One of the number one rules of chinchilla parenthood is to keep your chinchilla dry. Why can’t chinchillas get wet? Their fur is so dense that it makes it difficult for them to dry out. Moisture gets trapped on their skin which can lead to fungal infections. Chinchillas have 60-70 hairs sprouting from each hair follicle. … Continue Reading
On our site, you’ll see that we sell dried goji berries for chinchillas. This leads a lot of our customers to ask, can chinchillas eat strawberries? Or any other kind of berry? It’s a complicated question for a few reasons, but if you want an easy answer then it’s probably better if they don’t. Some chinchillas … Continue Reading
There’s so much love a chinchilla parent has for their fur baby but over time some things can be forgotten or a routine can have some issues. Or maybe something wasn’t considered in the first place! So, whether you’re new to chinchilla parenthood or a veteran, there might be some improvements to be made or even … Continue Reading
We’ve discussed potty training rabbits and guinea pigs, but what about chinchillas? Can chinchillas be potty trained? Chinchillas can certainly be potty trained. They’re very clean just like our rabbit and guinea pig friends and they want to go potty in the same spot. For the most part, it’s urine that they’re potty trained for. Which … Continue Reading
A chinchilla diet isn’t complicated, in fact, it’s essential that you keep it simple. Chinchillas have sensitive digestive systems and there isn’t room for fancy additions. Some well-intended chinchilla owners will try to change things up for the sake of fun, but there’s nothing fun about an upset stomach. So, pull up a chair at the dinner … Continue Reading
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