What do chinchillas eat?

When cared for and fed properly, chinchillas can make great pets. As with all pets, a proper diet is key to health and long life in chinchillas. Feed them right, and you'll have a happy, cuddly pet for many years. So, what exactly do chinchillas eat? Learn more about their diets here. read more

When it comes to a well-balanced chinchilla meal plan, two things are very important: grass hay and chinchilla pellets. When looking for roughage, a couple of healthful choices are orchard grass, oat, alpine and alfalfa. read more

Fractures are problematic, because chinchillas will want to sit on their hind legs and eat with their front paws, so many types of injuries will disturb their natural eating behavior. An animal with a cast may be comforted by hand feeding. read more

They eat by sitting on their hind legs and holding the food in their front paws. Chinchillas naturally eat for long periods of time, mainly during the night. Only give your chinchillas small amounts of dried fruit and root vegetables as treats. read more