How To Take Care Of A Chinchilla
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Hey peeps! Today's video is going to be on the proper care of chinchillas. I tried my best to get all the right information and as much as I could into the video. so it's a little longer than usual. Hope you guys enjoyed it and don't forget to have a great week!
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I’m going to have my tortoise for another 35 years so I feel like the 15 years for a chinchilla is pretty acceptable lol
Lane Hale That’s so cool, sounds like a Chinchilla is right for you😉💕
The Chinchilla Notebook Jesus loves you pray to god!!
Woah that's a long time! 😂💜
I'm tortoise died at 5 :(
@@xxpoppybugxx7488 you clearly didn’t look after it properly. Don’t get another one.
Me: *sees chinchillas in a petstore*
Also me: *watches tons of chinchilla videos even though I could never afford one*
Same here except for I can afford it, but my parents won’t let me😞💔
I just started getting Interested in chinchillas and I’m doing a ton of research rn, i just subscribed and hit the notification bell, I’m thinking I’ll do research for the next couple months and maybe I’ll get a chinchilla around Christmas. Thank you for this video😊, I’ll be watching a lot of your videos, btw your chinchilla is adorable! keep up the awesome 😎 chinchilla videos!
Did you ?
Sameeee-
Did u get the dhinchilla
we must see the chincillas
Just wondering if you got a chinchilla?
I have two chinchillas, Sugar and Pepper, and the two cannot be separated. Sugar is a rescued and we think she's around 5 or 6 years old, and Pepper is a year old. We are about to redo the cage entirely, just to upgrade it and I've been looking at a few different setups. I'm in love with yours and your chinchilla! Also, we've been giving them WAY too many treats, so we are trying to cut down on those and add in more chew toys. New subscriber ❤
When I got my chinchilla,Ollie his previous owners were feeding him super cheap chinchilla food that had a bunch of the unhealthy treats in it and he hardly ever ate the actual pellets. I ended up switching him over to oxbow, after watching your videos and now he eats all his pellets all the time! I'm so beyond glad that you have this channel! It's been a HUGE help for me :)
How? The same situation is happeneing to me but they refuse to eat the healthy kind. :(
VanillaChinchilla most of them like the taste of Oxbow (it smells sweet like chocolate, which helps a lot lol), but even ones that are very stubborn will eventually eat the oxbow if you only give them food and hay for a week or so (no treats at all for that time). They will act like they are starving for a couple days, so you can measure the amount of food out each day to be sure they are actually eating it (they will usually sneak it, and act like they are not eating it when you are watching). some are smarter (sneakier? LoL) than others, and will hide the pellets under hay or bedding, so look out for that.
@@vanillachinchilla5106 what I did, was I slowly transitioned him until he was out of the old stuff and now he eats all his pellets every day. Sometimes he eats more pellets than he eats hay! I've learned that hes not a huge fan of Timothy Hay, he LOVES alfalfa hay, so I think that's why he likes the pellets so much. Ollie hates sweets though, so that's what makes me laugh
Tysm everyone
Kristjona Daniels they make lots of other types of hay too. I have some chins (I have 14 lol) that won’t eat Timothy hay but love meadow grass, and some that like oat hay. I usually buy big bags of several and mix them every day. I also noticed when I switched from one brand of Timothy hay to another brand (American Diner brand-drs foster and smith sell it online and it’s much cheaper than the big pet store stuff) they liked that one better.
Saw a chinchilla at a pet store and, of course fell in love with their cuteness. Wanted to see what kind of care/commitment was involved. I like your channel. It's obvious the love and passion you have for Merlin. He's lucky to have you.
Aww thank you❤️
Wow your getting ads on you YT that's a sign that your channel is growing
We always do our Christmas early but I just got a chinchilla for Christmas and I was absolutely clueless about how to get her tame and used to me but I've been watching your vids the past 2 days and I feel like she is already getting used to me so thank you, you are very helpful ❤❤❤
You did enough research before you got him or her right? Also how’s your chinchilla doing?
I love this channel. That’s all ♥️♥️♥️
Ok I was looking at purchasing a chinchilla and this girl does an amazing job at explaining everything I needed to make my new pet a safe and happy pet. Thank you a bunch !
