How Do You Care For A Pet Chinchilla?
Originally from the Andes Mountains in South America, chinchillas have been domesticated and can now be purchased as family pets. Since chinchillas are about the size of a rabbit and can be housed inside a cage, many people think they are ideal pets, especially when living in close quarters. If you have considered one of these active, inquisitive critters for your next pet, make sure you understand what their care involves. Be sure that you can commit to the necessary level of care before you bring a chinchilla into your home. Choose an appropriate habitat for your chinchilla. These pets need a lot of room to run, so choose as large a habitat as possible, preferably with more than one level. The cage should not be more than 24 by 24 by 18 inches for a single chinchilla. Use natural pine shavings that have no tar or oil, and change these once a week. If you use a cage with a mesh bottom, make sure the mesh in the wire is small enough to keep the chinchilla from getting its foot caught i
