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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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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We have two sisters now ready for their new homes £110 each or £200 for the pair. All are weaned and ready to leave now.Males and females are caged in same sexed cages Can be reserved for 7 days with
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Please read full advert . I'm down sizing on my furr babies due to carpol tunnel syndrome in my hands which is agony. There for ive made a very difficult decision to find them new homes . Available
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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
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Sold pending collection 2 baby boys for sale, 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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We have two females left,now ready to go age 16 weeks old, £100 each or £180 the pair Sorry no cages advert is for chinchilla only. All are weaned and ready to leave now.females are caged in same cag
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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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Black velver female angora carrier chinchilla. Dob 11/10/25 £250 Standard grey brothers, ready at end of June '26 when they'll be 12 weeks Old. £320 for the pair We have been keeping chinchill