Behavior

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)

Chinchillas are growing in popularity, and I can assure you that they can make excellent pets for the entire family. I’m also not going to deny that the beginning days can be challenging when your chinchilla is timid, scared, and not wanting to deal with much interaction. Understanding chinchilla behavior is something that can take some time in the initial days. I’d … [Read more...] about Can You Tame A Chinchilla? [Calming Tactics & Tips]

Owning a chinchilla is a unique experience. If you have decided to take the journey and adopt a chinchilla, you likely have a lot of questions on hundreds of different topics. A chinchillas behavior is always a topic of interest and concern in the early or pre-adoption phases. In the beginning, for me, I had a simple question that I was worried about. I was worried … [Read more...] about Do Chinchillas Get Bored? [Yes, + How to Avoid It]

Chinchillas are on the most entertaining and energetic pets you can choose to adopt. They have a lot of spring in their step and love social interaction. However, many individuals who are not familiar with chinchillas often wonder what they can expect and when these peak activity times during the day occur. This leads me to a common question I wanted to cover in … [Read more...] about Are Chinchillas Nocturnal? [Not Exactly + Details]

When deciding to adopt a chinchilla, it’s a common thought to consider adopting two so that your new pet has a companion. However, it’s also essential to understand what to expect if you do decide to adopt two chinchillas and keep them in the same cage. With that in mind, I wanted to cover a common question in this post today. Do chinchillas fight? Here is what I … [Read more...] about Do Chinchillas Fight? [Sometimes + How to Avoid It]

Chinchillas are the silent pet that’s much more popular than you think. Let me explain. If you had 10 friends, you were speaking to and informed them you are contemplating adopting a chinchilla, several of them may not even know what a chinchilla is. This is relatively shocking because they are much more popular than people believe. Heck, they are sold in most pet stores, … [Read more...] about Chinchillas in The Wild [10 Questions Answered in 3 Minutes]

If you already own a cat or a chinchilla and are considering getting the other pet in the near future, it’s natural to wonder how this may play out for you. It’s completely understandable for you to inquire if your chinchilla and cat can co-exist and what kind of behaviors each of these pets are likely to display when they around each other. Luckily, that’s what this … [Read more...] about Are Chinchillas Good with Cats?[Critical Things to Know]

Chinchillas are a unique rodent growing in popularity as an adorable and excellent family pet. However, I’ve noticed when even introducing my chinchilla to friends who casually stop by my home that they tend to be curious about this rodent and shocked that it’s a popular option as a pet and even sold/ available for adoption in most pet stores. This tends to spur tons of … [Read more...] about 34 Surprising Characteristics of The Chinchilla [+Fun Facts]

Let’s say you are on the fence about adopting a new pet and not 100% sure if your next furry pet should be a chinchilla or a ferret. That’s understandable. The world is full of viable options for pets that you could potentially bring into your family for many years to come. I was the exact same way nearly 3 years ago. I had a yellow lab that’s about 100lbs that was … [Read more...] about Chinchillas Vs. Ferrets as Family Pets[Here’s Your Winner]