Can Chinchillas Eat Pistachios? (Benefits/Risks) Thanks much! They can't digest sand or rocks. Sometimes they will get to share about a teaspoon of old fashion oats. just lay off guys! If they get too much water content they could develop diarrhea. Don'the know why. To avoid the extra expense of buying treats from a pet store, go with raisins. He is about 7 yrs old. I also have two uncoloured pumice chews on different levels of their cage, but can anyone give me further suggestions on how to prevent this? I hope your fur baby does better soon. Can you feed chinchillas cat food if so what kind? Is it just Apple that has been dried? 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). I use water filtered through a fridge that I carefully maintain. I think it comes down to Chinchilla's will eat what they like and what is easy and leave the rest. This isnt good for chinchillas. Is a fan ok on low temp days when air conditioning is not need.I let them out of there cage twice a day 4 a couple of hrs, Is this enough play time out of time? You might want to check out this list of chinchilla treats. What are you saying is Apples not good for them I had run out of feed and gave them an Apple and Ban.and carrots until I can find a store around here that has food for them, Please come t to my reply,I have never run out of feed and they are not no stores around here that has any not even Walmart I try to buy a month supply I have had them about 1year they don't seem to be eating oats or ban.or carrots what should I do, get them timothy hay, they can survive off mostly that, that is the main thing they eat, Timmothy hay should be their main food source, the list said bananas are ok but theyre not, bananas should be avoided at all costs. Healthy treats can be given. Living in the Vancouver area, we have lots of wild blackberry bushes and I have a number of Pear and Apple tree's in the yard as well as a somewhat out of control grape vine. I just recently found out through the specialist dentist that I bring my chinchilla's to that malocclusion is a human created problem. Frozen Grapes: unsafe, too much sugar and will cause bloat. Sorry for being so long winded, but look forward to comments on how we are doing with the girls. our chinchilla has chewed up electriccal cords and plastic and he has eaten MANY things he is no sopossed to but he is okay. JUST the plan ones! So far, I havent had any problems with my chinchillas getting overheated. 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. We asked our community of chinchilla and animal lovers online this question asking for advice, Thank God!!! I really love my chinchilla Ginger and I want to make her happy but also don't want to get her sick. Is pistachios bad for pregnant chinchillas? Why do you need to dry the wood and cook leaves? what type of human foods can chinchillas eat. A good test is to gently rotate their jaw and feel for any catching. pistachios are a choking hazard for chinchillas. Here is a breakdown of the nutrients your chinchilla needs in their diet and in what percentages. A lot of wrong advise out there. Especially that rabbit pellets are unsafe. I want to make a "Tunnel" section like the rocks and caves their ancestors have in Peru but in this new massive cage. If their teeth gets too long, they cant eat and can die. The last thing you want is any weird stuff in their digestive system. You think outside of the box, that's always a good thing. there are a bunch of woods that will hurt or kill them so I would look online for a list of safe woods. Chinchillas are herbivores by nature and can't digest meat. If you want to go off pellets entirely, you need to research feeding and start up on forage, either fresh or dried. Yikes, just yikes. I built 8" x 8" Pine house with 2 entrances holes 4", 2 ledges 4"x 8". Many foods are unsafe for chinchillas because of certain chemicals they contain. Their main diet should include a combination of grass and greens, nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables, and commercial pellets. Kim. I decided to do a little more research on corn, I guess to try to determine why the experts say no to corn. Saw the one about Honey Nut Cherrios. Apple tree twigs or branches are safe for chins to chew on. Provide them with chin pellets and fresh timothy hay everyday. I love the unique names of your chinchillas! Provide your pet with chinchilla pellets and timothy hay everyday. Also, mentioned on an episode of Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER on NATGEOWILD and contrary to popular belief, wood is not what grinds down the teeth of rodents like chinchillas. Pistachios are one food that chinchillas can eat, but there are some risks associated with, feeding them to these animals. If their teeth gets too long, you must take them to a vet to get their teeth filed down or they could die.Always keep them in a cool environment because heat can cause heat stroke. Get a half teaspoon of Old Fashion Oats, put in the palm of your hand. they love an occasional treat! Some woods are poisonous to chins. they tend to urinate often in one spot daily. It sounds like you are an exceptional chin parent! I've taught both of mine to give me kisses by putting the raisin in my mouth and saying the phrase so raisin or not I get a kiss and that's pretty cute! but why did my vet tell me to fed them kale. He loves them and the twigs gives him wood to gnaw on too. The thing is, pellets are broken up by the front incisors and do little for wearing down their back teeth. My oldest male bite into a live cord and I have no clue how he got to it from his cage. We prefer to just use them in moderation. Funny, people that follow your method can't seem to get them to live past 5. hmmmm. I disagree with a ton of things on that