In the wild chinchillas live in fairly large groups known as colonies or herds. A single herd may have up to 14 to 100 members! They assign themselves special social roles. For example, some of them will look out and inform the rest of the herd when there’s danger. Are chinchillas social animals? In the wild […]
Chinchillas Natural Wild Habitat, Type of Climate, Diet and Facts
Chinchillas are rodents that originate from the Andres mountains in South America. Where do chinchillas live in the wild? Chinchillas use to live in Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Chile. Sadly, chinchillas are almost extinct. The only known colonies left in the wild are in Chile, Andes Mountains. Chinchillas are almost becoming extinct due to being […]
How Much Do Chinchillas Cost? Buying and Looking After a Chinchilla
Chinchillas make great pets as they are fluffy, relatively easy to maintain and can live up to 15 to 20 years. It’s no surprise that pet chinchilla has become increasingly popular. How much are chinchillas? The cost of a chinchilla will depend on each individual dealership. An average cost of a chinchilla ranges from $50 to […]
Are Chinchillas Rodents? Species, Types and Habitats
Chinchillas make great pets and can live up to an incredible 15 to 20 years. They have very soft dense fur, large ears, four legs, and a tail. In this article, we’re going to answer the question of what species are chinchillas? Are chinchilla’s rodents? Chinchillas are rodents that are native to the Andes Mountains […]
Can Chinchillas Get Wet? Bathes, Fur, Drying and More Info
Chinchillas have very thick fur and have up to 80 hairs per hair follicle. They wash by bathing in dust baths. Dust baths remove excessive dirt and oils that are on the chinchilla’s coat. Can chinchillas get wet? Chinchillas should never be put in water. Chinchillas have very thick fur and it can take them […]
Why Do Chinchillas Bathe in Dust? Dust Type, Water and More Info
Chinchillas are clean animals and like to clean themselves for up to 15 – 20 minutes per bath. Most animals clean themselves by bathing in water or grooming themselves, but why do chinchillas bath in dust? Why do chinchillas bathe in the dust? Chinchillas have dust baths to clean their dense fur coats. The dust […]
Why Do Chinchillas Bite Their Cage? Fur Biting, Chewing Toys and More Info
Chinchillas belong to the rodent family and just like mice and other rodents they chew, bite, and nibble. Why do chinchillas bite their cage? Chinchillas bite their cage when they are trying to wear down their teeth. They may also want to get out of the cage. Chinchillas may bite their cage because of their […]
Why Do Chinchillas Bark? And How To Stop It
Humans use different words, tones, pitches, and sounds to communicate. Animals do the same, although their mode of communication is entirely different from human beings. Chinchillas have a unique way of communicating. This article explains in details why chinchillas bark, and shares ways you can stop chinchillas from barking. Why do chinchillas bark? Chinchilla’s bark when […]
Do Chinchillas Shed? Fur Slips, Hair Loss and Grooming
Chinchillas fur coats are extremely thick with 50 – 80 hairs per follicle. One square cm of a chinchilla contains up to 20,000 hairs! This makes you wonder whether chinchillas shed their fur. Do chinchillas shed? Chinchillas shed fur all throughout the year with an increase of fur loss during spring and summer due to […]
Do Chinchillas Smell? The Reasons Why Your Chinchilla Smells
Chinchillas make great pets for all different types of households. It is recommended that you clean your chinchilla’s cage a couple of times a week to make sure your chinchilla has fresh bedding and remains healthy and doesn’t start to smell. Do chinchillas smell? Chinchillas are odor-free. If your chinchilla starts to smell, it is […]