sunflower seeds?

[celmisha]

Are sunflower seeds okay for chinchillas? Just curious.

 

[ChinnyMom]

nope. they are too fatty and not healthy at all.

 

[Sandi]

No seeds, nor nuts of any kind as stated by chinnymom.

 

[celmisha]

Oh thanks )

 

[ticklechin]

Chin digestive tracts need high fiber and low fat and protein for good peristalsis. Chin livers also do not process fat well and over time cam be damaged from a high fat diet.

 

[Cuddlebug]

I had a customer that did not listen to my advice and fed the chinchilla nuts and seeds of various kinds. The little guy died at 2 years of age from a fatty liver.