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The most common chinchilla colors are dark blue-gray, beige, white, and ebony. You will also find them in recessive colors such as violet, sapphire, charcoal, and brown.

Chinchillas can run at up to 15 mph and jump to 6 feet. Chinchilla owners must give these animals 2 to 4 hours of play every day outside of their cages so they can stretch their legs.

Chinchillas are wonderful pets if they match your preferences. They form a deep bond with their owner and enjoy companionship. They are hypoallergenic and have simple diet and grooming requirements.

Chinchillas have five growth stages. A baby chinchilla starts his journey at 1-2 inches and an average weight of 25-80 grams (0.8-2.8 oz.). Female chinchillas are heavier than male chinchillas.

Most chinchillas don’t like being held and cuddled. They are prey animals in the wild, making them naturally skittish and untrusting. But if you gain your pet chinchilla’s trust and train him well, he’ll enjoy spending time with you.

Chinchillas are native to the Andes in South America. Originally, they inhabited parts of Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, but because of extreme hunting, their numbers have dwindled close to extinction.

Pet chinchillas are herbivores. They love grass hay and chinchilla food pellets. A chinchilla’s diet must be high in protein and fiber but low in fat and moisture.

A chinchilla cage must be 4 feet by 4 feet by 3 feet (122 cm x 122 cm x 91 cm). Ensure your pets always have access to food (including hay) and water.

Chinchillas bite their human friends, cage mates, and other animals. They mostly do it out of fear and for grooming purposes. Unsocialized and irritated chinchillas bite, too.

Male and female chinchillas become sexually mature at 8 months old. The gestation period for the females is 111 days; after that, they give birth to 2 kits.

Chinchillas take dust baths to clean their coat and keep it healthy. Dust baths are good for their physical and mental health and encourage natural grooming behaviors. They must never bathe in water.

Chinchillas love holding objects because it reduces their stress and makes them happy. Researchers think that when chinchillas hold items, it helps them bond with others.

A wire mesh 4x4x3 feet big, tall cage will work best. Attach the food bowl and the hay rack to the walls of the cage on the inside, above the ground, and the water bottle on the outside. Place hideouts on the floor and exercise wheel 1ft above the floor to avoid falls.

Chinchillas can live up to 15-20 years as pets. Give them a roomy, multi-level wire cage with sufficient ventilation, dye-free paper bedding, and a temperature between 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Chinchillas dwell together in colonies called herds. They have the densest fur out of all land mammals with 20,000 hairs per square centimeter. They eat plants, leaves, and seeds.

Chinchillas seem nocturnal, but they’re actually crepuscular, i.e., active at dusk and dawn. Thanks to their unique sleep cycle, chinchillas also avoid adverse temperatures, giving them a better shot at survival.

Chinchillas eat food and drink water constantly throughout the day. Do not leave your chinchilla alone without a pet sitter as it can only go for 12 hours without food and 24 hours without water.

For handling training start by letting your chinchilla sniff your hand. It will gradually come closer to you and when you are able to hold onto it be gentle and brief.