Can chinchillas eat fresh berries?

Because of this, I assumed fresh fruits would be fine for chinchillas too, and decided to try giving Mr Fluffy and Milky blueberries as treats. ... read more

They *could* eat a fresh berry - and possibly do, in the wild (not too much is known about that). However, chinchillas raised as pets or as breeding stock (fur) are generally not given fresh berries. read more

Celery has a crunchy texture with a taste that is very distinctive. The best time to eat celery is in the summer, when the vegetable is in season. It can be found at any market or grocery store. It is rich in vitamin C, which supports the immune system. Celery can be given as a treat to the chinchilla, one slice a day, similar to the carrot. read more

Chinchillas don't do well with fresh fruit ect a bit of dried fruit once in a while is ok. My chinchillas love things like dried hibiscus flowers which are good for digestion, red beet pellets that are good for their hearts. They also like things like dried honeysuckle, rises and Rose hips. read more

Fresh food should only take up around 10% of a chinchilla’s diet and so don’t offer too much too them as if they eat too much of any fruit and vegetable, they are likely to get a stomach upset. But the right fruit or vegetable can make a tasty treat for a chinchilla. read more