The chinchilla is also called Chinchilla, with a tail length of 7-15cm. The chinchilla is very similar in appearance to rabbits and squirrel. How to feed chinchillas? What should I pay attention to? Let’s follow the editor to learn the relevant knowledge about raising chinchillas!

How to feed chinchillas ?

1. The location of the chinchilla cage:

The chinchilla cage should be placed in a high position, such as on a table or a cabinet. Do not place the cage directly on the ground. It should be placed in a cool place, keep the breeding environment cool, and avoid direct sunlight. Excessive temperature will cause chinchillas to die of heatstroke and dehydration.

The cage should be ventilated, but don't blow through the wind, which will make the chinchilla catch a cold.

2. Chinchilla's drinking water:

The drinking water is usually boiled in cold water, or human drinking water such as clean purified water and mineral water.

Clean drinking water must be available at all times. Change the water in the kettle once a day if possible, and clean the kettle at the same time.

3. Feeding methods for chinchillas:

A balanced diet is very important, long-term picky eaters (like eating a single food) will lead to pets chinchillas Hair gradually thins.

So, don't be soft-hearted just because you feel that chinchillas are looking at you, and let it be picky by its temperament.

You can try feeding hay and main food every other day, and only one food per day, either hay, or main food.

For the gastrointestinal health of pet chinchillas, be sure to avoid their picky eaters and maintain a balanced nutrition.

4. Chinchilla's snacks:

You can give it every other day, but don't give it too much. Give it 1 or 2 times a day. If you eat too many snacks, your chinchilla will not love it. Eating, and even causing excessive gastrointestinal burden.

5. Chinchilla's bathing:

Chinchillas cannot bathe with water, use special bath sand.

Bathe your chinchilla every 4-5 days in dry weather and every day in the wettest weather (rainy season, sauna days).

The domestic delicate bath sand is very good for the delicate skin and hair of chinchillas, but it will cause dust during use. The owner should pay attention to avoid inhalation, which is harmful to the human body.

If you use imported chinchilla bath sand with larger particles, the dust will be much smaller. Japan's special chinchilla bathtub is very expensive, but the design is reasonable, it can be put directly into the chinchilla cage, the chinchilla will jump in by itself, and take a bath and wash.