What to know about owning chinchillas?
10 Things to Know Before Getting a Chinchilla as Pet
- Chinchillas chew—a lot!
- Chinchilla are active and fast.
- Chinchillas need a lot of space.
- Chinchillas are a commitment.
- Chinchillas are night owls.
- Chinchillas need regular baths.
- Chinchillas prefer it on the cool side.
- Chinchillas need patience.
What do you need to know about a chinchilla?
The Top 10 Things to Know About Chinchillas 1 Their teeth grow continuously. Like other rodents, chinchillas have teeth that grow two to three inches per year. 2 They are herbivores. Chinchillas require a high fiber diet composed predominantly of grass hay. 3 They have extremely dense fur.
What happens if you don’t buy a chinchilla?
There is also the thought that if you don’t buy that chinchilla, they won’t get in more and eventually the will stop selling chinchillas in pet stores. It is unfortunate, but someone will buy that chinchilla because baby chinchillas are cute and pet stores are where people do the most impulse buys.
What causes a Chinchilla to not see its teeth?
Improper alignment, or malocclusion, occurs when the teeth do not meet properly and, therefore, do not wear correctly, leading to overgrowth. This can happen with the visible front teeth (incisors) or the back teeth (molars and premolars), which you cannot see.
Is it possible to make a chinchilla cuddly?
While there is no doubt they are cute, most chinchillas are not cuddly. In fact most don’t want to be handled at all. AND it doesn’t matter if you get a baby chinchillas, you cannot make a chinchilla cuddly.
The Top 10 Things to Know About Chinchillas 1 Their teeth grow continuously. Like other rodents, chinchillas have teeth that grow two to three inches per year. 2 They are herbivores. Chinchillas require a high fiber diet composed predominantly of grass hay. 3 They have extremely dense fur.
Where can I find a good pet for a chinchilla?
Make sure to examine your chinchilla for patches of missing fur. You might be able to find a chinchilla at a local pet store, but Chinchilla.co notes that chinchillas at pet shops can have lowered immune systems if the shop hasn’t provide them with quality care. Reputable breeders, on the other hand, are chinchilla experts.
Improper alignment, or malocclusion, occurs when the teeth do not meet properly and, therefore, do not wear correctly, leading to overgrowth. This can happen with the visible front teeth (incisors) or the back teeth (molars and premolars), which you cannot see.
How did the Little Chinchilla get its name?
Fun Fact – Chinchillas were actually named after the Chincha people who lived in the Andes. This was because the Chincha people commonly used Chinchilla fur to make coats to keep them warm. That being said, Chinchilla directly translated into English means “little Chincha.
