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Supreme Science Selective Chinchilla Food 1.5kg

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Marty the Chinchilla

There are two types of chinchilla

The Chinchilla lanigera – with a pointed nose and angular face and the Chinchilla brevicaudata – larger than the lanigera with thicker neck and shoulders but a shorter tail

Through selective breeding, there is a wide range of coat colours. These include Silver, White, Platinum, Black Velvet, Sapphire, Rose/Apricot, Chocolate Brown and Albino.

Handling Your Chinchilla

To ensure that your Chinchilla becomes tame and affectionate it is important that you handle it frequently and correctly

Picking up a Chinchilla incorrectly could lead to it being permanently frightened and may lead to it becoming aggressive. Remember that most small animals are prey in the wild. So if they are approached from above they will see a large shadow and become scared. They might run and hide or try to attack you. Before attempting handling, make sure that your Chinchilla is awake and alert. Let it decide when it is ready to come to you.

Your voice is a good method of introduction as it will make it aware that you are nearby.
Always approach your Chinchilla on the same level. Crouch in front of and let it come to you, presenting the back of your hand to sniff.
Gently put your thumb behind the forelegs with your fingers over the back and lift with one hand whilst supporting the weight of the Chinchilla by scooping up the rump with the other hand.
Gently place your Chinchilla on to your lap or hold against your chest.
You should NOT try to lift your Chinchilla by the tail or ears as this can cause pain or the tail to break off
If your Chinchilla is handled roughly, he may shed his hair. Always approach quietly and gently.

What to Feed Your Chinchilla

The chinchilla has a very sensitive digestive system which has evolved through the frugal high fibre diet of grasses, fruits, leaves, roots and stems.

Your Chinchilla will need a balanced diet and fresh hay every day to provide the fibre, vitamins and minerals it requires for good health. It will may also need a gnawing block and safe twigs to chew to help wear down its teeth.

A Chinchilla diet must be very low in fat and they should never have sunflower seeds or peanuts in their diet. They can easily become overweight if they have too much fat and over the long term, it can actually be fatal.

Chinchillas need feeding every day (in the morning and in the evening). A good quality, heavy, earthenware bowl keeps food dry and clean and prevents the Chinchilla from tipping the food. Bowls must be cleaned after every use.

As you will want to play with and handle your Chinchilla you can treat your pet with an occasional piece of apple or carrot. To find out more about chinchilla food visit our website.

If you're changing your Chinchilla's diet, its vital that you introduce the new food gradually. Mix about one quarter of the new food with three quarters of the old food on the first day and then gradually increase the new food and decrease the old food over a 10-day period. This should make sure that your Chinchilla has no tummy upsets.

Some natural treats for your Chinchilla are fresh grass (but NOT grass clippings), carrot and parsley. However, too much green food can cause diarrhoea.

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Housing

You need to provide plenty of room for your chinchilla to eat, sleep and run around. Chinchillas are social creatures and should be kept in single-sex pairs or groups.

Chinchillas need to be kept indoors. The temperature in the room should be constant, away from direct sunlight and draughts, and out of reach of any other pets.

Chinchillas need good, secure, roomy housing. They should be kept in a large cage constructed from wire that includes a climbing area, a sleeping box and a daily fresh sand bath. Buy the largest enclosure you can afford because they will spend a great deal of their long lives in this cage. But ensure the cage is not too tall, as falls can lead to injuries.

You need to put your cage in a room where there is a constant temperature, which must NOT reach more than 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 Celsius) as they become stressed and could even die. In the UK, Chinchillas should never be housed outside because of the fluctuations in climate.

Never keep Chinchillas in a plastic cage, as they can gnaw their way out and if plastic is ingested it can be very dangerous. Don't forget they will need somewhere to use their Bathing Sand every day as well.

Cages should be cleaned out on a regular basis. This is especially important in warmer weather in order to prevent flies being attracted to the cage.

Every day: Remove any soiled bedding

Once a week: Remove all bedding. Thoroughly sweep out all the soiled bedding. Rinse with warm water and mild detergent and wait until dry. Spray inside of cage with a safe cleaning product and wait until dry. Replace with clean bedding (check for signs of mould etc. on bedding and discard if necessary).

the high fibre levels are very important for a chinchilla's digestive system and also help to wear down continually growing teeth. highly palatable diet for chinchillas with parsley, plantain and linseed. Fat levels are very low because chinchillas can easily become overweight. Linseed is another important ingredient to ensure their soft coats stay glossy and in good condition. The high fibre levels are very important for a chinchilla's digestive system and also help to wear down continually growing teeth. highly palatable diet for chinchillas with parsley, plantain and linseed.