My chinchilla nibbles on me at times. It tickles and is really just a love bite. She is so friendly, tiny and cute that it is impossible to imagine her ever biting me for real. It's even harder to imagine it actually hurting. But I've heard from chinchilla owners who report their pets have bitten them. And it apparently hurts quite a bit. Do chinchillas bite … [Read more...] about Do Chinchillas Bite? (+Tips To Avoid Biting Completely)
Behavior
Do Chinchillas Recognize Their Owners? (Bonding & Tips)
It is only natural to wonder if your chinchilla recognizes you. You spend so much time loving and showing affection toward your furry friend, you want to know if it returns those feelings. Will your chinchilla learn who you are and come to form a bond with you? Not all animals do this. Many simply don't have the capacity to recognize us and bond with us. Keep … [Read more...] about Do Chinchillas Recognize Their Owners? (Bonding & Tips)