How Do You Take Care Of A Chinchilla?
With their playful personalities, boundless energy, and cherubic faces, chinchillas are fast becoming a popular pet. Nocturnal animals, chinchillas can live for as many as 15 years with the proper care, so it’s essential that you’re absolutely certain you are ready for the commitment before you bring a chinchilla into your home. Make sure your chinchilla has a spacious living area, such as a cage or an exercise pen. If you prefer a cage, ensure that it doesn’t have wire flooring and opt for a cage that has multiple levels because chinchillas love to climb. Provide your chinchilla with the proper bedding, such as aspen or another type of wood shaving. Never use cedar shavings, however, because cedar has been found to cause serious health problems in small animals. Chinchillas are just like people and sometimes they need to get away from it all, so give your chinchilla several boxes, or even plastic tubing, where he can go and hide. Make sure your chinchilla has plenty to chew, including
