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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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What can be done to save or protect the chinchillas?
This is how you can help to save the harmless Chinchillas.
- Do NOT make any more Chinchilla coats. It takes about 20 Chinchillas skins to make one coat.
- Do NOT use their fur for something you do not even need, like coats.
- Lastly, you can BUY THE CHINCHILLAS BEFORE THE COAT MAKERS CAN GET THEM! PLEASE HURRY!
- PLUS,
- You shouldn't kill these animals. They did nothing to hurt you, so don't hurt them. They are so harmless. This is why they are endangered. If you want them to not be EXTINCT, then you might want to protest against the killing these poor harmless animals.
chinchillas are a big responsibility, you need to be about 16 years old to own a chinchilla. when you establish trust your chinchilla will love to be held closely or sit on your shoulder and give you a little kiss/nibble to your ear (i've owned many chinchillas ,my fave was my little girl Kisa)
Are chinchillas an endangered animal?
yes. chinchillas were highly endangered in the 1900's but now they arent so rare. wild chinchillas are endangered a little i think. but now they have chinchillas in some pet stores so they cant bt TOO endangered!
Why are chinchillas teeth yellow?
Because beavers need their teeth to chew in logs to make a river dam or to just eat. I suppose they could eat with small teeth, but it would take them hours and hours to eat just a stump of a branch. Sorry Prettydoll27
Chinchillas need to have good quality pellets (do your research not just any pellet at the pet store labeled for chinchillas is good for them), fresh timothy hay and filtered water. If the water isn't filtered they can get giardia. Just because something says it is safe for chinchillas, doesn't mean it is.
How much does a chinchilla need to eat?
they eat pellets twice a day (morning,night). their teeth should be yellow if their teeth are white this may mean the aren't getting enough calcium
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Yes they can be by a vet.
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I have never heard of a dog being declawed unless for medical reasons - through injury or infection. It is barely necessary to even clip a dogs claw if it is exercised regularly and allowed to walk on hard surfaces. Dogs need their claws to provide traction on surfaces when walking or running. A dog without claws will not be able to walk or balance properly which could have long-term effects on their joints and muscles. Many vets will not declaw a dog for this reason
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Yes, They can. I own 4 dogs that have had this procedure done and they are happy and healthy. They, obviously, walked a little funny while the wounds were still healing but there is no evidence to suggest that they have any issues. And the best part is no holes in the yard.
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In their native habitat, chinchillas live in burrows or crevices in rocks.
Where in the world can chinchilla be found at?
Chinchillas are native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Why do chinchillas have long whiskers?
Chinchillas have bloody noses because they might of cut it on something. There also might be a reason because maybe it is just there mucus because it is red. If it is the mucus then their nose is probably irritating them, and you need to take them to a vet. My chinchilla just died because of a bloody nose, and we didn't take it to a vet. I am pretty sure mine might of got it cut on a nail because of the wood.
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But in extreme cases where the kit has died, the mother will eat the carcass of the dead newborn baby. (disgusting I know!)
If the baby is healthy, the mother chinchilla will eat the placenta.
A baby chinchilla is a tiny chinchilla with small ears and they look cute
Where do chinchillas get their food?
They are ambush killers. They lie down and wait then rush forward to grab their prey. To kill their prey they take it to the water to drown and dismember it. Sometimes they get fruit from trees too!
How does a chinchilla raise its babies?
A chinchilla mother should tuck her baby under her and dry it when it is born .The chinchilla should have its first feed within an hour. A baby can be walking within minutes .Don't give the mother chinchilla a sand bath until 1 week after birth so there is no infection.
What other animals do chinchillas live with?
Yes. There main enemies are foxes and man but owls, cougars and even mountain lions prey on chinchillas too.
How much does a gray chinchilla cost?
It varies from store to store. I bought mine for about $160 without the food, cage and other things. He was about a year old, but my other chinchilla that was a few months old was about $200 without the cage and things.
Do chinchillas need a spinning wheel?
are you talking about a running wheel, if so, yes, they like to run on them
How much should a female chinchilla weigh in lbs?
Chinchillas way about 1 to 1.5 pounds! HOPE THIS HELPED!!!
Why are chinchillas better than cats?
they r sooo cute cuz they r Ich leibe Chinchills i am from Germany and speck German. Heibe bist du? Ich bin Gary Paulson Lover of Chinchillas!!
okay so this person isn't German... we know that now.
Why do chinchillas live in the Andes mountains?
Yes, chinchillas come from the Andes Mountains in South America.
The chinchilla is not native to Australia, and currently there are no plans to allow importation of chinchillas.
The only chinchilla you will find in Australia is the bush town of Chinchilla in Queensland's western Downs.
How much money is a chinchilla at petco?
Chinchillas can range from $50-$200, but on rare occasions you will have to pay $600. It depends on the color of them of the price range. But im pretty sure at petco or petsmart you can get one for $50-$70.
What is a baby chinchilla called?
It would just be best if you called them baby chipmunks. That way everyone knows what you're talking about. You may also call them kits or cubs. Pups are good too.
