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How To Discipline Your Pet Chinchilla

When you want to discipline your chinchilla, you have to be mindful of how you do it.
Please note that they are not responsive when you verbally berate, hit, or smack them in anger.
The physical actions can result in wounds and abscessing.
The physical actions don’t serve a purpose because your [...]

The History of the Chinchilla

This exotic animal was named after the Chincha people of the Andes region.
The Andes Mountains in South America.
Chinchilla actually means “little Chincha”.
Back around the close of the 19th century, the animals were known for their thick and soft fur.
There are two types of chinchillas.
The chinchilla [...]

Chinchillas Staying Healthy With Pellets and Hay

The chinchilla’s process of consuming food is quite different than other animals.
They should have a lot of roughage and fewer nutrients.
One of the things that they must have enough of is pellets.
Chinchilla pellets can be purchased from a breeder or a pet store.
Not all brands contain the [...]