how are chinchillas for pets?

Question

i have no idea about them...

Answer 1

Temperament: With gentle handling from a young age most chinchillas will become quite tame and bond closely with their owners, although sometimes they do not like to be held or cuddled. They are very active and playful. Chinchillas can be kept singly, and usually will do fine as same sex pairs especially if they are littermates or introduced at a young age.
Habits: Chinchillas are nocturnal so will be most active in the evening and night. They should be kept in a fairly quiet area during the day. They prefer a consistent routine for handling a feeding times and may be stressed out by changes to their routine. Since they are so active and playful, chinchillas need a roomy cage for exercise as well as daily playtime. Warm temperatures are more of a concern for chinchillas than cool temperatures, so care must be taken that pet chinchllas do not become overheated.
Feeding: Chinchillas require a lot of roughage, and the diet should mainly be made up of a good quality grass hay along with pellets made for chinchillas. Treats should be given in moderation (one teaspoon per day in total) and can include fruits (eg fresh or dried apples, grapes, raisins), vegetables (carrots, celery), sunflower seeds, and rolled oats. The digestive system of chinchillas is fairly sensitive so any diet changes should be gradual.
Cages: Chinchilla cages must be large, and multi-level cages with platforms, ramps, and perches are ideal. For more information, see Cages for Chinchillas.
Dust Bath and Toys: Along with regular access to a dust bath, chinchillas need a variety of toys to keep them busy and active, especially items for chewing to keep the incisor teeth in good condition. See [link url]http://exoticpets.about.com/od/chinchillas/a/chindustbath.htm[/link] and Toys for Chinchillas for more on these necessities.
Handling and Taming: You must be gentle and consistent to gain the trust of a chinchilla. Find out the steps to taming chinchillas in How to Tame a

Answer 2

Most Do. Chinchillas who are handled and played with from birth almost always love people. Many chinchillas who have never been handled can learn to love people with a little time and patience. However, just like people, all chinchillas have there own personalitys The best way to be sure is to buy a chinchilla who is already tame. Some breeders, such as myself, work with babies from birth to ensure that they will be friendly. However, breeders are not always available. When choosing a chinchilla find one who is curious. Open the cage and place your hand just inside the cage and sit quietly. If the chinchilla comes up to investigate, he will most likely be easily tamed. If the chinchilla stays at the back and becomes agitated, possibly making "charring" noises, I would choose another. I am not at all saying that a shy chinchilla is not tamable, however in my experience it can take much much longer for them to warm up to you.

Answer 3

Chinchillas make great pets. Be sure to do research online and visit some chinchilla forums such as www.chins-n-quills.com
Also make sure you find a great breeder in your area to buy from. Most breeders handle all their babies to ensure well socialized pets and offer helpful support for their customers.

Answer 4

A friend of mine had a bunch of them, but when we had to move them in the heat of the sumer, quite a few of them died from the heat. I know they cast about $150 to buy one at the pet store (I recently bought a rat).

Answer 5

be sure to get a tame one. they are skiddish...