Food & Health

Purina Advanced Nutrition Show Formula Feed Pellets

We use these pellets as the base of our chinnies' diets. This is a great feed that keeps good weight on the chins, without all of the "junk food" treats often found in pet store chinchilla feed. With nearly 100 chins to care for, our pellet supply is always ultra fresh. 

$10 for a gallon sized bag (About 4.5 lbs)

Blue Seal Show Hutch Deluxe

Extruded, extra hard kibble designed especially for gnawing animals dental health! This high quality feed contains chelated minerals and probiotics. We have been using this alongside our regular "soft" pellets to encourage strong, healthy teeth AND for palatability.  It's slightly higher in protein and lower in fiber than our other feed, so it's not advised to use this in place of regular pellets. Used in conjunction with another high quality feed makes for an amazing combo. 

$10 for a gallon sized bag (about 3.5 lbs) 

Mixed Pellets

Now available by popular demand! Our recommended 50-50 mix of Purina and Blue Seal pellets combined in one bag. The premixed bag is good for one or two chins who might not eat through two full gallons very quickly. Buying in smaller quantities maximizes the benefit of nutrients provided by uber fresh pellets.

$10 for a gallon sized bag (about 4lb)

Hay Cubes

A different kind of chewing and gnawing alternative. Ideal for people with hay fever, allergies, or who want to give their chins variety.

$8 for a gallon sized bag (About 3 lbs)

Whole Rose Hips (Rosa canina)

Unlike many store-bought "treats," these healthy snacks are good for your critters! All natural rose hips add critical vitamin C to your chinchilla's diet, which helps strengthen the connective tissue in the gums to keep teeth healthy.

Rosehips are very gentle on the chin's digestive system and exceptionally healthful. We actually feed these by the handful. Rose hips (Rosa family) are native to Southern Chile andso more likely be found in the wild chinchillas diet. Win!

$10/lb

Items priced per pound are not sold in smaller quantities.

Cut & Sifted Rose Hips (Rosa canina)

If your pet doesn't enjoy whole, or simply has an aversion to the itchy hairs surrounding the inedible seeds, cut and sifted rosehips are an excellent way to encourage them to get their vitamin C. You can offer it as a treat, or sprinkle on their hay. 

$20/lb

Items priced per pound are not sold in smaller quantities.

Confetti Cuisine

Finally! A foraging mix that you can offer in a separate food dish by the handful. "Confetti Cuisine" is a high-fiber, apple-infused potpourri of loofah bites, chopped hays, rose buds and petals, calming chamomile flowers, rose hips, lavender, peppermint, dehydrated carrot,  and the ever popular crispy, dried leaves.

Sold in giant 16" x 16" "pillow packs".

$20 each

Goji Berries

Despite their resemblance to raisins, these dry berries provide a much healthier alternative treat. These nutritionally dense berries contain 18 Amino acids (six times that of bee pollen), and 21 trace minerals. Goji berries also contain Vitamin B1, B2, B6, and Vitamin E (rarely found in fruits). They contain more Vitamin C by weight than oranges!  This is extremely important for the prevention of malocclusion. The tough, leathery berry also contains many complex compounds and phytonutrients, extremely high levels of antioxidants, is very low in natural sugars. As with many treats, use sparingly. Recommended no more than 1 berry 2-3 times per week. Excellent for use as a reward for handling.

$5 for a 3 oz snack bag

Loofah, Whole or Sliced

Is your pet a fan of shreddable type chews?  You may want to stock up on whole or sliced loofah to offer by itself or to reload your own toys. 

Loofah is an amazing source of fiber which aids digestion, gives your high-energy chin a chewing challenge, and promotes healthy teeth. We toss in a whole loofah each week. When the chins chew it down to the tougher heart, you can then wedge it between the cage bars and the silly critters think they have a new toy. 

Whole (4-5 inches long): $4 each

Slices .50 each

Whimsy's Asthma/Allergy-Friendly Bath Dust Alternative

Whimsy's own recipe, helps make owning chinnies bearable for those with respiratory issues or who are otherwise sensitive to regular, store-bought volcanic dust. Made of a proprietary blend of all natural minerals and clays.

Use in place of commercial brands. Do NOT mix this with your store bought dust. It will NOT act as medicine to neutralize the other dust!

$20 for a 5 lb bag

Anti-Fungal Dust

Another Whimsy Original mix. Contains just the right blend of diatomaceous earth, sulfur and other antifungal ingredients. Tried and true this is a highly effective treatment for ringworm. Also makes an excellent occasional bath for ringworm prevention.

For maximum effectiveness, use straight: do not mix with regular dust! Allow your chinnie 24 hour access to his/her duster for approximately 2-4 weeks. Not intended for permanent use. May cause temporary dandruff. Can be irritating to people prone to skin sensitivities.

$5/lb

Items priced per pound are not sold in smaller quantities.

Sweet PDZ (Clinoptilolite)

Normally used as a stall and cage freshener to absorb moisture and ammonia for odor control. It can also be used as a dusting alternative for especially high humidity days. (Although it does make your chins feel gross when you hold them). Proven to absorb toxins that are created by molds and microscopic parasites! This makes an excellent "base" for cage dusting underneath bedding. Also used as an additive in animal feeds, so is harmless to ingest.

$10/2lb Quart Bag

Items priced per pound are not sold in smaller quantities.

Chinchilla Care Package

This would be a typical monthly order that includes basic food stuffs, healthy “treats” and wholesome chew toys. Shipping is included in this package deal.

• Gallon bag pellets (Purina, Blue Seal or mixed)

• Full gallon (about 3 lbs) bag hay cubes

• 1lb whole rose hips

• 1lb prepared wood grab bag

$85 Includes domestic shipping