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[1newChinmom1]

   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 
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 ? 


The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know 

[ABC Chinchillas]

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.

[Blondy40]

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.

[1newChinmom1]

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! 
Our little Mother's name is Miss Persephone, but I call her Miss Persnickity!

The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know   

[Debbie.nl.ca]

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.