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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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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We are looking for a loving, forever home for our beautiful male chinchilla 🩶 📅 Born: 27th July 2025 🐾 Gender: Male 🌟 Super fluffy, inquisitive and absolutely adorable 🏡 Used to being around a b
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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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Now ready for sale are these two beautiful baby female chinchillas. One is a standard grey, the other a mosaic and have the wonderful traditional soft coats. They are fully weaned and are use to a ver
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Chinchillas4Pets based in North Wales. We currently have the following kits available Grey Female Born - 18th April Ready - 27th June Grey Female Born - 18th April Ready - 27th June Homo Bei
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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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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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These 2 very pretty female chinchillas are mother and daughter. One is 5 and the other 4. I cannot provide the care they need and I’m looking for someone experienced with chinchillas to take them in.
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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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I have 3 chinchilla kits available the beginning or May. Parents can be seen, eating well, very inquisitive. £160 each. *****Only 1 standard grey left.*****
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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 2 grey girl born 1st March £130 Pic 3 grey girl born 1st March £130 Pic 4 black b
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🐁🐀 This cute Chinchilla kit is making good progress but is still quite shy. She was born on the 5th March and her confidence will continue to grow as she matures. She is light grey, her belly is l
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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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Born on the 25th of January 2026 Beautiful colours, as they are getting older you can see the mosaic more and more. One is slightly more beige and the other is more grey in colour. Parents are seen in
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RESERVED This is Stuart, he is 8 months old, parents are pedigree, mum being a white diamond and dad a blue diamond. He loves having his chin tickled! We have been keeping chinchillas since the
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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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One male One female Roughly 4 and 5 years old Pick up only available The female bonnie is quite lay back and lazy same with the male cylde but they dont like to be held much
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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