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Chinchilla sand for Chinchillas
Witte Molen Chinchilla Bath Sand. Bath sand removes excess fat and moisture from the coat of chinchillas and rodents. Chinchilla sand is an important care product for your chinchilla. A chinchilla can wash herself nicely with this...
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Supreme Badzand has been specially developed for small steppe and desert dwellers. There are two types of bath sand available from Supreme: Friends Farm and Selective. The Friends Farm is standard bathing sand and the Selective is a premium version that i
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Chinchillas are very house-trained animals that groom their own fur. Therefore, place a bowl of approximately 20cm long and 15cm high with a 2cm layer of bath sand in the cage every evening and leave it for half an hour. Your Chinchilla washes itself by t
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The BiMSi® lemon balm herbal bath contains carefully ground lemon balm leaves, which on the one hand pamper the coat and skin from the outside and on the other hand have a relaxing effect on the animals. The skin is the rodent's largest sensory organ. She
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The BiMSi® herbal bath mint & chamomile contains carefully ground peppermint leaves and chamomile blossoms, which on the one hand pamper the coat and skin from the outside and on the other hand have a relaxing effect on the animals.
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Give your rodent the right care with BiMSi® Bath Sand. This carefully cleaned and completely dried bath sand is a pure natural product without additives. BiMSi® Bath Sand has the perfect grain size for the coat care of small rodents, such as dwarf hamster
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The BiMSi® lavender herbal bath contains carefully ground lavender leaves, which on the one hand pamper the coat and skin from the outside and on the other hand have a relaxing effect on the animals. The skin is the rodent's largest sensory organ. She nee
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Beaphar Care+ Bath Sand removes excess fat and moisture from the coat of chinchillas. In addition, Care+ bath sand ensures that your chinchilla's coat remains in top condition! It absorbs the unnecessary fats and moisture. The structure of Beaphar Care+ b
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JR FARM Chinchilla Sand Special consists of sepiolite-containing clay, which, unlike regular chinchilla sand, contains quartz and is therefore particularly good for removing grease and other impurities from chinchilla fur. This way the coat retains its na
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This multifunctional shovel can be used for anything and everything. For example, we find this scoop very useful for scooping more food or bedding. For example, many animals also use a sandbox. With this shovel you can easily scoop up the desired amount o
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Thanks to this sieve shovel, the sand is sifted in no time and all excrement is removed. The shovel has a pleasant handle made of plastic. The sieve itself is made of stainless steel (stainless steel).
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Natural Dust Baths: For the Wellbeing of your Beloved Chinchilla! Taking dust baths is vital for both the physical and mental health of your beloved chinchilla. At Oxbow we attach great importance to sustainability when harvesting this essential product.
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Spoil your Small Rodent with Little One Chinchilla Bath Sand! You only want the very best for your little furry friends, right? Whether it is a cheerful chinchilla, a playful hamster, a curious gerbil or a cute degu, the well-being of your rodents comes f
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Chinchillas have high demands when it comes to coat care . The animals must therefore be given suitable bathing sand that allows them to properly care for their fur and keep it in top condition. In addition to bath sand, you also need a suitable sandbox in which you can put the sand and where the Chinchillas can bathe safely. We have a category with Chinchilla sandboxes especially for all Chinchillas.
Why do Chinchillas need bath sand?
All Chinchillas need bathing sand because bathing is an important part of their natural behavior and coat care. Here are a few reasons why chinchillas benefit from bathing sand:
- Coat Care: Chinchillas have a thick and dense coat with a thick undercoat. Rolling themselves in bath sand regularly will help remove excess oils, dirt and moisture from their coat. The bath sand absorbs these elements and ensures that the coat remains clean and healthy.
- Skin Health: Bathing in sand helps in exfoliating the skin of chinchillas. It removes dead skin cells and promotes healthy skin condition.
- Natural behavior: In their natural habitat in the Andes of South America, chinchillas live in dry and rocky areas. They regularly take sand baths to cleanse and cool themselves. Giving them access to bathing sand allows them to express their natural behavior and feel comfortable in their environment.
- Stress Reduction: Taking a sand bath has a calming effect on chinchillas. It helps reduce stress and provides them with a sense of comfort and well-being
It is important to use special chinchilla sand, as this is a fine-grained and dust-free sand that is suitable for their fine coat and respiratory tract. It is advisable to give chinchillas regular access to bathing sand, preferably several times a week, so that they can enjoy the benefits of a sand bath and express their natural behavior.
How do Chinchillas in the wild care for their fur?
In the wild, the Chinchilla coat must of course also be well cared for. The animals do this mainly by using natural materials and elements in their natural environment. These are some examples of how Chinchillas groom their fur in the wild:
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Sand baths: Of course, number one is the sand bath. In the wild, chinchillas use sandy soil and dust to clean their skin and coat and rid themselves of parasites. They roll in the dry sand, which rubs the sand into their fur. This helps absorb excess oils and dirt, keeping the coat clean.
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Sunlight and Airflow: Chinchillas also benefit from natural sunlight and airflow to dry and air out their coat. For example, they will regularly expose themselves to the sun and gentle breezes to allow moisture to evaporate from their coat and allow the coat to breathe. NB! That absolutely does not mean that you have to put your chinchillas outside in the wind or do something with a hair dryer, in our home a not too high humidity and a sand bath is sufficient.
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Dust baths: In very dry areas, chinchillas may use dust in the environment, such as very fine sand, soil or dust particles. They roll and bounce in these dusty areas to clean and groom their fur. It is very similar to a sand bath, but is much finer and dustier and mainly ensures that the oils are removed from the coat as best as possible.
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Coat care by peers: Chinchillas are social animals with social interactions with each other. Chinchillas in the wild can therefore regularly help each other take care of hard-to-reach parts of their coat. They may lick each other and clean each other's fur as part of their social interaction.
Grooming the coat is an important part of chinchillas' natural behavior. By performing these grooming rituals, they keep their coat in optimal condition, which contributes to their health and well-being in the wild. By offering a sand bath, the animals in our home can also exhibit their natural behavior.
When is it good to offer a sand bath to the Chinchillas?
Chinchillas in the wild generally take one to two sand baths per day. They tend to take these baths during dawn and dusk, when temperatures are a bit cooler. These times of day allow them to take advantage of the favorable conditions while grooming their coat. We can also adopt these times at our home by offering the animals a sand bath with suitable chinchilla sand in the morning and evening.
