One of the most important decisions you will have to make once you have chosen to adopt a chinchilla is where your chinchilla will live, and that means choosing one of the many chinchilla cages on the market today. There are a number of qualities to look for in the chinchilla cages available, and a [...]

By: Bella Holly It’s surprising to realize that very few people actually know what a chinchilla is, often mistaking it for another animal entirely. There really aren’t a great deal of people who really know what a chinchilla is or what it does for that matter. Some people mistake them for bunnies, while others may [...]

I did read that he may not have wet food like lettuce. But I would like a longer list. Include acceptable dried fruit’s. Anything green he may eat like parsley, celery. Something like that. Carrot’s maybe. I don’t know. Chinchillas are vegetarians, primarily grass and seed eaters. They will eat alfalfa or hay. I find [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]