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Yes you can. As long as its not clumpy and there is no wee or poo in the sand it is ok.
Best way to do this is after your Chin/s have had their bath is to pour the sand back into its bag or another container using a sieve (sifter)
This will stop the poo and hay going back in the sand.
What else can I help you with?
What types of dust do you use for your gerbils bath?
A gerbil dust bath is actually making use of chinchilla dust and sands, available at places like Petsmart and Petco. Pour a couple of inches of the sand into a bowl and place your gerbil in it. The gerbil should run and roll around, kicking up dust, making a mess, but getting clean. The fine dust captures dirt and grease that may be on their fur and leaves their coat shiny and smooth! It keeps their coat clean by removing grease and grub from it. Gerbils should always have a special place for digging in which helps to keep their fur nicely maintained. For a dust bath, use chinchilla bathing sand in a container. They will dig and roll around in it and it will keep their fur clean Please note that this is the only type of bath you should give your gerbils, as water will rinse off natural oils that insulate the gerbil and it could get sick or chill to death!
What class is the chinchilla in?
A chinchilla is a rodent like hamsters,gerbils,rats and so on.
Can you use flour for a gerbils dust bath?
Gerbils do not require dust baths like Chinchillas. If you are able to get a gerbil to try it then use a dust bath formula from a pet store. In my experience they don't like baths.
What is a dust bath?
A gerbil dust bath is actually making use of chinchilla dust and sands, available at places like Petsmart and Petco. Pour a couple of inches of the sand into a bowl and place your gerbil in it. The gerbil should run and roll around, kicking up dust, making a mess, but getting clean. The fine dust captures dirt and grease that may be on their fur and leaves their coat shiny and smooth! It keeps their coat clean by removing grease and grub from it. Gerbils should always have a special place for digging in which helps to keep their fur nicely maintained. For a dust bath, use chinchilla bathing sand in a container. They will dig and roll around in it and it will keep their fur clean Please note that this is the only type of bath you should give your gerbils, as water will rinse off natural oils that insulate the gerbil and it could get sick or chill to death!
Can you touch a chinchilla after its dust bath?
It is fine to touch it, but the dust comes off of it easier and it might need a dust bath sooner than usual. Touching your chinchilla after a dust bath does no harm to it.
What should you put in your gerbils cage for them to burrow in?
Do not use saw dust use bedding like at the petco store
What can chinchilla be washed in?
A sand or dust bath.
What is chinchilla dust bath?
Chinchillas use dust to clean excxss oil, excretory residue and food bits off their bodies, much as people use dry shampoo.
What should i get a chinchilla or a gerbil?
gerbils r better. much easier and cheaper to take care of.
Why is your chinchilla sitting in the corner all day?
Either it is scared of you or it is just not used to its new environment. Get it to get out of that corner with treats! or get a pinch of chinchilla dust and hold it in your hand. Very fun to watch an eager chinchilla going after its dust.
Can you use corn starch for chinchilla dust?
No, corn starch is not suitable for chinchilla dust baths. Chinchillas require fine volcanic ash or specially formulated dust to maintain their fur's cleanliness and health. Corn starch may not effectively absorb oils and moisture and could potentially cause respiratory issues if inhaled. It's best to stick with products specifically designed for chinchilla care.
How does a chinchilla bathe in the wild?
chinchillas bathe in a special kind of dust you can buy it at the same store you bought your chinchilla at. And im also sure that someone at the store can explain it to you in further detail. i Hope this answered your question.
