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Naturals by Rosewood Meadow Menu Grain-Free Chinchilla & Degu Food, 4.4-lb bag

Naturals by Rosewood Meadow Menu Grain-Free Chinchilla & Degu Food, 4.4-lb bag

By Rosewood 3 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 80% confidence
3.3 /10
Quality
3.0
Value
4.0
Design
3.0
Function
3.0
Durability
3.0

In a Nutshell

  • Degus love it, chinchillas often refuse to eat it.
  • High price, worth it if your pet eats it.
  • Mixed reviews but generally used successfully by some.

Quick Verdict

The Naturals by Rosewood Grain-Free Chinchilla & Degu Food receives mixed feedback. Some degus love it, but chinchillas often refuse to eat it. It's worth the price for those who find their pets enjoy it, but it's not a guaranteed hit for all.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 3
Would Recommend 33%
Would Buy Again 33%
Avg Lifespan 5 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Preferred by Degus (1)

    Many degus enjoy eating this food, finding it tasty and nutritious.

Cons

  • Chinchillas Refuse to Eat (2) major

    Chinchillas often pick out the food and leave it uneaten.

  • High Price Point (2) major

    Users find the product expensive, especially if their pets won't eat it.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Degu owners — Many degus enjoy the taste and will eat it consistently.

Skip If

  • Chinchilla owners — Chinchillas often refuse to eat it.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 4-6 months based on reviewer mentions

Factors: amount fed, pet consumption habits, storage conditions

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 store in a cool, dry place

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.0
3 reviews
5★
33%
4★
0%
3★
33%
2★
0%
1★
33%
tasty (1) expensive (1) not eaten by chinchillas (2)

Highlighted Reviews

— Degu 4 found helpful

"My four picky degus won't eat any other pellet food, and we've tried them all. With the other foods, I was throwing away most of the pellets at the end of the day. With this, their bowls are pretty much empty by the next feeding time. It's unfortunate that it's the most expensive option, but it's wo..."

— Heather

"I purchased this food to give my chins another healthy pellet option. Mixed with their other food to change over but they pick all of this food out and throw it on the bottom of the cage. May be nutritious but not on the bottom of the cage. Will keep looking for their preferred nutritious pellets."

Bottom Line

If you're looking for a grain-free option for your degu, this could be a good choice. For chinchillas, it's a gamble. Consider the price and your pet's pickiness before purchasing.

3.3 /10
Below Average