Oxbow Animal Health Garden Select Chinchilla Food

Complete Daily Nutrition with Garden-Fresh Ingredients

Product Description

Garden Select® Chinchilla Food combines three high-fiber grass hays (Western Timothy, Orchard Grass, and Oat Grass) with non-GMO grains, tomato pomace, whole yellow pea, rosemary, and thyme. Enhanced with antioxidants and prebiotics, this pellet formula delivers 100% of a chinchilla’s daily vitamin and mineral needs in every bite, ensuring digestive wellness, immune support, and coat condition without artificial additives.

Benefits

• Digestive Health: A triple-hay blend (Timothy, Orchard, Oat) helps maintain gut motility and prevents digestive issues common in chinchillas. 
• Immune Support: Natural antioxidants and prebiotics from tomatoes, rosemary, and inulin support the immune system and promote healthy gut flora. 
• Uniform Pellets: Eliminates selective feeding habits, ensuring balanced nutrition in every serving.
• High-Fiber Formula: Provides 18-23% crude fiber for optimal digestion and nutrient absorption. 
• Natural, Non-GMO Ingredients: No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives – only purposeful, premium components.

Ingredients

Timothy Grass, Orchard Grass, Oat Grass, Sunflower Meal, Canola Meal, Tomato Pomace, Whole Yellow Pea, Flaxseed, Oat Hulls, Calcium Sulfate, Lignin Sulfonate, Canola Oil, Salt, L-Lysine, Sodium Bentonite, Rosemary, Thyme, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin, Zinc Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate.

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How to Use

• Provide recommended pellets in a sturdy dish for free-choice feeding.
• Always supplement with unlimited access to high-fiber grass hay.
• Transition gradually over 4 weeks: Week 1 (¼ new:¾ old), Week 2 (½:½), Week 3 (¾:¼), Week 4 (100% new).
• Store in a cool, dry place; reseal bag after each use.
• Ensure fresh, clean water is available at all times.

Recommended Feeding Chart

Life Stage	Daily Amount
Young, Pregnant/Nursing	Unlimited free-choice
Adult (over 1 year)	1/8 cup per day

Disclaimer: Feed in addition to unlimited grass hay. Limit alfalfa hay to occasional treats.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Designed exclusively for chinchillas; not suitable for other small pets.
• Monitor body condition and adjust pellet intake accordingly.
• Discard any 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: Why does Garden Select use three grass hays?

Ans: A blend of Timothy, Orchard, and Oat grasses provides fiber diversity to support digestive motility and prevent boredom from uniform hay sources.

Q2: Can this food be the sole diet for chinchillas?

Ans: Yes. Garden Select pellets provide complete daily nutrition when paired with unlimited grass hay to meet fiber requirements.

Q3: How often should I feed adult chinchillas? 

Ans: Offer 1/8 cup of pellets daily, adjusting as needed to maintain a healthy weight and supplement with hay.

Q4: What makes this formula non-GMO?

Ans: All ingredients are sourced from non-genetically engineered crops, ensuring natural and pure nutrition.

Q5: How should I store pellets to maintain freshness?

Ans: Store in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight. Reseal the original bag or use an airtight container after opening to preserve quality.