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Loofah is a great and healthy chew for Chinchillas. The tough fibers and unique texture offers long term use. The fibers help clean your Chinchilla's teeth, too!
What is loofah?
" Luffa is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines in the cucumber family. In everyday non-technical usage, the luffa, also spelled loofah, usually means the fruit of the two species L. aegyptiaca and L. acutangula" - Wikipedia
What is loofah?
" Luffa is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines in the cucumber family. In everyday non-technical usage, the luffa, also spelled loofah, usually means the fruit of the two species L. aegyptiaca and L. acutangula" - Wikipedia
Now I know what you're thinking, "Chinchillas shouldn't have fruit!" Well, the loofah we give the chins is no longer "fruit". It's more of the skeleton of the fruit.
What you will need
- Natural Loofah
- Koolaid or Food Coloring - Hot water - Bowls - Knife or Scissors - Strainer - Oven ( baking sheet ) OR a covered place to safely air/sun dry. |
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Next, cut it all up!
1" slices? Fries? Hollow out the center? Halves? Your choice, it doesn't matter.
Then...
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