Free, expert advice on caring for chinchillas
Like many other rodents, chinchillas thrive in the company of furry friends. Discover more about caring for chinchillas in our advice articles, below.
These beautiful animals can make wonderful pets if they’re socialised well. But, as a crepuscular species, they’re more active at dusk and dawn. So, think carefully before adopting them as their activity patterns may not suit everyone. We’ve got plenty of advice to help you decide on whether chinchillas are the right pet for you.
There’s lots to discover on our website about keeping your chinchillas happy and healthy. Here are just some of our most popular articles…
Out of all the small animals, chinchillas are one of the longest lived and one that really needs careful consideration with regards to your future plans.
Chinchillas can become very tame if they are socialised well.
Although chinchillas are small creatures, they can be very active and need plenty of space to run around.
Chinchillas can live for between 12 and 20 years – and during their lives they may suffer a few health concerns.
Chinchillas are very social animals who love the companionship of other chinchillas.