Chinchilla & Degu Food: low in sugar and high in crude fibre
Food for chinchillas and degus, deliberately low in sugar and rich in fibre. Rounded off by hay that should always be available.
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Chinchillas and degus have a sensitive metabolism and do not tolerate sugar. Their food is therefore deliberately low in sugar and very rich in crude fibre. Alongside it comes hay as the staple food, which should be ready around the clock. You will find chinchilla food and degu food here, matched to the particular demands of these two species.
Why the food is low in sugar
Sweet components such as dried fruit or molasses do not suit chinchillas and degus. Their food relies instead on herbs, grasses and crude fibre. This structure keeps the digestion moving and at the same time makes sure the lifelong growing teeth wear down while chewing. Pellets with an even composition stop single components being picked out. It is worth looking at the ingredients of snacks too, because sweet treats are simply out of place with these two species.
Hay, amounts and getting used to it
For chinchillas as well, hay is the staple food and should always be available. It supplies exactly the crude fibre these two animals need every day. Keep the amount of pellets or mixed food on the modest side and match it to weight and activity. Introduce a new food gradually over the course of several days. Chinchillas are active at dusk, so a quiet spot that does not get too warm suits them. With loss of appetite or soft droppings, contact your vet. A fixed feeding time in the evening suits the rhythm of these crepuscular animals and makes checking easier.
Frequently asked questions
Why no sugar for chinchillas and degus?
Both species tolerate it poorly. Their food therefore relies on herbs, grasses and crude fibre instead of sweet components.
Can chinchillas and degus eat the same?
The basic direction is similar, low in sugar and rich in fibre. It is best to use the food made for each species.
How important is hay alongside it?
Very important. Hay supplies the fibre for digestion and tooth wear and should lie in the rack around the clock.
Two species with very clear demands on their food
Chinchillas and degus do not tolerate sugar, and that shapes their whole feeding. Instead of sweet components, herbs, grasses and plenty of crude fibre take the lead. This structure keeps the digestion going and makes sure the lifelong growing teeth wear down while chewing. Pellets with an even composition stop the favourite bits being picked out of the mix. Hay stays the staple food alongside and should always lie in the rack. Keep the amount of mixed food on the modest side, introduce anything new over several days and pick a quiet spot that does not get too warm. A fixed feeding time in the evening suits the rhythm of these crepuscular animals and makes the daily check easier for you. With loss of appetite or soft droppings, contact your vet.