Do chinchillas run free or live in a cage?
It is in your best interest and in the chins, also, to have his home in a cage. When you let your chin out for play time, be sure to watch him closely, never leaving him alone. They love to chew any thing from woodwork to furniture to electrical wires. Are chinchillas happy alone, or do I have to buy two? This depends on the amount of time you are able and willing to spend with him or her. If you buy only one then it becomes dependent on you for it’s family and will demand more attention from you. If you buy two or more then, they have someone to play with when you are not there. Keep in mind that chins can breed as early as six to eight months of age. At what age should I breed my chinchillas? According to those who have been breeding for a number of years, it is best to introduce the pair after the female is at least one year of age. A one year old female should be fully developed and ready to conceive. Not only is it important that her reproductive system be mature, but also that he
