Chinchillas can make wonderful pets for the right person. And yes, they can also make great pets for kids. The more the chinchilla is handled from birth, the more playful a pet it will make for your child and family as this helps ensure the Chinchilla will be tame and bond with its owners.

These animals are very active little creatures. Chinchillas tend to be more active at night. Since they are often so active and playful, pet chinchillas need a roomy cage for exercise, as well as a daily scheduled playtime. Chinchillas like tall, roomy spaces to live in. The general rule is the larger, the better for your pet. So, the more platforms they have to jump onto, the happier they will be.

Your pet will also need time outside of the cage to run. This is important for a chinchilla’s well being. Even if they do have a wheel provided in which to run, or a large cage, it does not compare to the enjoyment they get from running free. As they are fast, you must be careful.

Pet chinchillas kept singly will usually do fine, as do same sex pairs especially if they are litter mates. If you wish to breed your chinchillas, once the babies have been born you will want to separate the male from the female, at least until the kits are weaned. A female can become pregnant at a young age or soon after the birth of a litter.

Pet chinchillas are not only adorable, but are very soft, silky creatures and can be very lovable pets. Regardless of what some people may believe , chinchillas absolutely do make wonderful family additions. They are completely capable of bonding and feeling affection for an individual or even an entire family.

Chinchillas are quickly becoming more popular as pets. These quirky little creatures are fun to watch, but do have a few unique needs that need to be met. They can be given lots of attention or very little, and seem to do equally well. If you are looking for an interesting and unique little fur ball of a pet, consider a chinchilla.