What is the chinchilla rabbits diet?

Answer 1

A chinchilla has a very sensitive digestive system. Not only is too many treats a bad thing but changing brands of food too quickly can cause huge problems for them. If you are going to change foods, always mix in the new with some of the old bit by bit until they are used to it. This is to not shock their system. Never give a chinchilla any kind of rabbit or guinea pig food. It can cause liver damage.

Answer 2

guinea pigs are always lover of green vegetables but water is really essential fr them

Guinea pigs are unique among other small mammals in their dietary requirements, since they require Vitamin C. Like humans, they are missing an enzyme that is necessary for the body to make Vitamin C. Therefore, they require supplemental Vitamin C in their diet.

Although guinea pig pellets have added Vitamin C, storage or exposure to light can rapidly destory it. Timothy hay and other grasses are poor sources of vitamn C. Therefore, we should not rely on the pellets or hay to provide the guinea pig with its Vitamin C requirements. We need to feed vegetables and some fruits. Vitamin C levels of foods commonly fed to guinea pigs are shown below:ExcellentVery GoodFairPoor*

• Kale
• Parlsey
• Sweet red and yellow peppers
• Broccoli
• Guava

• Green Peppers
• Kiwi
• Strawberry
• Mustard Greens
• Cauliflower

• Red Cabbage
• Peas
• Cantaloupe
• Oranges
• Snap Peas
• Turnip Greens
• Kohlrabi
• Papaya

• Beet Greens
• Collard Greens
• Bak Choi
• Asparagus
• Lettuce
• Carrots

* = Low Vitamin C or High Oxalates in comparison to the Vitamin C.

In addition to fresh guinea pig pellets, timothy hay, and fresh fruits and vegetables, it is generally recommended to provide guinea pigs with a daily vitamin C supplement in case they are not receiving adequate amounts in their diet. Oral supplements in the form of flavored tablets for guinea pigs are available and are an excellent option. An adult guinea pig should receive 25 mg of Vitamin C daily (30-40 mg for a pregnant guinea pig). Use products for guinea pigs that only contain Vitamin C. Using a multiple vitamin product to provide sufficient Vitamin C may result in an overdose of the other vitamins. Vitamin C tablets may be fed directly or crushed and sprindled on moistened fruits or vegetables. Vitamin C liquids are also available that can be given directly (not in the water). There are vitamin C drops that can be added to the drinking water, but the vitamin C in the water breaks down rapidly and may change the taste of the water, resulting in the guinea pig not drinking sufficient amounts of water. These types of drops are not recommended

Answer 3

They have a very sensitive digestive system so good question.I recommend a pelleted diet over loose. Loose mixes may be nutritionally balanced, but only if the chinchilla eats all the components of the diet (and chinchillas are prone to picking out what they like from a mix).