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Chinchilla Rodents for sale

The chinchilla is a crepuscular rodent native to the rocky mountain slopes of the Andes in South America, belonging to the family Chinchillidae. There are two living species: the Short-tailed Chinchilla (Chinchilla chinchilla) and the Long-tailed Chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera), the latter being the species almost universally kept as a pet. Wild populations are listed as endangered, but domestic chinchillas have been bred in captivity since the early 20th century and are now widely available from reputable breeders across the UK. They are sometimes informally called Chins.

Chinchillas are noted above all for their extraordinarily soft, dense fur — each hair follicle produces between 60 and 80 individual hairs, compared to a single hair in most mammals — which made them the target of intensive trapping during the 19th century. As pets they are active, playful, and curious animals that bond well with patient, gentle owners, though they are not ideally suited to young children due to their speed, fragility, and dislike of rough handling. They require a large, multi-level cage, regular dust baths using specialist volcanic dust to maintain coat condition, and a diet based on high-quality chinchilla pellets and unlimited timothy hay. Chinchillas are long-lived for a small rodent, with well-cared-for individuals commonly reaching fifteen to twenty years of age.

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Two female chinchillas

Chinchilla

11 monthsAge
FemaleSex
£150Price

Bambi is the brown one she’s timid and will take time getting used to you, she’s not aggressive at all, she’s the sweetest girl. Bella is the grey one, she’s more confident and loves to roam around a

DoncasterSouth Yorkshire
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White Male Chinchilla

Chinchilla

8 monthsAge
MaleSex
£100Price

Very friendly cones with everything it needs including cage food etc very well cared for move forces sale

RotherhamSouth Yorkshire
ADVANCED
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Female chinchilla with full cage and set up

Chinchilla

7 yearsAge
FemaleSex
£180Price

I am selling my much beloved chinchilla, i rescued her and shes estimated to be around 7-8 (unknown date of birth) she has been with me a-little over a year now but with having 2 males in the same roo

HarrogateNorth Yorkshire
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Baby chinchillas

Chinchilla

11 weeksAge
MixedSex
£130Price

I am selling my babies chinchilla. They are happy and healthy. I have girls and boys, £130 each, 8 weeks old. Please message or text if you need more photos. Thank you

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MexboroughSouth Yorkshire
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Baby female chinchillas

Chinchilla

14 weeksAge
FemaleSex
£120Price

We have two females left,now ready to go age 16 weeks old, £120 each Sorry no cages advert is for chinchilla only. All are weaned and ready to leave now.females are caged in same cage so can go in a

DoncasterSouth Yorkshire
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2x baby chinchillas

Chinchilla

7 weeksAge
MaleSex
£125Price

Two little boys (although young chinchillas are notoriously difficult to sex, so we advise monitoring as they mature to be sure). Ideally to be kept together, or can be sold separately to bond with an

NorwichNorfolk
Chinchilla rodents Various baby chinchillas for sale - Advert 7
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Various baby chinchillas for sale

Chinchilla

14 weeksAge
MixedSex
£150Price

We have several baby chinchillas ready for their new homes RESERVED UNTIL THE 26/6 ..First picture is an extra dark ebony female she was born on the 20th March and was hand reared £150 Pic 2 beige v

DoncasterSouth Yorkshire
Chinchilla rodents Male and Female White Mosaic Chinchilla babies - Advert 8
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Male and Female White Mosaic Chinchilla babies

Chinchilla

4 monthsAge
MixedSex
£200Price

Born on the 25th of January 2026 Beautiful colours, as they are getting older you can see the mosaic more and more. One is slightly more beige and the other is more grey in colour. Parents are seen in

GooleEast Riding of Yorkshire

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The cost of a chinchilla in the UK typically ranges from around £120 for standard grey chinchillas purchased at pet stores, up to £700 or more for rare colours or breeder-quality chinchillas. Specialized breeders offering show-quality or rare mutations can charge significantly higher prices, sometimes exceeding £3,500. Initial setup costs for housing, food, and accessories often add £350 or more, with ongoing monthly expenses around £30-40.