Behavior

Picture this. Your adorable hamster and your even more adorable chinchilla (yes, I'm biased) playing together adorably. Maybe they run together in their wheel, play hide and seek in the cage, or playfully spray each other with wood chips. It's possible. But unlikely. It's not that chinchillas and hamsters can't get along. But they are very different animals, making … [Read more...] about Do Hamsters And Chinchillas Get Along? (What You Need To Know)

I know your first thought. If you see your chinchilla's nose twitching, you can't help but think how cute it looks. But it could also indicate a serious problem. There is one big issue that causes a chinchilla's nose to twitch: seizures. Those, however, can have several causes. Keep reading to learn the primary causes your chinchilla might suffer a seizure that … [Read more...] about Why Is My Chinchilla’s Nose Twitching? (And What To Do)

Chinchillas are tiny and frail. So it's only natural to worry, if you notice your chinchilla not moving, but breathing nonetheless. Especially if this is not common. The good news is that these rodents are generally very healthy and this is probably nothing to worry about. That said, there is a small chance it could be something serious. So you need to know how … [Read more...] about Chinchilla Not Moving But Breathing (What Is Wrong And What To Do?)

Chinchillas are great pets. But the early days can be challenging. When you first bring your chinchilla home, it will probably be timid, scared, and not want to interact with you. You'll need to get it used to you and its new surroundings. That can take time. It can also be quite a frustrating process, if you don't know what you are doing. So keep reading, and … [Read more...] about How To Tame A Chinchilla (Without Causing Stress Or Harm)

Wouldn't it be amazing to know what your chinchilla is thinking? It turns out you can. They give you clues constantly, through the sounds they make and the body language they exhibit. All chinchillas are different and they love to show off their personality in different ways. But their body language is key. Understanding what their movements and positions are … [Read more...] about Chinchilla Body Language (Finally Understand Your Chin)

Where do captive chinchillas spend most of their time? In a cage. How would you feel if you spend 23+ hours per day locked up in a cage. You'd be bored. The only way to avoid boredom would be to fill that cage with tons of entertainment. It makes sense to assume the same is true for a chinchilla. Being locked up in a cage all day, they must get bored, … [Read more...] about Do Chinchillas Get Bored? (And How To Avoid It)

Chinchillas are rodents. And many rodents are nocturnal. That is why this question is so common. And it's important, too. Keeping a nocturnal pet could mean needing to cater to its natural rhythm. You might need to feed it at night, give it time to play at night, and so on. But don't let that worry you. None of that is the case with chinchillas, for a number … [Read more...] about Are Chinchillas Nocturnal? (An Important Distinction)

Chinchillas have emotions. And just like any other animal with emotions, us humans included, those emotions can sometimes boil over. What happens when they do? Will two chinchillas get so angry with each other that they begin fighting? And if so, what can you do about it? Or should you even do something about it? Keep reading to learn all about chinchillas … [Read more...] about Do Chinchillas Fight? (And How To Handle It Correctly)

Chinchillas are becoming more and more common as household pets. Unfortunately, their numbers in the wild are steadily dwindling. The two are not related though. Pet ownership is not the reason they are now endangered in the wild. We'll cover the reason for that below. We'll also cover the top 10 most common questions we get about chinchillas in the wild. Keep … [Read more...] about Chinchillas In The Wild (10 Top Questions Answered)