list. They have too much fat and salt content. Do you think kale would be safe for a chinchilla to eat?? By Kris Selnar. I think perhaps you may have forgotten that a RAT happens to also be a rodent.. and a rat absolutely will eat meat.. so the statement that rodents as such don't eat meat, would be.. well, incorrect. (never tried popcorn or crackers.). She sent dried gummy fruits and the "recommend diet" so restrictive so I'm asking the successful carers of happy chinchillas! The thing is I have a friend in that industry and he has a few GMO patents under his name. My city water supply has too much chlorine. Guinea pigs have it really bad, their upper teeth curl inwards as they grow. Do not use distilled water, it will starve their bodies of natural minerals and won't hydrate properly. Dehydrated alfalfa meal, wheat middlings, ground soybean hulls, wheat flour, dehulled soybean meal, soybean oil, lignin sulfonate, cane molasses, salt, methionine supplement, choline chloride, calcium carbonate, iron oxide, nicotinic acid, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate, vitamine a acetate, saccharomyces, cerevisiae, yeast, riboflavin, calcium pantothenate, vitamin B-12 supplement, dried aspergillus niger fermentation extract, dried lactobacillus acidophilus ferment product, cholecalciferol, dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, cobalt carbonate,manganese sulfate, ethylenediamine dihydriodide zinc sulfate, dried yucca shidigera extract, papaya, copper, chloride, sodium selenite. Some people believe that the quality of the food from Kaytee will not be as high as from other sources. How do they survive in the wild they forage. I need to cut back on their raisin intake. The trick is to give as diverse a diet as possible. cherries, peaches, and plums. Kevin, vegetables are not good for chins. Chinchillas' teeth grow continuously throughout their life, so they need wearing down and kept at the correct length and shape by eating grass and hay or grass-based chinchilla pellets. Once a chinchilla figures out there is an easier way to satisfy their diet the back molars either grow up or sideways and the only solution is to bring them to a dentist on a regular basis to have them knocked out so their back teeth can be ground down or pulled out. Fun Feeding Facts Explained What Do Chinchillas Eat | Kidadl They can also eat a variety of fruits. Chinchillas can eat pistachios in moderation. They digest foods different and cant have anything sugary or something that could easily bloat them up. You can give your chins plain cheerios or unfrosted shredded wheat as a treat each day. For food though, I would recommend oxbow essentials chinchilla, I've never seen pikachu as happy as he is when he is on that food :), My chinchilla eats corn too and he is eight years now. Chinchilla Treats - What can Chinchillas eat? The green pumpkin seeds are in the white ones. this is crap. Oh ya, interesting how now that food plants have turned into weeds and there is no way to kill them with the existing Monsanto product (round up) they created a stronger toxin. 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. this should give you some idea how much to feed a chinchilla., Fresh Grapes: unsafe, too much sugar and will cause bloat. I have heard they cause constipation. Kim. i do whatever it takes to take care of them if you r really desperate i will take him!!! I have a white chin namad Rosalee. He eats them every day and he is a very happy and healthy chinchilla. Here are items we've heard people feed their chinchillas or have been asked about. (ferrets were used in hunting and used to carry wire down conduits where humans couldn't reach. In fact, they are a great source of protein and essential nutrients for chinchillas. Small Pets Select has a couple mixes of herbs and flowers that are safe in small teaspoon servings once a week. Mangoes are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber. But, sometimes, its hard to keep treats low in sugar, fat content. I assume it is all the unhealthy starch which is converted to sugar. I am not complaining about the cost, just pointing it out. I love these little guys & just trying to do the right thing so they can live safe, happy & to the fullest. # Dried Cranberries Shredded wheat without the sugar coating is a good treat also. well, guess what. Yes, chinchillas can eat pistachios. No, chinchillas shouldn't eat pistachios. Provide your chin with chin pellets, timothy hay and safe wood to chew on as well as fresh water. The cage came with an affixed water bowl, which I thought was normal until I did some reading. It can over the long term damage their liver. Provide them with chin pellets and timothy hay. Plain Shredded Wheat: safe, just make sure it is unfrosted, and give in moderation. Most of the time I hear corn is bad. If they really wanted to know for sure it was save they would ask a breeder, vet, or a proper website about chinchillas. Saves a lot of money and Chinchillas need to have safe wood prepared to chew on constantly to prevent dental problems. Ranch chinchillas don't get treats and they live to be 12, 15, 18, 20+ years old. They also contain vitamins and minerals that are essential for a chinchillas health. Just got 2 full grown. While chinchillas need some fat in their diet, too. Pistachios are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. I have a senior chinchilla. Chinchillas are omnivores, so they can eat both meat and plants. Actually Ox Bow contains more filler which makes you have to spend more on supplements. Are acorns o.k for my chinchilla to eat? Fresh fruits and veggies are a no-no. Has anyone heard of giving Rosemary to them? Ideally the wood should be left to cute but the pressure cooker step seems to remove any little bit of