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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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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Meet your future fluffy companion! Adorable chinchillas raised with lots of love, care, and daily attention. Ready for their new homes now. 3 baby chinchillas: one silver grey, two standard grey Why
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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