I’m sure you think that’s obvious, right? You have boys that have specific parts and girls that have other pieces, and you should visually be able to tell whether your chinchilla is a girl or a boy. It’s not exactly so straightforward. We’ll find out why in this article. That’s not the only thing that … Read more
Chinchilla Corner is reader-supported, if you purchase any products through the links below we may receive a small commission. Learn more You’ve decided to get a chinchilla or maybe a couple. You purchased a nice, spacious cage, but now what? What goes in a chinchilla cage beside the chinchilla? Well, I’m sure you thought about … Read more
Chinchilla Corner is reader-supported, if you purchase any products through the links below we may receive a small commission. Learn more The short answer is yes, you can potty train a chinchilla! You can train a chinchilla to use a litter box, but only for pee. Chinchillas poop up to two hundred and fifty times … Read more
Chinchillas bark for a variety of reasons in the wild, since they are prey animals. They use their bark as a warning to the other chinchillas that danger is lurking near. As pets, they still use this warning call, but their perceived threat is quite different than in the wild. Chinchillas also make many other … Read more
Choosing a name for your new chinchilla should be fun and exciting. Still, it can be a bit daunting, especially if this is your first chinchilla or even your first pet. You’ll want a perfect name for your furry little friend. Some things you can name your chinchilla for is their coloring, including any markings … Read more
Chinchillas need from eleven to fourteen hours of sleep a day. Chinchillas are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dusk and dawn. They are sometimes active at night as well, but this is in intervals where during the day they will sleep for hours on end. Up to twelve hours consecutively, sometimes a bit … Read more
The answer is yes, for the right person. Before you decide to get a chinchilla as a pet, make sure you do your research. Find out all about chinchillas before you choose to bring one home. You must also factor in your lifestyle. Will it fit with a chinchilla? Chinchilla Characteristics Let’s look at the … Read more
Chinchilla Corner is reader-supported, if you purchase any products through the links below we may receive a small commission. Learn more Chinchillas should never be bathed in water. They are unique and bathe in volcanic ash in their natural habitat of the Andes Mountains of South America. Chinchillas are large rodents, closer to the size … Read more
Chinchilla Corner is reader-supported, if you purchase any products through the links below we may receive a small commission. Learn more Keep in mind that your chinchilla has open rooted teeth. This means their teeth continue to grow throughout their lifetime. Chew toys are a must to keep their teeth ground down and in good … Read more
Chinchilla Corner is reader-supported, if you purchase any products through the links below we may receive a small commission. Learn more Chinchillas are, in some cases, and in others, not considered hypoallergenic. They don’t have dander like other pets such as cats and dogs. It’s a rare occurrence that a person is allergic to a … Read more