Chinchilla Diet Calculator

How It Works

Input Data:

• The user inputs the number of chinchillas they have.
• They enter the weight of each chinchilla in grams.
• The user selects the type of food they are providing from a dropdown menu (options include Pellets, Timothy Hay, Orchard Grass Hay, Treats, and Herbs).

Example:

• Pellets: 4% of the chinchilla’s weight.
• Hay: 25 grams per chinchilla.
• Treats: 1 gram per chinchilla.
• Herbs: 5 grams per chinchilla.

Displaying Results:

• The calculator displays the total daily food requirement for the selected food type and the number of chinchillas entered.
• For instance, if the user inputs 2 chinchillas, each weighing 500 grams, and selects Pellets, the calculator will show:
• Daily pellets requirement: 40 grams (4% of 500 grams × 2 chinchillas).

Example Scenario

• User Input:

  • Number of Chinchillas: 2
  • Chinchilla Weight: 500 grams
  • Food Type: Pellets

Calculation:

• • Daily Food Amount = $(500\text{grams}\times 0.04)\times 2=40\text{grams}$

Output:

• • Result Displayed: “Daily pellets requirement: 40.00 grams for 2 chinchilla(s).”