People use rose hips for teas, jams, jellies, and desserts. But chins just like to eat them dried! Rose hips are considered a safe treat for chins, and they’re a good source of vitamin C. Some chins don’t appear to mind the itchy fibers fibers inside (they’re used to make itching powder!), but if you notice them pawing too much at their mouth or it seems like they’re bothering your fuzzy friend, you can always cut them in half, get rid of the fibers and seeds, and only give them the shells.
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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!