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 male Chinchillas (Grey and black fur) five years old. They are brothers and I would prefer to keep them together as chinchillas are social animals. I have had these chinchillas for 5 years howeve
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We have several females now ready to go age from 10 weeks to 16 weeks old, £100 each sorry no cages. All are weaned and ready to leave now.females are caged in same cages Can be reserved for 7 days w
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Male chinchilla for sale around a year old comes with cage and accessories can send pictures if requested any more information just give me a message can also deliver for extra
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Meet your future fluffy friend! Our adorable chinchillas, raised with love and care in a family environment, are now ready to meet their new families. They'll be ready for collection on 2nd of May. I
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Beautiful chinchilla boy . Had to move to a spare cage was fighting with other male all of a sudden . Even though they were a bonded pair from young . Could sell with cage for extra , cage needs plas
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2 White Male Chinchillas – Twin Brothers – £280 🐭🤍 South Wales, Porth area. Sadly looking to rehome our 2 beautiful white male chinchillas due to needing to travel more often. They are 4-year-old
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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 coat is lovel
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2 Female Friendly Chinchillas - Must Go As A Pair. 1 x Pearl White 1 x Violet These 2 females are super friendly, both can be handled by adults and children, they are both 3 years old. The have bee
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We have a lovely adult male grey chinchilla available, with a distinctive white chest and a big personality. Gordy is about 4 years old and a good breeder. He is comfortable with people, although c
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I have an 8 month old male chinchilla for sale, including all food and cage, looking to rehome due to work commitments and not being home enough for him. Can deliver locally if need be. He is quite ti
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We have several baby chinchillas ready for their new homes Pic 1 beige violet(pearl)male born 20th March £170 Pic 4 black boy born 17th March £150 Pic 5 beige violet boy born 17th march £170 Pic
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3 story cage with shelf’s and platforms 3 hides Come with Chew toys, treats, sand bath with sand, hay and food The one at the front of the pictures is neutered and is around 5 years old while the whi
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Male chin looking for a new home. He is not your typical chin and has a few quirks. He does NOT like to handled and is unable to live with other chinchillas. I know they're a social species, but I ha
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I am rehoming my 2 male chinchillas They are a bonded pair and I do not want them to be separated and I will not sell separate. They are around 6 years old. Both friendly, don’t like being caught bu
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We have three beautiful chinchilla kits available from our much-loved family pets. Both mum and dad can be seen (photos included). They are incredibly friendly, affectionate, love sitting on shoul
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Unfortunately I am relocating to another country I have had them since 2020 when I got them they were 7years old now they are approximately 13 years old. They are still active cheerful and full of li
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He's called Neon, he's a 6 year old chinchilla I'm looking to rehome as I'm moving and he won't handle the move as it's so far. He's not a huge fan being held however loves scratches behind his ears a
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I've had my chinchillas since 2014 and unfornately I will have to rehome due to me moving back to America. They brought a lot of comfort & happiness into both of our lives. I am living in Kent area. P
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I am selling my two male chinchillas owned them for around 9 month but for no fault of there own having to put them up for sale. They both are really healthy and love there cage and playing with each
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I have two beautiful chinchillas for sale £300 for both, including two cages, accessories, plus hay & food. I’m unsure on ages, but they are still babies under a year old.
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Two chinchillas male and female both very friendly the male is about 12 month old and the female is about 6 month old don’t know when they were born pick up hu9 area just haven’t got enough time for t