Pregnant chinchilla's diet/supplements?

[Cuddlebug]

The only fat kit I ever had was born with rolls. They disappeared after a couple of weeks though the little was still pretty big for his age.

 

[Sunnyastounded]

Thank you everyone for being so helpful. I would like to ask once again if there is a need for me to give pregnant or mother chinchillas calcium supplements and if so how much and how often? (I feel like no one ever got around to answering that)

 

[Spoof]

I've found I don't need to provide calcium supplements when providing a timothy/alfalfa mix hay cube. I have not had one with white teeth yet, though if it is a litter of four or more, or mom is starting to get skinny I will provide her with additional calories.

 

[Sunnyastounded]

Alright, well I do offer free choice timothy hay and free choice alfalfa based pellets to pregnant/mother chinchillas. Is that generally enough calcium for them? What signs besides whitened teeth should I keep my eyes open for a chinchilla with a calcium deficiency?

 

[mishalaa]

Yes, quality pellet and hay is generally plenty of calcium. Short of blood tests, I don't know any other way of checking calcium levels in chins other than teeth color. Are you expecting some calcium shortage or something? It's not common. Too much calcium can be a problem too, so I wouldn't go supplementing them if they don't need it.

 

[Sunnyastounded]

Thanks for the clarification. And I am only trying to become more educated in the matter.