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Can You Eat A Chinchilla? (And What Does It Taste Like?)

Last updated June 10, 2022 By Josh Leave a Comment

Can You Eat A Chinchilla

I'll be honest. I have never once looked at my chinchilla and wondered if I could eat it or what it might taste like. I've never thought that about my dog either. When we keep an animal as a pet, it is hard to imagine eating it. But that does not mean that people in other parts of the world feel the same. And there is nothing wrong with that. When it comes to the … [Read more...] about Can You Eat A Chinchilla? (And What Does It Taste Like?)

Why Is The Chinchilla Endangered? (Bet You Can Guess The Top Reason)

Last updated June 10, 2022 By Josh Leave a Comment

Why Is The Chinchilla Endangered

The chinchilla may not have much time left on this earth. How sad is that! You're probably wondering how anyone could possibly want to hurt an animal so cute. Or is the chinchilla endangered due to natural causes? There are actually a number of different things driving the chinchilla toward extinction. But they all have one factor in common. I bet you can already … [Read more...] about Why Is The Chinchilla Endangered? (Bet You Can Guess The Top Reason)

Can You Have A Pet Chinchilla In Every State? (Permit Required?)

Last updated June 14, 2022 By Josh Leave a Comment

Can You Have A Pet Chinchilla

Chinchillas are tiny, adorable fur balls. But they are also considered exotic animals. And you know what that means: regulation! And in the United States, this means vastly different regulation, depending on your state. What does this mean for you? Could you be out of luck if you want to own a chinchilla, simply because of where you live? Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about Can You Have A Pet Chinchilla In Every State? (Permit Required?)

Can Chinchillas Get Covid-19? (And Then Infect Us?)

Last updated May 28, 2022 By Josh Leave a Comment

Can Chinchillas Get Covid-19

Who knows what to believe? There has been so much conflicting information from different sources when it comes to Covid-19. And often, even conflicting information from the same source. They say one thing one day, then say the exact opposite a few weeks later. The bottom line is that no one seems to know much of anything, with any degree of certainty. So what do we … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Get Covid-19? (And Then Infect Us?)

How Many Chinchillas To Make A Coat? (+How They Are Made)

Last updated June 10, 2022 By Josh Leave a Comment

How Many Chinchillas To Make A Coat

I'm sure you can guess where I stand. As the owner of a chinchilla and a chinchilla website, I am firmly opposed to their slaughter to make coats. The same goes for fur coats made from other animals. But I will not let my personal feelings interfere in the writing of this article. I'm sure my feelings may come through in certain parts of this post, but I will not … [Read more...] about How Many Chinchillas To Make A Coat? (+How They Are Made)

Viscacha Vs Chinchilla (+Which Is The Better Pet For You?)

Last updated May 8, 2022 By Josh Leave a Comment

Viscacha Vs Chinchilla

What do you get if you cross a rabbit and a chinchilla? You get a viscacha! Ok, not really. But it certainly looks that way. The truth is, the viscacha is not related to the rabbit at all. But it is related to the chinchilla. That means many similarities when comparing the viscacha vs chinchilla. But there are also some key differences. And they make one of these … [Read more...] about Viscacha Vs Chinchilla (+Which Is The Better Pet For You?)

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