Chinchillas are soft-furred rodents native to the Andes. They are active, social, and need dust baths to keep their dense coat healthy. Not ideal for young children due to their fragility....
25–35 cm
0.4–0.7 kg
10–20 years
Moderate — dust baths 2–3 times per week, regular cage cleaning
High — need a tall multi-level cage and supervised out-of-cage time in a chinchilla-safe room
South America (Andes mountains)
Extremely dense, soft fur — grey, white, black, beige
Small
Active, social, timid, clean, nocturnal
Exercise: High — need a tall multi-level cage and supervised out-of-cage time in a chinchilla-safe room.
Grooming: Moderate — dust baths 2–3 times per week, regular cage cleaning. Do not bathe with water.
Coat: Extremely dense, soft fur — grey, white, black, beige
Known health issues
Dental malocclusion, heat stroke (very sensitive to heat), fur slip, respiratory infections, bumblefoot
Origin
South America (Andes mountains)
Size category
Small
Chinchillas are soft-furred rodents native to the Andes. They are active, social, and need dust baths to keep their dense coat healthy. Not ideal for young children due to their fragility.
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