terpenes. they may seem hard but once broken up with the incisors. that being said, hay cubes do have some pretty sturdy strands in them so they can work the molars. They cannot handle being under for any length of time, which is why it is important to get a vet / dentist VERY familiar with Chinchilla's (Make sure they know you are not talking about a chinchilla rabbit). II am new to chinchillas I was wondering if they can have apples fresh apples. Do you think this is a bad idea? A chins liver cant filter out high sugar or fat content. He has wood chew toys and pumice as well as a parrot calcium block. What Do Chinchillas Eat? (Wild Vs. Pet Chinchilla Diet) - Misfit Animals I want to get a chinchilla and I may be getting one soon. Apparently it is poisonous. Reply. Heinz.So what is the main source of food for your chins? I have a hamster water bottle hung up in her cage. Ps any treat can be given as long as it's only the size of 1 or 2 raisins once per week,Lettuce and kale is bad for chins as well as wood from pitted fruit trees eg-Plum,apricot etc. He just picks out the seeds from his food. You can give a cheerio or shredded wheat as a treat every so often. Your reasoning in why these foods are safe or not does not make sense. But at the same time, pet stores sell a lot of stuff that isn't safe for your Chinchilla. Chins cant tolerate high humidity or temperatures because they don't have sweat glands and the heat can kill them by giving them a heat stroke. I just did a search for jasmine poisonous and came up with this. While ducks in the wild eat a mostly vegetarian diet, those that are raised on farms are often fed a diet that includes corn, wheat, and soybeans. Just be sure to feed them in moderation and remove the shells before giving them to your chinchilla. And any pet chinchilla with good care lives up to 20 or more. They are the same plant, it's just a different stage of growth. He's in a rather small cage, but I let him out often for excersize. They know when they are full :), For my chinchilla I gave it Timothy hay by Topflite, if your chinchilla is a baby still, I would highly recommend it. I've been using those as his once or twice a day snack. I did some reading and apparently it helps cure fatty liver disease, which is what caught my attention. Chinchillas are native to the Andes mountains in South America and have been domesticated for centuries. I know, Ive got 3 chins. They are supposed to have it if you dont give them hay cubes. Tortoises are found in warm climates all around the world. But I know for a fact that yogurt treats are bad for them, no matter what the pet stores say. Much Love and Light to you! I bought mine on Amazon. Specially Fruits that have high sugar and can cause gass, bloat, diabetes, blindness and death. We don't know whether these foods are safe or healthy. Some people allow their chin a raisin everyday. :). But if you really want to treat him to something fresh, give him herb instead. PLEASE DELETE THIS INFO!! Treats make them feel good because the chinchilla is happy to get them, but there are a lot of healthy treat alternatives like plain shredded wheats, etc. These should be avoided. Since you are into zoology, what are your thoughts on the lotus flower as an addition? This is probably because most owners aren't too educated (the number who expressed surprise that an acorn is a nut were especially concerning) Better safe then sorry, it might be best to grow your chinchilla his/her own little stash of these occasionally given lovely delights in your own safe area. I have fed my chinchilla air popped, unflavored and unsalted popcorn. I've noticed a scary lack of knowledge in some vets. heat and humidity will kill a chinchilla faster than pellets. Moderation is the key with these little guys. Avoid raisins as they are very high in sugar. He seems to love it! Its normal for chins to chew on anything in site. Dried Apples: unsafe, too much sugar Period. That does not make any sense to anyone who cares about their pets, or pets as a whole. Main concerns to be aware of with chinchilla health is closely observing their teeth, coat, and stool. They are prominently featured on my website :). 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. The white part is simply a fibrous casing, just like the one on a sunflower seed (a big no no, NOT because of the case). A chin's teeth is constantly growing and needs to be kept filed down in order to eat. Also, most banana chips from grocery stores are deep fried and full of oil. Chinchillas have very sensitive digestive systems, and don't need vegetables or fruits. I believe plain cheerios are the safest treat for your chin. Peanut butter is high in fat and sugar content which can cause liver damage in the long run. Excessive fat can affect the digestive system of chins leading to severe complications. They are a good source of nutrients that are necessary for chinchillas. Luckily after an hour or so they revived - and survived. She has 2 males. also, people shouldnt feed their chinchillas alfalfa hay because of the high calcium content. The green seeds are low fat. You can also give them treats but in moderation to ensure that their diet is well-balanced. Just my opinion. 1. I already harvest my own apple, pear and blackberry branches. My friends gave their chinchilla Vitakraft Triple Baked Crunch Sticks Chinchilla Treat, and he ate one very quickly yesterday. If you offer pistachios to your chinchilla, be sure to do so in moderation. 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 :). I then noticed she wasn't able to eat properly, she was just sucking on a raisin, pulling it in and out of her mouth. I had 2 chinchillas when I was younger and my dad fed them avacodos. So if he ate one seed, would it be enough to severely harm him?