FEEDING

For me feeding has to be the fun part. With such a varied diet possible the options at feeding times are almost endless. To begin with, the core of your chipmunks diet should consist of a chipmunk mix. This can be brought at most pet stores and will typically include nuts, flakes, sunflower seeds, corn and a range of small chewy food suited for chipmunks. This mixes are very useful to ensure your chipmunk gets most of the required nutrients, however it should be mentioned that chipmunks have a bit of a sweetooth for the nuts and sunflowers in these mixes and will often eat these first hoping you will give in and give them more. This should not be done as your chipmunk will quickly become fat!!!
Around 25-30g of this chipmunk mix should be given each day per chipmunk, but often they like to store some, espeacially in autumn as they prepare for hibernation. This often leads to the housing being filled with food.
Apart from the core mix your chipmunks diet should be supplemented to give protein and ensure general well being. To do this fresh fruit and vegtables should be given such as grapes, apples, pears, bananas, carrots and so on. Apart from giving protein, they also are essential for health and prevention of diseases and constipation. Giving your chipmunk walnuts and other hard shelled nuts such as hazel, acorns and almonds will do it good as this will help keep its teeth trimmed.

Top Tip: As a treat try giving your chipmunk some toast.

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