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Chinchillas
The chinchilla is a small creature which is primarily farmed for its fur. All questions concerning the care and feeding of this animal can be directed here.
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Chinchillas hop around to get to high areas in their mountain habitat, but to move on flat ground they either scurry a bit to move a few feet or leap in a series of short quick bounds to move long distance.
What do you do when a chinchilla is bleeding?
Depending on where it is bleeding, how much it is bleeding, and what caused the bleeding it may need to go to the vet. Otherwise if a small skin scratch you can apply styptic powder to clot the wound.
What rodents can share a cage with a chinchilla?
The only animal you can cage with Chinchilla's are Degu's but even then there is a long introduction process and they are not guaranteed to get along. Talk to a breeder about how this is done.
Why do male chinchillas develop dark spots on their ears?
Pigmentation spots (dark mole-like spots) may occur especially in chinchillas with the beige gene but this is nothing to worry about.
What are chinchillas precisely?
Chinchillas are classified as rodents but they live in colonies and care for their young longer than other rodents. They are a South American animal that is often raised there for food and their pelts. In American and Canada they are available at pet stores.
What does it mean when a chinchillas mouth foams?
do NOT handle him/her AT ALL!! it is possible that he/has rabies. take the poor thing straight to the vet!
Is charlie chinchilla food healthy?
Charlie Chinchilla is basically nothing but treats, so no, it's not healthy. The healthiest chinchilla foods are Mazuri and Oxbow.
Where to find prices for chinchilla pelt?
"Spend your money on something more worth it. The fur your looking for takes about up to 40 innocent slaughtered animals. Killing these poor lives is illegal, endangering, and not worth the garment. I strongly recommend you understand the reality of this cruelty. "
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before you run your mouth you should know all the facts
1. it is not illegal. domestic ranching is a very useful ind. it insures the animal species be around for a very long time. animals that are raised for fur have never been in the wild and would not survive off the ranch, idiots who free them condem them to a painful slow death of injury or starvation. but they claim that's better then a quick painless death (they are normally put to sleep)
2. it takes more than 40 to make a waist jacket and they are raised and put down very humanly in no way does the animal suffer. anyone who would choose to save a animal over a human needs to have their morality checked . as long as fur farming is done on a profession level there is nothing wrong with it . you eat beef you like silk and wool there should be no grievance against fur farming.
it would be nice if people would take a few moments to educate themselves before spouting off .
oh by the way there are many sites online where you can find prices for pelts.
How come some chinchillas don't eat pellets?
My chinchilla is very picky about his pellets, of cource he eats the 15$ bag, i suggest you try some other pellets your local petshop sells.
How do the characteristics of chinchillas help it survive in its environment?
Their fur helps them keep warm and they live in trees to stay away from other predators.
What are facts about chinchillas?
Here are some interesting facts:
- Chinchillas are nocturnal - that means they are active after the sun sets
- Chinchillas overheat pretty easily
- Chinchilla teeth never stop growing
- Chinchillas have the softest fur of any land animal
- Chinchillas have poor eyesight and feel their way around with long whiskers
- Chinchillas take dust baths
- Chinchillas lose huge clumps of hair if they are frightened or stressed out
- Chinchillas are mature at around 8 weeks of age
- Chinchillas use their long tails to balance as they leap about
Why is my chinchilla unusually active in the daytime?
Sometimes, Chinchillas adjust to the times that its owner is awake. (ex: if you wake them during the day, after a while, most of the time they will be awake during the day.) Some chinchillas are awake all of the time, well, whenever you aren't there they will sleep.
Is the chinchilla the softest animal in the world?
Yes, the chinchilla is the softest animal in the world. The seal is the second softest if u r wondering........
basically it's sand like substance that you put in a tub and your chinchilla rolls in it. it how it stay dry and stays clean. you don't want to get your chinchilla to wet it can die if it doesn't get dry quick enough.
What are callouses how do they form on guinea pigs feet and how can you fix them?
A callus (or callous) is an especially toughened area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard as a response to repeated contact or pressure. (copied from wikipedia).
Do you have your guinea pig in a cage with a wire bottom?? If so you should buy it a different cage as these are not good for the tender bottoms of guinea pigs feet.
What kind of bedding or shavings are you using for the bottom of their cage. They should have soft to walk on. I'll watch this question and get back to you if you have more answers or questions.
chinchillas eat fruits and vegetables they are scavengers
What are the odds of a chinchilla giving birth to 3 babys?
The average amount of babies that chinchillas have are 2 but it can range from 1-6 babies. :P
Can a Chinchilla chew on plastic?
Well a guinea pig can NOT i mean can NOT eat plastic because if it did it would get really sick,it could even DIE if it ate to much, really hard plastic is even bad.You can feed it apples,oranges,green peppers,anything with vitamin c .
