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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Sadly, due to a change in family circumstances, we are looking to rehome our two lovely chinchillas. They are both 4 years old and are a bonded male and female pair, so they must go together. 🤍 Fem
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I’m a member of the national chinchilla society, regularly attending shows and my breeding chinchillas are from pedigree show lines. My chins do come with a care sheet to set you on the right track b
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I have 2 bonded Male chinchillas looking for a new, loving home❤️. 🏡 Looking for: A loving, home 🐭 Number: 2 male chinchillas 🩵 Cage: included with toys, treats Please message me if you are inte
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A beautiful friendly lovely boy available to leave . Both parents are angora rpa so he is a carrier of the white & violet gene and will produce angora babies . Proof of set is required . No wire bott
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Male chinchilla called ozzy, around 5 months, bought for my son but has lost interest. Comes with cage. Food shown in pictures. Pickup s5
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Two female chinchillas with cage and accessories, including 16" metal wheel from tictac wheels, carrier, two hammocks, wooden shelves, bowls, bathing container, etc.
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🐭🤍 Looking for a Loving New Home 🤍🐭 I’m sadly looking to rehome my gorgeous chinchilla, He’s such a beautiful little boy with the cutest face and a lovely personality. He deserves a loving home
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Caspa is a loving little man He is shy but he loves men more than women he has never biten us we had him for nearly a year. We rescued him he not keen on children as in his previous home a child kep
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Ps. if advert is still live and doesn't state otherwise i still have chinnys available xx Welcome to my advert my name is Gem and I was a hobby breeder but unfortunately due to an accident at home i
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Lovely ebony male kit. Ready to leave 30th Oct when old enough. Very friendly and would be happy with a male friend. Other chinchillas available- Sapphire female adult £160 Tan female adult £160 Sapp
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2 male chinchillas for sale, would prefer them to go as a pair as they're bonded very well, they're extremely friendly, they're well handled, love treats and are extremely gentle, I am happy to lower
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Triple males born 30th May 2026. All full brothers, friendly, used to dogs and children. Chinchilla like to live together and don't do well on their own, any questions please message me
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Looking for a healthy, super-friendly fluffy companion? My gorgeous baby chinchillas are raised in a loving family environment around children. They are extremely tame, used to handling, and love trea
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i’ve made a very sad decision to rehome my two lovely male chinchillas, they are brothers from the same litter and have never once been aggressive towards eachother. they are incredibly curious and s
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🐭 Albert & Dell – Young Male Chinchillas Meet Albert and Dell, two lovely young male chinchillas, both around 3 months old and ready for the next stage of their lives. ❤️ Both boys have been bred her