{"id":172117,"date":"2022-07-14T16:02:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T16:02:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:02:20","slug":"can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/","title":{"rendered":"Can chinchillas just eat hay?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#Can_chinchillas_just_eat_hay\" title=\"Can chinchillas just eat hay?\">Can chinchillas just eat hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#What_chinchillas_cant_eat\" title=\"What chinchillas cant eat?\">What chinchillas cant eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#How_much_hay_should_a_chinchilla_eat_a_day\" title=\"How much hay should a chinchilla eat a day?\">How much hay should a chinchilla eat a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#What_do_chinchillas_do_with_hay\" title=\"What do chinchillas do with hay?\">What do chinchillas do with hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#How_much_hay_should_a_chinchilla_eat_daily\" title=\"How much hay should a chinchilla eat daily?\">How much hay should a chinchilla eat daily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#Can_chinchillas_eat_regular_hay\" title=\"Can chinchillas eat regular hay?\">Can chinchillas eat regular hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#What_can_I_feed_my_chinchilla_if_Im_out_of_food\" title=\"What can I feed my chinchilla if I&#8217;m out of food?\">What can I feed my chinchilla if I&#8217;m out of food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#How_much_hay_should_I_feed_my_chinchilla\" title=\"How much hay should I feed my chinchilla?\">How much hay should I feed my chinchilla?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#What_human_food_can_chinchillas_eat\" title=\"What human food can chinchillas eat?\">What human food can chinchillas eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#Can_chinchillas_eat_ice_cream\" title=\"Can chinchillas eat ice cream?\">Can chinchillas eat ice cream?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#Can_chinchillas_eat_eggs\" title=\"Can chinchillas eat eggs?\">Can chinchillas eat eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#Can_chinchillas_eat_potato\" title=\"Can chinchillas eat potato?\">Can chinchillas eat potato?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#How_often_do_you_feed_a_chinchilla\" title=\"How often do you feed a chinchilla?\">How often do you feed a chinchilla?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#How_often_should_I_change_my_chinchillas_hay\" title=\"How often should I change my chinchillas hay?\">How often should I change my chinchillas hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#Why_is_hay_so_important_for_chinchillas\" title=\"Why is hay so important for chinchillas?\">Why is hay so important for chinchillas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#Is_hay_good_for_chinchillas\" title=\"Is hay good for chinchillas?\">Is hay good for chinchillas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#Do_chinchillas_need_a_hay_feeder\" title=\"Do chinchillas need a hay feeder?\">Do chinchillas need a hay feeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#How_often_should_chinchillas_eat_hay\" title=\"How often should chinchillas eat hay?\">How often should chinchillas eat hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#Should_I_free_feed_my_chinchilla\" title=\"Should I free feed my chinchilla?\">Should I free feed my chinchilla?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#How_do_you_give_chinchillas_hay\" title=\"How do you give chinchillas hay?\">How do you give chinchillas hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#Can_chinchillas_eat_normal_hay\" title=\"Can chinchillas eat normal hay?\">Can chinchillas eat normal hay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#What_hay_can_a_chinchilla_have\" title=\"What hay can a chinchilla have?\">What hay can a chinchilla have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#What_cut_of_hay_is_best_for_chinchillas\" title=\"What cut of hay is best for chinchillas?\">What cut of hay is best for chinchillas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#What_do_chinchillas_eat_naturally\" title=\"What do chinchillas eat naturally?\">What do chinchillas eat naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-chinchillas-just-eat-hay\/#Can_chinchillas_eat_bread\" title=\"Can chinchillas eat bread?\">Can chinchillas eat bread?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chinchillas_just_eat_hay\"><\/span>Can chinchillas just eat hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your chinchilla is a herbivore, which means he eats only plant material. <b>Grass hay should be the high-fiber cornerstone of every chinchilla&#8217;s diet. The fiber in hay helps meet the important digestive health and dental needs of herbivores such as chinchillas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_chinchillas_cant_eat\"><\/span>What chinchillas cant eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DO NOT FEED your chinchilla with the following: <b>asparagus, avocado, peas, cabbage, corn, lettuce, broccoli, spinach, rhubarb and rhubarb leaves. Other dangerous foods are banana, sunflower seeds and peanuts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_hay_should_a_chinchilla_eat_a_day\"><\/span>How much hay should a chinchilla eat a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1-2 tablespoons<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_chinchillas_do_with_hay\"><\/span>What do chinchillas do with hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First up on our list of chinchilla hay is orchard hay, it falls under the grass category, which means it has lots of fiber, protein, and fat. This grass hay is similar to Timothy, and <b>can be used to mix up your chin&#8217;s diet so they don&#8217;t get bored<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_hay_should_a_chinchilla_eat_daily\"><\/span>How much hay should a chinchilla eat daily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1-2 tbsp\/day<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chinchillas_eat_regular_hay\"><\/span>Can chinchillas eat regular hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchillas require a high fiber diet and should be offered grass hay (such as Timothy hay or other low calcium hays such as orchard grass, oat hay, or meadow hay) free choice (available 24 hours a day). Hay should be the main component of their diet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_my_chinchilla_if_Im_out_of_food\"><\/span>What can I feed my chinchilla if I&#8217;m out of food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Small amounts of dried fruit and root vegetables, such as raisins, sultanas and carrots. Some sources recommend nuts and seeds as treats but you must bear in mind the high fat content in those. Chinchillas can get seriously ill if they are fed fatty foods so avoid giving nuts and seeds and other foods high in fat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_hay_should_I_feed_my_chinchilla\"><\/span>How much hay should I feed my chinchilla?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should give your pet chinchilla a constant supply of timothy hay with <b>1-2 tablespoons of grass-based pellets daily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_human_food_can_chinchillas_eat\"><\/span>What human food can chinchillas eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>fresh greens. Fruits are only to be given as treats as they are high in sugars. Chinchillas can eat small amounts of fruit such as: Apples.