How long can you leave a chinchilla alone?
In a nutshell, if you utilize a chinchilla pet-sitter, you can leave for as long as you feel comfortable and if your chinchilla will be completely alone, I would never go past 24-72 hours maximum with leaving your chinchilla alone.
When was the last time a chinchilla died?
By Kris Selnar. Last edited by Marios Alexandrou on June 17, 2020. It’s been a bad week for chinchilla pet owners. We received two e-mails about chinchilla deaths.
What should I do if my Chinchilla won’t leave the cage?
If your chinchilla continues to run around and play, then there is likely nothing to worry about. If, on the other hand, your chinchilla won’t leave the cage and is particularly skittish for a long time, you may have to look to other techniques. What those techniques are, we can’t say. Our chinchilla “moved on” on her own.
What causes a Chinchilla to have an abscess?
Injuries from sharp, protruding objects in a cage or from fighting with other chinchillas can cause abscesses. Abscesses can also be caused by unclean cages or cages that aren’t disinfected regularly, as such conditions can harbor bacteria.
When was the Chinchilla first hunted as a pet?
The ancient Incan Empire hunted chinchillas for their meat and fur, and kept them as pets. Chinchilla fur became popular in the 1700s, and commercial hunting in northern Chile began in earnest in 1828.
Is it easy to introduce a new Chinchilla?
Because they are young you should have it easy when it comes to introducing them. However, there’s no way to tell until you try. You’ll know within minutes if they’re going to get along right away or will need to be introduced slowly. Not sure what you can do to avoid buying a second cage. Can you get a loaner from the breeder?
What happens if you put two new chinchillas together?
Chinchillas can die of stress and a commute plus new surroundings and two new chinchillas may be a lot to handle, especially if they are not going to be together for life. The introduction process takes time and patience and just putting new chinchillas together in a cage can lead to death or serious injury.
How old do Chinchilla have to be to be adopted?
I have a potential chin that I am looking into adopting and she is about 8 weeks old (there is another one I could adopt that is about 3 months). The breeder said because they are both so young, it is ok to put them in the cage together after having changed the bedding – is this ok or do I absolutely need to buy another cage first?
What should I do if my Chinchilla starts to fight?
Maybe the breeder will make note now that age doesn’t guarantee chinchillas will get along. You should see a decrease in fighting as time goes on. If you’re not already doing so, keep the cages as close together as possible. If there are no distress sounds, no loss of fur, or biting, I wouldn’t worry about one chin jumping on the other.
