We like to scatter some rose petals and buds into some hay when our chins are out for some foraging fun. They like to jump in the hay and mess about for the rose petals. They smell lovely and the chins love them! They’re also a great tiny snack to offer on the go if your chins are out for playtime. Ours will grab a petal on the go and quickly munch as they romp on by.
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Chinchillas have sensitive digestive tracts and thrive on a plain diet of high-quality loose timothy hay and a high-quality pellet. But if you’re looking to vary their diet a little bit, the treats offered here are good options. It is best to avoid treats that are high in sugar or fat. Many of the treats offered at high street pet stores are unsuitable for chinchillas as they are held together by sugar or have nuts or seeds, which are high in fat and no good for chinchillas.
As with all treats, these should be given *sparingly*. We recommend breaking a treat up into smaller pieces and giving your chin a little at a time (especially when introducing it to them). They honestly will not mind the small portions, and it will help you bond! Chins younger than 6 months old should not be given treats. Get them chew toys instead or hand feed them strands of hay or their usual pellets – they'll think they're special since they're coming from you!