<\/b><b>The following vegetables can up make the majority of a chinchillas&#8217; core diet:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carrot.<\/li>\n<li>Kale.<\/li>\n<li>Alfalfa.<\/li>\n<li>Celery.<\/li>\n<li>Potato.<\/li>\n<li>Sweet potatoes.<\/li>\n<li>Squash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>26-Apr-2018<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chinchillas_eat_ice_cream\"><\/span>Can chinchillas eat ice cream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dairy. <b>Any food containing dairy animal ingredients such as milk, cheese, ice cream, etc., is dangerous for a chinchilla. Dairy can cause a fatal upset in their digestive system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chinchillas_eat_eggs\"><\/span>Can chinchillas eat eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, chinchillas are omnivores, which means that they eat both plants and meat. However, they eat mostly vegetation and seeds. <b>Occasionally, they will eat insects and bird eggs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chinchillas_eat_potato\"><\/span>Can chinchillas eat potato?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Good Food: Apples, blueberries, carrots, celery, grapes, oranges, <b>cooked potato, pumpkin, squash and cooked sweet potato. A chinchillas favourite treat will always be raisins!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_you_feed_a_chinchilla\"><\/span>How often do you feed a chinchilla?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DID YOU KNOW? Generally, your chinchilla should be eating a pile of hay <b>twice the size of its body daily. You should visit a qualified exotics veterinarian at least once a year for check-ups on your chinchilla&#8217;s diet, behavior, and health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_change_my_chinchillas_hay\"><\/span>How often should I change my chinchillas hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchillas in the wild tend to consume most of their food early in the morning and late at night. Similarly, pet chinchillas should be offered food <b>twice a day but may consume food throughout the day, as they tend to eat more slowly than other small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_hay_so_important_for_chinchillas\"><\/span>Why is hay so important for chinchillas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your chinchilla should have unlimited access to a variety of quality grass hays. Among many benefits, hay <b>helps prevent obesity, dental disease, diarrhea, and boredom. Since replacing the hay in your chinchilla&#8217;s habitat can encourage picky eating, we recommend changing it only when soiled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_hay_good_for_chinchillas\"><\/span>Is hay good for chinchillas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchillas require a high fiber diet and <b>should be offered grass hay (such as Timothy hay or other low calcium hays such as orchard grass, oat hay, or meadow hay) free choice (available 24 hours a day). Hay should be the main component of their diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chinchillas_need_a_hay_feeder\"><\/span>Do chinchillas need a hay feeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because it&#8217;s so important, your pet chinchilla needs to have unlimited access to clean and fresh hay. Because chinchillas can be a little messy and often have a tendency to pee on hay placed on the floor or a shelf in their cage, <b>using a chinchilla hay feeder is the best way to keep the hay clean and reduce messes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_chinchillas_eat_hay\"><\/span>How often should chinchillas eat hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DID YOU KNOW? Generally, your chinchilla should be eating a pile of hay <b>twice the size of its body daily. You should visit a qualified exotics veterinarian at least once a year for check-ups on your chinchilla&#8217;s diet, behavior, and health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_free_feed_my_chinchilla\"><\/span>Should I free feed my chinchilla?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchillas require a high fiber diet and should be offered grass hay (such as Timothy hay or other low calcium hays such as orchard grass, oat hay, or meadow hay) free choice (available 24 hours a day). Hay should be the main component of their diet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_give_chinchillas_hay\"><\/span>How do you give chinchillas hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When feeding hay, it should be free fed. It can be placed in a hay rack, in a bowl, on the shelf, or in some sort of container. One good rule of thumb is to give the chinchilla a large handful of hay every day. If the chinchilla eats all of the hay, more hay is needed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chinchillas_eat_normal_hay\"><\/span>Can chinchillas eat normal hay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A constant supply of hay is highly recommended. Hay makes up most of their diet. Chinchillas&#8217; digestive systems need hay and grass to stay healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_hay_can_a_chinchilla_have\"><\/span>What hay can a chinchilla have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>80-90% of a chinchilla&#8217;s diet should be high quality grass hay, such as <b>timothy hay or orchard grass hay. Your chinchilla should always have hay available. Pellets should be plain, hay-based pellets, with no seeds, nuts, or dried fruit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cut_of_hay_is_best_for_chinchillas\"><\/span>What cut of hay is best for chinchillas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sweet Meadow Farm Timothy Hay<\/b> It&#8217;s important for chinchillas to have a fiber-rich diet that consists primarily of hay, like Timothy hay. The Sweet Meadow Farm Timothy Hay is second-cutting that contains 32.1% fiber, making it ideal for your chinchilla&#8217;s dietary needs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_chinchillas_eat_naturally\"><\/span>What do chinchillas eat naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>grasses<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chinchillas_eat_bread\"><\/span>Can chinchillas eat bread?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, chinchillas are omnivores, which means that they eat both plants and meat. However, they eat mostly vegetation and seeds. <b>Occasionally, they will eat insects and bird eggs<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can chinchillas just eat hay?What chinchillas cant eat?How much hay should a chinchilla eat a day?What do chinchillas do with hay?How much hay should a chinchilla eat daily?Can chinchillas eat regular hay?What can I feed my chinchilla if I&#8217;m out of food?How much hay should I feed my chinchilla?What human food can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172117"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=172117"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172117\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=172117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=172117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=172117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}