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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I have 3 extremely friendly baby chinchillas who are all very well handled. They have just turned 6 weeks old. All from the same litter. Mum is Grey and Dad is White with Grey ears. The Grey baby is a
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Meet Marcus he was born in 17th of March and he’s looking for a new forever home both parents can be seen. All three of them are very happy lively chinchillas. Marcus has been handled although very yo
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2 baby boys for sale, both a cream colour, being handled daily, friendly inquisitive little chaps. Would love them to stay together as a bonded pair of brothers. So price is for the 2.
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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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We have three baby chinchillas for sale. They are all a dark gray colour right now but mum is a light gray so they might change. Two female and one male, all siblings. If you buy more than two Chin
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We have several females now ready to go age from 13 weeks to 16 weeks old, £120 each or very near offer Sorry no cages advert is for chinchilla only. All are weaned and ready to leave now.females are
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Now reserved Female, pink white chinchilla 10 weeks old (as of 13.5.26) and available now. She looked to be beige mosaic at birth but now seems she will take more after her dad and be pink white. Her
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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
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We have several baby chinchillas ready for their new homes Pic 5 beige violet boy born 17th march £170 Pic 10 black girl born 5th March £150 Pic 11 black girl born 9th March £150 All are weaned
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If this advert is still live then the right home hasn't been found yet and they are still available. I have 1 female baby ready to reserve (born 18th April 2026). She can leave from 4th July "Ombre