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Hubbard says that additional Vitamin C supplementation is necessary when using their chinchilla pellets. I think it is because they use AA, a form of vita C that has very low stability (Oxbow, for example, adds more stable form of vitamin C, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate). You can offer rose hips...

I'll post in this thread and send out PMs when the hay is available :)

I can try using simethicone (baby gas drops that can be purchased from your local pharmacy) to address possible bloating. You can give a full dropper every few hours. Also, abdominal massage (circular downwards motion towards the anus) for 15-20 minutes can be very beneficial as well. I hope...

Sure, I'll let you know when the hay is back in stock.

:congrats2: This little guy is adorable!

Sandi, the foraging hay is no longer available (I may get more hay in a few weeks). I'm sending you a PM.

Do you syringe feed him? He needs to eat. Also, you can try offering some alfalfa hay.

Chinch, thank you! Both whole nettle and foraging fun hay are still available. Also, I may get organic timothy in a couple of weeks.

I've used marshmallow herb, root and leaves, (about 3-4g per 1/2 cup of water administered at a rate of 1.5 tablespoon (≈22 ml) of tea per 700-750g of body weight, divided daily, optimally 3 times per day) instead of tea bags since they may contain other ingredients as well. You can probably...

Just want to add that both marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) root and leaf can be used. Also, it is best not to offer it at the same time as cisapride; marshmallow may retard the absorption of some drugs for short periods until mucilage is broken down.

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No, chins who suffer from constipation should not get wheat products. Just offer a hand feeding formula and probiotics. You can brew a lubricating tea (marshmallow) and use it (when it is not hot, of course) instead of water when you prepare syringe feed. Also, I'd make sure that your chin has...

Chins may lose interest in a particular hay. You can try rotating hays. Also, you can sprinkle some safe herbs (chamomile, nettle, calendula flowers, hibiscus flowers, etc.) and mix in a small amount of alfalfa. You can see a picture of my foraging fun hay here...

Try offering a dropper full of simethicone a few times a day. Also, I would administer a gentle abdominal massage (circular downwards motion towards the anus).

You can feed timothy hay with chamomile.

The foraging hay is back in stock! PMs have been sent -- thank you :))

Even if I do not have any hay left at the end of this week, you should be able to place an order next week when I receive more hay :))

You can keep hay in a hay rack for more than one day; also, you do not have to change pellets every day. However, I give my chins fresh hay and pellets daily. I offer fresh hay daily because it tends to lose its pleasant aroma pretty fast while out of a bag/bale – as a result, chins are less...

Dawn, thank you. Foraging Fun Hay can be fed unlimited. I recommend offering nettle 3-4 times a week (nettle stalk, however, can be given daily).

All PMs have been answered, thank you :)) Currently, I do not have any 7.5 lb boxes of hay left in stock, but 2 lb bags are still available!