and not every day is the best bet for a happy and healthy chinchilla. Some great, and healthy options are rose hips and bee pollen.
Both are superfoods, but need to be given in small amounts. If you need further information on any of those primary nutritional needs discussed above, you can see some of my other posts below. To learn more about the best chinchilla hay options you have, you can view my post here. You can also learn more about choosing the correct pellets for your chinchilla here. You want to make sure your chinchilla is pooping regularly or not showing any signs of illness.
Chinchillas are one of the best pets you can choose to adopt. Chinchillas are not difficult to care for in any fashion.
Just be sure to provide the best diet possible and yes, offer a healthy and advised treat from time to time. What treats do you offer your chinchilla regularly?
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