Chinchillas

Chinchillas, even as a baby chinchilla, are blessed with thick fur. It is so thick that it usually has around 60 strands of hair growing out of a single follicle! This makes... keep reading →

Did you know that the chinchilla was named after the Chincha people of the Andes region of the Andes Mountains in South America. Chinchilla actually means "little Chincha".... keep reading →

Although chinchillas are relatively robust and hardy, they do succumb several common health concerns, most of which are preventable. The most common illness that a... keep reading →

"H" is for hammock, a favorite toy for any chinchilla. Fleece is a favorite cuddle buddy for chinchillas since many live solitary lives. In their natural habitat, chins... keep reading →

The Chinchilla is a genus of South American rodents found from southern Peru and Bolivia to southern Chile. Chinchillas live at altitudes of from 3,000 to 15,000 feet (1,000... keep reading →

Chinchilla Ledges are wooden ledges that attach to the sides of your Chinchilla's cage. These ledges are an import part of your chinchilla's cage and every chinchilla cage... keep reading →

For first time pet owners, a chinchilla or a baby chinchilla may be the last thing they would want to get as they may feel like it is a wild rodent and is generally dirty,.... keep reading →

Chinchillas may look foreign and exotic.. Well, that's because they are. They're not your average fancy rat or lop bunny, but in terms of anatomy, they do have the same basic... keep reading →

Two chinchillas, Pedro DePacas and Spicoli, have inspired me to write this hubpage. It is important to know what is safe to put in a chinchilla cage, or any cage for that... keep reading →

The life of the chinchilla, their habitat and way of life keep reading →