What is a chinchilla called in french?
the name of the chipmunk in French is 'un tamia / un tamia rayé / un tamia striatus'. Now I would be surprised if anybody I know, actually knows that name. (the name chipmunk will be more quickly understood, thanks to the movies)
Why did your chinchilla quit eating?
Could be many reasons;
1) The chinchilla has a tooth problem which is causing eating to be painful commonly with its cheek teeth that you can't see without an x-ray- take the chinchilla to the vets.
2) Your chinchilla is very pregnant and about to have babies, it will start eating very soon or if you temp it with a rasin.
3)Your chinchilla has problem with it's intestines and needs to see a vet.
Other reasons also exist but generally a chinchilla that doesn't eat for a few days needs to see the vet. Their are lots of microorganisms that live in a chinchillas gut and the complex ballance may be lost if the chinchilla doesn't keep eating.
I know fruit bearing chestnut trees are far and few anymore, but we do happen to have one that produces so many chestnuts that 3 families run out of ideas on how to use. I was curious if I could give my Chinchilla a chestnut treat maybe every other week. I know the chestnut wood is not good for them, but what about the chestnut itself, which isn't a very sugary nut?
What are the threats of a chinchilla?
The overall numbers of this subspecies are probably stable in the absence of any known threats. Although the known range in British Columbia is very small, there are no apparent direct threats. Logging is a potential long-term threat, but as long as abundant coarse woody debris remains, chipmunks may thrive in logged areas.
The chinchilla is a native of the Andes Mountains in South America. And you can find them in homes everywhere.
How big should a chinchilla cage be?
Chinchillas are one of the larger and more energetic of the rodent family so need a large cage about 150cm high and about 75cm wide, this size is best for one-two chinchillas. The cage must have wire sides and a slide out plastic or metal tray is a great bonus!
What impact do chinchillas have on humans?
Humans have been cutting down trees in the rainforest, therefore, chinchillas have not only lived short lives but have suffered from lack of physical and social traits and have had extreme health problems, because of chinchillas.
How many babies do chinchillas have in a liter?
Chinchilla litters usually consist of 2 babies. Once the chinchilla gets to be about age 6 the litter will consist of 1.
What are good names for a white chinchilla?
Im getting a white chinchilla too! (: My grey chinchilla's name now is Chilla (real original, right?) But it really depens on your chinn's gender and personality.
Boy names:
Rasputin
Fuzz Tufty
JoJo Banks
Spock
Girl names:
Snow
Divinity
Chessie
Jackie
Chilly
Snowcone
Where can you get a pet chinchilla?
You can get them at petco
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You can find them at your local petshop, just look it up on their website. But sometimes the website doesn't say whether they have them in stock. I usually see them at Petsmart.
What kinds of food does a chinchilla eat?
In the wild, chinchillas eat a variety of things including plants, fruits, seeds and small insects. However if you have a chinchilla as a pet in your home, it is recommended that their diet remain hay-based pellets. Pellets are easier to digest and don't cause intestinal problems. Chinchillas eat and drink small amounts during the day, so owners must be careful to not overfeed.
What are some things that are the same between chinchillas and koalas?
Chinchillas and koalas are both mammals, and therefore have in common all the characteristics of mammals, e.g.
This is where the similarities end. Chinchallas are members of the rodent family while koalas are marsupials, and the two come from completely different continents.
We have a chinchilla and he is not like oher chinchillas he hates other chinchillas and loves food he lived in a shed but we rescued him I don't really understand what you mean by adapt i only know what's it's like in a home not the wild because most chinchillas get eaten in the wild and live in the ground
Chinchillas are usually friendly, unless you don't give them a lot of attention. They are independent, but during the daytime will let you pet them. They are nocturnal, so its hard to hold them at night because they're so jumpy. It's best to get a chinchilla that's a baby, and them give them a lot of attention so that they will like you. If they like you, then they will be more friendly and it will be easier to hold them.
Why are chinchillas good pets?
I think chinchillas are WONDERFUL PETS! I mean sure they're some work but it's all worth it! I am 11 and I love mine! Whoever answered earlier that they aren't... well no offense, but in my opinion, i think your wrong!
No, pandas do not typically mate for life. In female may mate with more than one partner in a breeding season to ensure fertilization.
Can a person get sick from a chinchilla?
Answer 1: Most likely not. If you are referring to the common cold and flu, definitely not. Most sicknesses a human catches are not zoonotic, so your chinchilla won't catch them.
Answer 2: Actually, chinchillas can catch colds from humans, but not the flu.
How long do chinchillas sleep?
Depends on the chinchilla.
Mostly 12 to 14 hours for mine but the ones at the place where they don't really let their chinchillas out sleep for around 20 hours thus they are overweight.
Can two boy rabbits be in the same cage?
A doe can get pregnant at 3 months. They BOTH need to be spayed and neutered first and they need to be bonded or they will fight and possibly one or the other or both can be injured badly or killed.
The average rabbit life span is 7 to 10 years. Un-spayed female rabbits tend to live shorter lives because they are prone to uterus cancer. Their chances of getting cancer increase by 50% every year.
How much is a baby chinchilla?
Depends on the quality of the fur or where you buy it.
It can range from free to even a 1000.
Petco sells males at 160.
females, I would get from breeders.
I've seen them sold at 250 for gray female from a breeder
How do chinchillas mark their territory?
A bear marks its territories by pooping, a.k.a., skat, or by peeing.