Chinchilla's have a very delicate digestive system and can't handle a sudden change in their diets.  Diet changes should be added gradually over a few week's time.  Your chinchilla will be happy and healthy if  fed correctly.

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Your chinchilla should have access to pellets, fresh water & hay at all times.  Make sure that the pellets are fresh and that you keep them in a airtight container.  As part of their daily diet they also require hay.  This hay should be changed out daily. You should NEVER give your chinchilla fruits or vegetables EVER  this can cause serious diarrhea, which can be fatal.

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Nuts should never be fed as they can cause liver damage.  A safe treat if you must give any would be a rose hip, goji betty, plain cherrio, and even then should be given very sparingly.

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A Apple stick will make them just as Happy !!