It is best for chinchillas to eat chinchilla food. Chinchilla food can meet most of the nutrients needed by chinchillas' bodies. However, chinchillas cannot only eat chinchilla food. They also need richer foods to help chinchillas replenish their bodies. For other required nutrients, if the breeder only feeds chinchillas for a long time, it will cause the chinchillas to lack trace elements or calcium, causing the chinchillas to become sick.

Foods that chinchillas can eat

1. Chinchillas can eat forage foods. The more common ones include timothy grass and alfalfa. Food can promote gastrointestinal motility and help digestion. It can also supplement the protein needed by the chinchilla's body, which is nutritious and healthy.

3. In addition, chinchillas can also eat dried vegetables and fruits. Dried vegetables and fruits can help chinchillas supplement vitamins and increase the diversity of their rations. The most common ones are dried apples, raisins, etc. But remember not to feed your chinchilla fresh fruit, as it may cause the chinchilla to have soft stools.

4. You can also feed some nut-based food in an appropriate amount. Chinchillas like to eat this kind of food very much. They can also grind their teeth during the eating process. They also contain a lot of trace elements, which can help Chinchillas are healthier.