Whilst chinchillas are relatively small, when it comes to their cage the saying “the bigger the better” is quite apt. Like with most small animals, chinchillas need to be able to roam around at their will leaving enough space for other things for your chinchilla, e.g. tubes and shelves. Obviously you will have a rough [...]

We at Ideas-4-Pets suggest that once you have purchased a roomy chinchilla cage and your chinchilla has settled in his new home, it is time for you both to become acquainted. First, place your hand gently into his chinchilla cage and see if he allows you to tickle his chin or the back of his [...]

Cardboard tubes placed in a chinchilla cage provide a lot of fun and amusement for a pet chinchilla. Chinchillas may look small and a little dumpy, but do not be fooled – they can jump high when they set their mind to it. If you allow them to run around a living room, they will [...]

If you are giving thought to purchasing a chinchilla as a pet, it is sensible to research these nocturnal rodents before actually committing yourself. A home for a chinchilla should be the largest one you can afford. They can live up the ripe old age of 20, so think about purchasing a high quality chinchilla [...]

Chinchillas are nocturnal animals by nature, so they will appear mostly in the evening or at night time. A chinchilla cage should be large enough for them to run around and yet have enough room for eating and sleeping. Chinchillas love to be handled, however at first, they may be a little wary of you. [...]

One popular member of the rodent family is the Chinchilla; they make wonderful pets. Chinchillas are approximately the same size as a small rabbit, although some appear to be larger due to having more fur than others. Chinchillas require a chinchilla cage that is large enough for them to scurry around in, hide away to [...]

Chinchillas always need a clean chinchilla cage with a supply of fresh quality hay. Bedding is important to a chinchilla as it provides the essential fibre in their diet. The exercise of chewing helps to wear down his teeth in a correct manner, so if you see your pet munching away in the corner of [...]

Chinchillas make an ideal pet. They are easy to look after and are friendly and inquisitive. They love to have your attention. However, they are often quite timid. As they are a nocturnal creature, they tend to snooze through the day and play in the early evening or at night. Age wise they have been [...]

If you are considering looking after a chinchilla you need to have your shopping list ready and to learn as much as you can about their needs before you buy your pet. The one thing that is important is you take into account your families lifestyle and will you be able to have the time [...]

Many people prefer to keep small animals as pets these days. This is mainly because these pets don’t need the same amount of space as a dog or a cat. You can also keep a small animal in a flat or apartment that is not suited to cats or dogs or where they are not [...]