what daily/weeky maintence do they need? do they like to be held??
2007-01-12 07:49:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
No, chinchillas are probably one of the most difficult small animals to take care of. They have very specific dietary requirements, are master escape artists, and like all prey animals, it takes them a long time to come to trust you. There's an exception to every rule, but most chinchillas do not like to be held, ever, even after you've had them for a long time.
There's great information about taking care of chinchillas on the website for the chinchilla rescue organization, California Chins.
Chinchillas can be great pets for the right kind of person, but they definitely a challenge and not for everyone.
2007-01-12 08:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by puffinpower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are like any pet they need playtime and food and water and love. My children (ages 11 and 7) have 2 chinchilla's and they take care of them on pretty much on their own except in cleaning of the cage which I help with only because I want to make sure it's done to my standards. They can be social or antisocial like any animal they each have a distinct personality. Or female who is a rescue is not the cuddly type but she was one of many surrendered to the shelter. Now her kit is totally opposite and loves to snuggle up in the kids shirt and nap but that is not for long periods of time. They both prefer to run and jump all over their room. They do love to chew on everything, sheet rock, base boards, furniture, wires so you need to make the space is as chinproof as possible. And be prepared for lots of poo as they are rodents and seem to have a endless supply.......lol
Daily needs: Quality food, fresh water, fresh hay, chew toys, general tidying of the cage and generally 1/2 to an hour play time. (kids do a half hour after school and a half hour before bed to deter heat exhaustion). Checking your chins health status.
Weekly needs: Cleaning and sanitizing the cage, water bottle and food bowl.
Make sure you do alot of research maybe visit a breeder who can answer all your questions.
http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/
there are lots of people there and a serch function to find answers to your questions.
2007-01-12 12:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by B N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was the WORST pet I EVER had. They can get away from you and act crazy, running at lightening speed up and down the curtains and everywhere. They "bathe" in fine sand or volcanic dust and it makes a big mess. They are difficult to care for as a pet and they can have a bad personality.
2007-01-15 21:01:39 · answer #3 · answered by Cookie Preston 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no lol. .theyre actually hard to care for. and a lot of mangement. and well they need like to take baths in volcano dust. and no they dont like to be held.. also they have a lot of nergy so they need to run.. and not be held in one spot
2007-01-12 07:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