Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Deluxe, 4.53 kg

Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food

Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food is a complete and balanced pelleted diet specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of chinchillas of all life stages. This premium formula is designed to support healthy growth, maintain ideal body condition, and promote overall well-being. Made with high-quality grass-based ingredients, it provides the high fiber, balanced protein, and low fat levels essential for a healthy digestive system and long-term health.

Key Features & Benefits

• Timothy Grass-Based Formula
  Made with Timothy Grass Meal as the primary ingredient, providing the high-fiber, low-protein nutrition that supports a healthy digestive system.
  
• High Fiber for Digestive Health
  Contains 18–23% crude fiber, which is essential for maintaining healthy gastrointestinal function and reducing the risk of digestive problems common in chinchillas.
  
• Balanced Protein & Low Fat
  Provides appropriate protein and low fat levels to help maintain a healthy body weight and support daily activity.
  
• Prevents Selective Feeding
  Uniform pellets ensure your chinchilla receives complete and balanced nutrition with every bite, preventing selective eating and nutritional deficiencies.
  
• Fortified with Vitamins & Minerals
  Enriched with 100% of the essential daily vitamins and minerals to support immune function, healthy bones, and overall wellness.
  
• No Artificial Additives
  Free from artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors, using wholesome natural ingredients.

Recommended Diet Ratio

• 75% High-quality grass hay
  
• 20% Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food pellets
  
• 5% Healthy treats or fruit

Guaranteed Analysis

• Crude Protein (min): 18.00%
  
• Crude Fat (min): 2.50%
  
• Crude Fiber (min): 18.00%
  
• Crude Fiber (max): 23.00%
  
• Moisture (max): 10.00%
  
• Calcium (min): 0.60%
  
• Calcium (max): 1.10%
  
• Phosphorus (min): 0.25%
  
• Vitamin A (min): 10,000 IU/kg
  
• Vitamin D (min): 900 IU/kg
  
• Vitamin E (min): 190 IU/kg

Feeding Instructions

• Chinchillas under 1 year of age: Provide unlimited access to Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food along with high-quality grass hay and alfalfa hay to support growth. If feeding additional alfalfa hay, adjust the amount as needed to maintain a balanced diet.
  
• Chinchillas over 1 year of age: Feed approximately 20 g of pellets daily, while offering unlimited grass hay throughout the day. Alfalfa hay may be offered occasionally in small amounts as a treat.

Transitioning to Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food
To minimize digestive upset, gradually transition over four weeks:

• Week 1: 75% current food + 25% Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food
  
• Week 2: 50% current food + 50% Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food
  
• Week 3: 25% current food + 75% Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food
  
• Week 4 onward: Feed 100% Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food