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Feeding Instructions

Weights of chinchillas can vary. Using the energy density of the product the quantity of food required to fulfil the chinchilla’s daily energy requirements (based on body weight and life stage) may be calculated. These are shown in the table below. Chinchillas have different levels of activity, and so the quantity fed should be adjusted to maintain body weight (weekly weighing is recommended to monitor the chinchilla’s weight). Divide the daily amount into two, feed one portion in the morning and one in the evening. It is important to ensure that all the ingredients in CHARLIE CHINCHILLA are eaten so that the correct quantity and balance of nutrients are absorbed. If some ingredients are left, reduce the daily quantity of food until everything is eaten.

Feeding Guide for Chinchillas

Body Weight (g)

Adult Maintenance (g/day)

Growth (g/day)

  Gestation (g/day)

  Lactation (g/day)

300

17

23

23

47

350

19

26

26

53

400

21

28

28

58

450

23

31

31

64

500

25

33

33

69

550

27

36

36

74

600

29

38

38

79

650

31

41

41

84

700

33

43

43

89

Changing to CHARLIE CHINCHILLA

CHARLIE CHINCHILLA should be introduced gradually into the chinchilla's diet. This care minimises the risk of digestive upsets that can occur with abrupt changes of diet. Mix CHARLIE CHINCHILLA in the same feeding dish with the chinchilla's normal food. Slowly increase the quantity of CHARLIE CHINCHILLA and decrease the quantity of the previous food over a 10-day period.  

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