Chinchilla As Pet

Loki and Marshmallow playing in the kitchen with Gryphon.

(Gryphon is a specially trained dog, do not let your chinchillas out with your dog if you don’t trust the dog 100% around small animals)

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The basics for chinchilla care! Please visit: www.groups.msn.com/kingdomchinchillas for incredible chinchilla help and support!

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A natural chinchilla habitat is in high elevations, cool weather and a dry climate where they have access to fruits and vegetables that make up the majority of their diet. Explore the habitat where chinchillas originated with helpful information from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets.

Expert: James Talbott
Contact: www.belleforestanimalhospital.com
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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this is a old dog cage that me and my lil bro fixed up to make it chinchilla paradise! “annie” and her mom “big mama” 4-27-08

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Pets at Home is the UK’s leading speciality pet care retailer. Here are some of the chinchillas for sale in a Pets at Home store.

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Don’t worry, if we thought there was any danger we wouldn’t let them play. They get along very well - in fact, Skip (the Jack Russell) is a bit timid around her, and generally hides his head in my lap when she comes out to play.

(Note: Our Jack Russell is older, and very mellow. He walks right past pigeons and is curious, but not aggressive toward mice. Jack Russells and many other small dogs are built to go after rodents, so I would not recommend letting them interact unless you’re absolutely sure of their demeanor. In my experience, larger dogs tend to be more forgiving of chinchillas and other small animals (regarding them as curiosities). We’re lucky to have such a peaceful pup.)

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I will be getting a chinchilla very soon, so if you have one or know a lot about them, please put as much information as you can about Chinchillas.

"Scientific Name: Chinchilla lanigera
Life Span: Typically about 15 years, but 18-22 years is not uncommon.
Size: Body length about 10-14 inches; tail is another 5-6 inches or so.
Temperament: With gentle handling from a young age most chinchillas will become quite tame and bond closely with their owners, although sometimes they do not like to be held or cuddled. They are very active and playful. They can be kept singly, and usually will do fine as same sex pairs especially if they are littermates or introduced at a young age.
Habits: chinchillas are nocturnal so will be most active in the evening and night. They should be kept in a fairly quiet area during the day. They prefer a consistent routine for handling a feeding times and may be stressed out by changes to their routine. They are very active and playful and need a roomy cage for exercise as well as daily playtime.
Feeding: Chinchillas require a lot of roughage, and the diet should mainly be made up of a good quality grass hay along with pellets made for chinchillas. Treats should be given in moderation (one teaspoon per day in total) and can include fruits (eg fresh or dried apples, grapes, raisins), vegetables (carrots, celery), sunflower seeds, and rolled oats. The digestive system of chinchillas is fairly sensitive so any diet changes should be gradual.
Cages: Cages need to be large, and multi-level cages with platforms, ramps, and perches are ideal. For more information, see Cages for Chinchillas.
Dust Bath and Toys: Along with regular access to a dust bath, chinchillas need a variety of toys to keep them busy and active, especially items for chewing to keep the incisor teeth in good condition. See Toys for Chinchillas for more on dust baths and toys.
Handling and Taming: You must be gentle and consistent to gain the trust of a chinchilla. Find out the steps to taming chinchillas in How to Tame a Chinchilla."

*Copied from http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/chinchillas/p/Chinchillas.htm*

i am saveing up my money to get a chinchilla(my mom wont let me get a dog this is the next best thing i think)i m never going to be able to wait long enough to have enough money for a cage to and all the ones they have r lame so i wanna build my own do u have any tips on building a cage or takeing care of a chinchilla please answer A.S.A.P!

There are some instructions on building a chinchilla cage here:

http://chinchillacymru.co.uk/buildcage.htm

The natural habitat for a chinchilla is in South America in the Andes mountains, so providing a cave-like atmosphere complete with sand baths is a great way to make a chinchilla comfortable. Recreate a habitat for a pet chinchilla with advice from the manager of a pet store in this free video on exotic pets.

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