photo credit: kasprzolSo, you’ve decided to purchase a chinchilla or maybe your adding to the pet family you already have. Either way, your chinchilla needs a safe and fun home. A large, multi level cage is best, especially if you have more than one. Chinchillas need enough room to move freely, jump around, play and [...]

Look in your local pet or feed stores for a high quality chinchilla food.  Find a good quality chinchilla pellet.  Read the labels to see if it has seeds, fruit or nuts in it.  If it does, then this is not the quality of food you are looking for.  These items don’t have all the [...]

When introducing your new family member to his or her room mate, you’ll need to put the chinchillas in seperate cages, next to each other.  This allows them to become aware of each others scent and presence.  When you are ready to move your new pet into his or her new home with the other [...]

Did you know that some chinchillas are brought into the US illegally?  They are captured from the wild and smuggled into the country.  When you are looking to purchase a chinchilla, make sure you deal with a reputable dealer or breeder.  Illegal chinchillas most likely will carry diseases and I know everyone wants a happy, [...]

Chinchilla Pictures July 9, 2009- Taking photos of your pets is always fun and knowing a few tricks helps to have a nice photo album. How to Deal With Chinchilla Allergies July 9, 2009- Try finding a chinchilla bath house that is enclosed. This will help prevent dust form getting everywhere and help keep the [...]

Chinchillas love dust baths.  They don’t like to get wet, so chinchilla dust keeps them clean and keeps their fur soft.  When choosing a dust bath house, find one that attaches to the inside of the cage.  Make sure it will keep the powdery dust from getting into the air in your home.  You should [...]

Choosing and setting up a chinchilla cage is fun and easy.  Choose a metal chinchilla cage that your pet can’t chew through (not glass or plastic).  Make sure there is plenty of room for play and exercise.  Choose one with a bottom tray for easy cleaning.  Line it with newspaper and clean it regularly.  Next, [...]

Traveling with a Chinchilla July 6, 2009- If you have nice, big chinchilla cages for you family friends, you may want to have someone sit for them. Technorati Tags: Chinchilla Cages