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[flynhawaiian]

omg, how do i grow hay for my babies!  Can I do this in a pot?

[Jo Ann]

   Yes, in a big flower pot ... the larger the area the better.     You can get the seeds (and instructions) from your local feed store or co-op.  Good drainage.  On the patio in the summer months and indoors under a grow light in the winter months.   Trim it as it grows or just set the cage within an inch or two of the top growth and the chins will pull it into their cage.  Only a few minutes each day ... fresh hay has much more moisture in it!   

Hint: Hay, like chinchillas, does do best with a bit of fresh air daily. 

   Jo Ann

[jmdebb]

i haven't made any treats.. but i have been wanting to for some time.. i can't wait..  hay and food will be the main ingredients, not sure what else i'll put in.. hmmmm

[flynhawaiian]

If you come up with something let me know.  Something slightly chewy but crunchy seems like a good thing.  I figure some alfalfa in the food processor with something else maybe mana calf or something.  A little bit of sweet (like a few raisins) to help glue it together.  If someone figures something out let me know!

[jmdebb]

If you come up with something let me know.  Something slightly chewy but crunchy seems like a good thing.  I figure some alfalfa in the food processor with something else maybe mana calf or something.  A little bit of sweet (like a few raisins) to help glue it together.  If someone figures something out let me know!

i've heard alot of people use i think it's molasses to hold it together, but of course not alot.i have a recipe actually someplace.. i bookmarked it from another forum.  i've just been very lazy in trying it but i should.. maybe you are just the kick in the butt i need to try a recipe... i dont' have any calf manna, so i can't use that.  but umm. yah give me a few days i will definately try something out!!!  today i have to go visit my friend in the hospital she had hip surgery... so maybe in a few days...

jean

[flynhawaiian]

No problem, it would just be interesting to come up with something that would be safe and yummy for them.

[Debbie.nl.ca]

Yogurt might work too. 

[jmdebb]

okay.. so this is what i did.  i took all the foods they eat [i mix three types] and let them soak in water.  then i put in a mixer:  red clover, hibisicus, mint, and dandelion, i forgot to get the molasses, so i used a bit of corn syrup but not much at all, i used alot of water [britta filered] to make it all wet and mix it all together.  i also put in alittle alpha hay..

i cooked them a bit too long so they got a little [clears throat] burned, but they still ate them... and when you pick them up, they break apart.

so.... don't think i will do it again.  even tho they liked them, i'm just not happy how they came out.. i would rather have somethign that doesn't crumble when you pick it up and quite frankly, i don't know what to use to keep the batter together.


if anyone else tries it and they come out can you pm [cuz i might not see it here] and let me know..
thanks
jean

[flynhawaiian]

I think it's crumbing because there wasn't enough glue.  I just thought about this but what about oatmeal (not instant)  Would this help it come out more like an oatmeal cookie?

[chilliebean99]

so let me get this right,you can feed rabbit pellets to chinchillas? also is kaytee ok or not? we dont have a lot of options around here so i was just wondering. thanks

[flynhawaiian]

Where do you live?

[Debbie.nl.ca]

There are some show rabbit pellets that are acceptable for chins. Only if you can not get a decent chinchilla pellet.
If your only choice is pet shop" Total chinchilla diet" than a quality "Show Rabbit Pellet" is the next best.
You would have to find the best feed available in your are.

[chilliebean99]

i am from wisconsin. most of what we have is kaytee or vita kraft  or nutri phase.

[flynhawaiian]

I went on the mazuri website, they have a dealer locator type in your zip there are a lot of dealers there.
 
https://www.mazuri.com