“How-To” Guide: Caring for a Chinchilla
It’s surprising to realize that very few people actually know what a chinchilla is, often mistaking it for another animal entirely. Chinchillas can closely resemble several animals, including squirrels and rabbits, however the care of a chinchilla is quite different than either of those animals! The care of a chinchilla is not an entirely difficult process, but there are some necessary steps to follow.
One of the things you will notice about them is their insatiable appetite for chewing on anything that comes their way. Literally their first reaction to it will be to discover how much they can nibble on it. It is actually quite an adorable process to watch. Chinchilla’s are anything but ugly. Their chewing habit can even be entertaining to watch as they also usually use their small little hands to hold the object that you give them. Feeding a chinchilla could] help to the nibbling habit it is also very important that you provide your chinchilla with a regular bath of dust. This bath is nature’s way to protect its fur and keep the outer coat healthy. Just as we wash our bodies to keep them clean and our skin healthy, chinchilla’s need the same for their coats. So make sure to maintain a dust bath schedule with your pet chinchilla.
The socialization process is also important no matter the animal involved in the process. All pets need certain levels of social interaction to really get accustomed to their new homes. This can be done by simply feeding them out of your hand or even letting them have an adventure or two outside of their cages. If you decide to let it out, make sure to have a small barricaded area set up for them. This is important because chinchillas are fast and can jump relatively high. Once the pen is set up feel free to sit in there with him and let him interact with you.
By following all of these pet chinchilla care tips you will not only have a fantastic relationship with your chinchilla you will also have a healthy pet. They really are amazing creatures and great pets to have. So make sure to treat your chinchilla properly.
