Oxbow Animal Health Essentials Chinchilla Food

Complete Nutrition for Chinchillas of All Ages

Product Description

Essentials Chinchilla Food combines high-fiber alfalfa meal, soybean hulls, and wheat middlings with vital nutrients – vitamin C, vitamin E, and prebiotics – to meet the unique dietary needs of chinchillas. Uniform pellets prevent selective feeding, ensuring every bite delivers balanced protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals without artificial additives.

Benefits

• High-Fiber Alfalfa Base: First ingredient alfalfa meal provides optimal fiber (18-23%) and energy for active digestion and gut health. 
• Balanced Protein & Fat: Contains 18% protein and 2.5% fat to support lean muscle maintenance and sustained energy levels. 
• Essential Vitamins & Prebiotics: Fortified with vitamin C (min 250 mg/kg), vitamin E (min 190 IU/kg), and inulin to promote immune health and beneficial gut flora. 
• Uniform Pellet Format: Prevents selective feeding, ensuring complete daily nutrition in every serving. 
• Natural Ingredients: Free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives – every pellet is crafted with purposeful components.

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

• Crude Protein (min) ........................................ 18.00%
• Crude Fat (min) ............................................. 2.50%
• Crude Fiber (min/max) ............................... 18.00%/23.00%
• Moisture (max) ............................................. 10.00%
• Vitamin C (min) ....................................... 250 mg/kg
• Vitamin E (min) ......................................... 190 IU/kg

Active Ingredients

Alfalfa Meal, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Oil, Salt, Lignin Sulfonate, Cane Molasses, Calcium Carbonate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Sodium Bentonite, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Yeast Culture, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate.

How to Use

• Provide fresh pellets in a sturdy dish for free-choice feeding.
• Supplement with 70% of the diet as high-fiber grass hay.
• Transition gradually over 4 weeks: Week 1 (25% new:75% old), Week 2 (50:50), Week 3 (75:25), Week 4 (100% new).
• Store in a cool, dry place; reseal bag after each use.
• Always supply fresh, clean water.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Suitable for chinchillas of all ages; not for other species.
• Adjust intake based on body condition to maintain ideal weight.
• Discard moldy or soiled pellets immediately.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can this food be fed to baby chinchillas?

Ans: Yes. Essentials Chinchilla Food is formulated for all life stages. Young chinchillas benefit from their high-fiber alfalfa base and essential nutrients when offered free-choice with hay.

Q2: Why is vitamin C included?

Ans: Chinchillas cannot synthesize vitamin C. Fortification at 250 mg/kg supports immune function and overall health.

Q3: How does a uniform pellet format benefit feeding?

Ans: Uniform pellets eliminate selective feeding habits seen in muesli diets, ensuring each bite delivers complete, balanced nutrition.

Q4: How often should pellets be replaced?

Ans: Replace pellets daily to maintain freshness and prevent bacterial growth. Always provide fresh, clean water alongside pellets and hay.

Q5: Is this food suitable alongside other hay types?

Ans: Yes. Offer grass hay (timothy, orchard, or oat) alongside pellets to provide forage enrichment and support gut motility.