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Jovi
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Are sunflower seeds a safe treat for chins? And if so can they be in the shell or out? Also , what about almonds?
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PaperMoon
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No. Sunflower seeds should be avoided. There are alot of fats in seeds and nuts that chins arn't able to digest. Almonds should also be avoided for the same reason, same with peanuts, pecans, or whatever nuts/seeds you can think of.
For healthier treats, try
- rosehips (crushed or whole)....I feed whole ones to my chins once or twice a week. They love it! Many members on here sell rosehips crushed or whole.
- shredded wheaties...I personally don't feed these, but these are good treats to give too
- whole grain pasta... I only feed these once in a while, but they love these and make fun crunchy noises when they chew through it...Mine don't really eat it, per say, but more of chewing it up and leaving a little pile at their feet
- A small amount of lifeline... this is great for their health...good to keep them strong and get them better if they are sick. chocolatechinchillas.com sells them.
- twigs and sticks!! ... this is the best! They love chewing through them, it's a great treat and does a great job of wearing down their teeth. Best of all it's cheap! Alot of members on here sell different types of twigs/sticks- mine love apple!
Hope this helps!!
Also, don't forget that Fresh Fruits and Veggies is a BIG NO-NO!
For healthier treats, try
- rosehips (crushed or whole)....I feed whole ones to my chins once or twice a week. They love it! Many members on here sell rosehips crushed or whole.
- shredded wheaties...I personally don't feed these, but these are good treats to give too
- whole grain pasta... I only feed these once in a while, but they love these and make fun crunchy noises when they chew through it...Mine don't really eat it, per say, but more of chewing it up and leaving a little pile at their feet
- A small amount of lifeline... this is great for their health...good to keep them strong and get them better if they are sick. chocolatechinchillas.com sells them.
- twigs and sticks!! ... this is the best! They love chewing through them, it's a great treat and does a great job of wearing down their teeth. Best of all it's cheap! Alot of members on here sell different types of twigs/sticks- mine love apple!
Hope this helps!!
Also, don't forget that Fresh Fruits and Veggies is a BIG NO-NO!
alli713
..has a fleece addiction
No, no sunflower seeds or almonds. Both have too much fat. Too much fat with chinchillas can cause fatty liver disease.
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Jovi
Guest
awww. My guy is 7 already and those were in the bag of treats he was used to getting. I hope he didn't get too many.
mishellyshel
Chin Slave
its never too late to start giving them the "right" treats. Before this forum my guys got peanuts, raisins, sunflower seeds, etc.... now they get 1/2 shredded wheat, cheerios, rosehips, oats, lifeline, cookies made from members here and lots & lots of wood! I also have some of this pasta stuff that is referred to as "chinnie crack" lol
i only give them one treat or two treats a day, like a cheerio in the am and a pinch of oats at night. but they get all the wood and hay they want!
i only give them one treat or two treats a day, like a cheerio in the am and a pinch of oats at night. but they get all the wood and hay they want!
jessica
Well-known member
Mine only get's treats once in a blue moon.
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Jovi
Guest
yeah , my first chin only gets shredded wheat for a treat and sticks so i was not familiar with if its ok to give the others that cane with my new guy. thanks for the advice.
