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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A beautiful friendly lovely boy available to leave . Both parents are angora rpa so he is a carrier of the white & violet gene and will produce angora babies . Proof of set is required . No wire bott
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A female grey haired chinchilla, super soft, dont really know the age of her i got her in 2023, dont really have a lot of pictures of her so thats why in the video theres another chinchilla but only t
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I am looking for a loving home for my 3 male chinchillas. ❤️ I want to find them a caring and responsible owner who can give them the love, attention and proper care they deserve. 🏡 Looking for: A
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Triple males born 30th May 2026. All full brothers, friendly, used to dogs and children. Chinchilla like to live together and don't do well on their own, any questions please message me
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RESERVED – This little boy has found his new home. ❤ He was born on 12th August 2026 and has a beautiful light champagne-beige coat, pink ears and lovely ruby-coloured eyes. He can be reserved in ad
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Meet this super sweet, 4-month-old male chinchilla kit who is looking for a loving home! Having raised several kits over the years, I’ve given him plenty of extra care🥰 he’s been hand-fed, handled da