In the wild all chinchillas are pretty much the same color. Now that there are a lot of colors available the original grey has come to be known as the standard color. Here is a list of many of the different varieties of colors you can find chinchillas in, and what they look like. Also [...]
When you're looking for a new pet and have decided that a chinchilla is what you want, there are some guidelines you should follow to be sure you get a healthy chinchilla. If you haven't been already, you should start now and be on the lookout for a chinchilla breeder in your area, and start [...]
Planning on getting a chinchilla? Or have one already? Then you better start learning what chinchillas eat so you can keep him energetic and healthy. One of the most important parts of chinchilla care is feeding them the right foods and treats. Chins are quite healthy creatures and don't have to go to the vet [...]
In case you didn't know, chins aren't from anywhere near the U.S. In their natural habitat they were being hunted to extinction so someone rescued several of them and brought them to North America. Because of their fun and energetic personalities, they make excellent pets. It's important to learn about the natural chinchilla habitat so [...]
Bringing your chinchilla home for the first time is definitely a fun experience. Although they are usually fairly quiet creatures, they have the ability to make a variety or different sounds. Depending on your little guy's personality, you may start hearing some of them right away. While they are known to make quite a ruckus [...]