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# Chinchilla

From [The Best House Pets (50+ Options For Every Family)](https://listium.com/@MomHacks/81934/the-best-house-pets-50-options-for-every-family)  
By [@MomHacks](https://listium.com/@MomHacks)

List stats: 1132 views · 2 likes · 1 follower  
Published 17 February 2023 · Updated 17 February 2023

Category: pets

- About This Pet: Chinchillas are small, furry rodents native to the Andes Mountains in South America. They are social animals and can make good pets with proper care and attention. Chinchillas have thick, dense fur that helps to protect them from the cold, and they are active at night, sleeping during the day. In the wild, chinchillas eat mostly grasses and shrubs, and in captivity, they should be fed a diet that consists primarily of hay and specially formulated chinchilla pellets. Chinchillas also enjoy dust baths to keep their fur clean and healthy.
- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/yvm568zn8pjc5emktego.jpg)
- Category: Rodents
- Size/Weight: 1 - 2 lbs
- Food Options: Grass, Hay, Berries, Green Leafy Vegetables
- Care Tips: Caring for chinchillas is simple. They need a well-maintained cage, a diet that includes chinchilla pellets and hay, and an environment with appropriate temperatures.
- Care Cost: $
- Kid Friendly: Yes
- Vet Availability: +1
- Housing Tips: To house chinchillas, it's recommended to provide them with large, multi-level cages that include ramps, perches, and platforms due to their high activity level. It's best to avoid using plastic-coated wire and instead use wire mesh with grids no wider than 1 by 2 inches on the sides of the cage.