How long do baby chinchillas have to stay with their mother?
between 12 and 14 weeks
However, it’s up to the mama chinchilla to make the exact determination. Never take a chinchilla away from his mother until he’s completely weaned. By the time a chinchilla is somewhere between 12 and 14 weeks old, he should be ready to say goodbye to mom and leave for his new life in a new home.
Why did my baby chinchilla died?
Sudden death in chinchillas is caused by heart attacks, strokes, sudden physical trauma, or environmental issues like excess heat, cold or moisture. To figure out how a chinchilla died, ask a vet to perform a ‘necropsy’ (like an autopsy). Chinchillas cannot die of fright or a broken heart.
What do I do if my chinchilla has babies?
Kits need to be hand fed often, every couple hours (2-3). Baby chinchillas must be kept warm. Usually they will stay warm under their mom, but if needed, a warm heating pad can be placed under part of the cage or as mentioned perhaps the kit can be fostered out to another female.
Can a Chinchilla have a baby after birth?
The mother chinchilla will deliver an afterbirth, and in most cases, this signifies the end of the birthing. However, there have been cases where the chinchilla is not finished. Chinchilla’s have two uterine horns and can hold kits in both horns. The afterbirth may just be the ending of one of the uterine horns.
How long does it take for a chinchillas postpartum heat to pass?
Her postpartum heat will have passed within 7 – 10 days, at which time you can reintroduce dad. The best way to make this successful is to be sure to give the entire family plenty of supervised playtime during the day (when chinchillas aren’t particularly interested in mating) to maintain the social structure.
When to separate a Chinchilla after having a litter?
If she hasn’t just had her second consecutive litter it’s okay for her to breed back. While most male chinchillas make wonderful dads it’s best to separate the male if it’s time for mom to get a break. Her postpartum heat will have passed within 7 – 10 days, at which time you can reintroduce dad.
What to do if a chinchilla is stuck in the birth canal?
Some chinchillas can go hours between kits, and some will have one right after the other. If a kit becomes stuck in the birth canal, you can gently try to ease the kit out with the chinchilla’s contractions, *most kits often die when they become stuck, and you have to work them out*.
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!
When to reintroduce a male chinchilla after postpartum?
While most male chinchillas make wonderful dads it’s best to separate the male if it’s time for mom to get a break. Her postpartum heat will have passed within 7 – 10 days, at which time you can reintroduce dad.
Her postpartum heat will have passed within 7 – 10 days, at which time you can reintroduce dad. The best way to make this successful is to be sure to give the entire family plenty of supervised playtime during the day (when chinchillas aren’t particularly interested in mating) to maintain the social structure.
If she hasn’t just had her second consecutive litter it’s okay for her to breed back. While most male chinchillas make wonderful dads it’s best to separate the male if it’s time for mom to get a break. Her postpartum heat will have passed within 7 – 10 days, at which time you can reintroduce dad.
As a general rule, baby chinchillas should be fully weaned and separated from their mother at 8 to 12 weeks old.
How much does a baby chinchilla cost?
Bringing Home a New Chinchilla: One-Time Costs. First off, the initial cost of the Chinchilla itself can vary widely, depending on the breeder and the Chinchilla’s coloring. Standard grey Chinchillas are typically cheaper and go for around $150 from breeders, though they can go for as low as $80 too.
