Also, make note, if they can reach something through the cage, chinchillas are notorious for pulling things in and chewing them. Be sure that anything of value is completely out of their reach as these “things” could not only be damaged, but could also cause choking or an intestinal blockage.

When bringing a chinchilla home do not just put him in the cage and leave him there. It is essential that you take your chinchilla out of the cage regularly and spend time with him.

You will want to ensure that a bond forms between you and your new pet. This bonding is a positive thing for the chinchilla as they like to socialize with people as well as each other.

When housing your chinchilla, make sure to provide it with a cage that is big enough for your little guy, or girl, to move and jump around in. Also, make sure the cage has a solid bottom and not a wire mesh. Your chinchilla could get his feet caught in between the wiring of a mesh-cage floor, causing severe injury.

Now that you know some facts about chinchillas, bringing one, or two, home as a pet(s) should seem a bit easier. You will learn much more about these cuddly little creatures as time goes by.