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Breeders => Breeding 101 => Topic started by: 1newChinmom1 on July 19, 2010, 02:53:11 PM

Title: YOGHURT!!!!!!!
Post by: 1newChinmom1 on July 19, 2010, 02:53:11 PM

 :)  Ok, how do I feed my chinchilla yoghurt? Do I freeze it in cubes? Or put it in a cup? I can't begin to imagine how this is done without a huge mess  rofl
I have a young male kit about to be weaned, and I would like to make sure he is getting everything he could possibly need, nutritionally. Help please ?  ::think::


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Title: Re: YOGHURT!!!!!!!
Post by: ABC Chinchillas on July 19, 2010, 03:48:19 PM

When I wean I wean at 8 weeks, they go to a cage with other young chinchillas of the same sex or alone and eat hay, pellets and water. I am not sure why you are feeding yogurt, Good quality feed and water and hay are all they need.

Title: Re: YOGHURT!!!!!!!
Post by: Blondy40 on July 20, 2010, 08:48:40 AM

If you are set on feeding them yogurt, they do have yogurt drops on chinnie websites and at the Commercial Pet stores (however, I like to buy from the chin specialty stores.) I only give them as a treat once in a while...I do not think they should be a regular thing.

Title: Re: YOGHURT!!!!!!!
Post by: 1newChinmom1 on July 21, 2010, 06:25:54 AM

I thought I read that they should have it for a calcium supplement. Although yoghurt drops for a treat makes a lot more sense. You gotta admit, them with it all over their little faces, and cleaning their little noses and whiskers is a funny thought!  ::nod::
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Title: Re: YOGHURT!!!!!!!
Post by: Debbie.nl.ca on July 25, 2010, 02:29:27 PM

I only feed yogurt to sick chins that are not eating, but a lick now and then won't hurt.
Just dip your finger in the tub and let them lick it off. ;)