Can a male and female chinchilla get along?
* There are no rules about males or females get along better; 2 males can get along just the same as 2 females. And remember if you put a male and female together, even if only for “playtime” you could end up with babies so if that is not your intention it’s best to stick to same sex pairs.
What’s the best way to introduce two chinchillas?
* Dust and hay are great distractions and can be useful during introductions. * There are no rules about males or females get along better; 2 males can get along just the same as 2 females.
When to seperate male and female chinchillas to prevent pregnancy?
You should seperate the male about 10 days before the due date. This will prevent “breed back”, as the female comes into heat immediately after, and in some cases, right before she gives birth. If she gets pregnant during breed back, it can be harmful the female and all chinchillas involved are at a higher risk.
What happens the night before a chinchilla is born?
The night before delivery the female may become aggressive toward the male and any other cage mates. She may also refuse food or become more passive. Most births take place in the night or the early morning hours and are generally a quick process. If you have the privilege of witnessing the birth make yourself as invisible as possible!
How can you tell if a chinchilla is a male or female?
You can check if the chinchilla is female by looking for a small slit opening on the anus and no bare patch of skin between the anus and the urethral opening. The distance between the urethral opening and the anus will also be much larger on males than females. Confirm the weight and appearance of the chinchillas.
Can a male chinchilla have more than one mate?
Females are mostly monogamous; they have only one mate throughout their lives. Males, on the other hand, can have many female mates. This is especially true of domesticated males. Often, one male is bred with many females to create many offspring to sell.
Why are there male and female Chinchillas in pet shops?
Pet shops often make mistakes and a new chinchilla owner finds out by accident (such as the birth of kits or a “male” spraying) that their new little friend is not the sex they were told it was. To help resolve the confusion, pictures of both male and female chinchillas have been provided.
Is it OK to keep a chinchilla alone?
All pet chinchillas should be kept with cage-mates, so none should be kept alone. That’s because all chinchillas are naturally sociable: as stated above, they live in herds. This applies both to males and females, even though females are more territorial.