I’m relearning how to take care of chinchillas since I had one when I was in middle school and i was thinking of getting a pair. I feel so much guilt watching because I didn’t provide enough for him and now i know this. Although i was only 12 at the time and I’m 27 now, i feel like I should’ve had better judgement with my chin, i still feel like i made him more lonely than he already was, i’m glad he went off to a good home when I realized I couldn’t take care of him and he even met a partner and had chinchilla babies. He was so much better off in that home and now I’m much more aware and conscious of what I’m doing now to provide the best care for my new girls. Thank you for the humbling videos
Good video. Very informative. Question, where does the pet handle it's business and do you need to clean the cage everyday if it unloads in there?
joe blanton Merlin poops anywhere he pleases (which is pretty much throughout the entire cage) and I have to sweep up the poop everyday. As far as pee, he mostly pees on the very bottom in the corner and it goes through the bars and onto some fabric I have below to catch it. If he pees on the fleece, which he does occasionally, it’s okay because I have an absorbent layer beneath and wash the fleece every week😉💕
TY for the excellent information!! I've always wanted to house a chinchilla (don't want to say 'own') but needed to know what is best for THEM. I had to rehome my red slider because he deserved a better environment, my husband got him for my daughter & Simon became mine so I don't want to do that again. Luckily Simon won the turtle lottery w/his new home but my next friend is for life!! So I have to know the specifics. Thanks again!!
8:40 did anyone notice she said chinchilla instead of rock
Ye 😂
It's cos there is a rock called Chinchilla
she said chinchiller
@@sierrapalombit2345 its pronounceed the same
She said chinchiller it’s a cooler for them
I have a 3 year old chinchilla named Walter. He has always been on his own so I brought two brothers to try and bond them all so he’s not alone. They don’t get along while they are out but their cages are next to each other and they will all talk together, something that Walter had never done when he was alone. So I think it’s definitely worth getting another chinchilla so they can socialise and it’s lovely to see even if it’s not in the same cage 😁
Molly Bennett Yeah, that’s why I’m considering getting another chinnie and of it doesn’t work to live together they can at least try besides each other to have that kind of social interaction😉
Walter is such a cute name for a chinchilla :)
Are they neutered? I think with the a lot of time and investment they cab live togheter
Walter
This channel literally taught me everything I know
I’ve had my chins for over 5 months now and I’ve done so much research but still watching this to make sure I’m still doing everything right❤️ my chinnies go psycho at exactly 6:21 pm every night 😂 chins are SO smart and definitely can understand humans, but they DON’T listen to anything 😂
lowbugethamilton Lol that’s funny. Merlin’s crazy hour is around 12:00 to 1:00 in the morning 😆👌
I live in Scotland the heat shouldn’t be a problem lol 😂
Same 😂
@@katherinepearce4189 well in the summer, canada gets hot af lool
The Chin Spin is actually pretty loud too. But you can mod it by putting felt pads between the washers.
Iam getting my chinchilla tomorrow and I’m so excited I’m just scared incase I don’t look after it well or miss something does anyone have anything I should know
How is it
Did it die
Merlin is adorable!🖤 This would help me when I get a chincilla if I can/if I do🥺
When I first got my chinchilla I used to get him cheaper chinchilla pellets because I didn’t know what was best for him, but after taking him to the vet they recommended Oxbow and he loves it! I also just recently got him Oxbow Timothy Meadow Hay!
I wanted to know more about chinchillas and i watched this INTIRE video just to know more🤣. *i found out about chin chillas when i was gonna feed my guinea pigs timothy hay*
How long would I need to be home with my chinchilla each week? I'm still in high school right now but I'm playing to go to uni/college after and I'm wondering if owning a chinchilla would fit with my schedule.
Thank you. I just got a tiny little guy (i think it's a boy). Someone found him in a bush outside. I've never had a chinchilla, but he needed a home. He's so tiny. Like baby guinea pig size. I need all the info i can get.
Thank u so much for this! I love your channel! My mom is getting me a chinchilla, and I will use this information.
Ughhhh my mom was literally saying yes to a chinchilla until she found out about the hay. She says she’s allergic. UGHHHH WHY SHES ALLERGIC TO EVERY SINGLE ANIMAL
I'm gonna be living with my parents (their choice) for college and I dont ever plan on having kids (may get sterilised, I TRULY, do not want them). We plan on buying a house soon too so it sounds like a good idea to get one
Thank you for a quick, concise video. To the point and very well done.
I just got chinchillas and I'm working on bonding with them. I have basic care down but im worried I'm not giving them enough enrichment. They have plenty of toys but I've been unable to give them out of cage time. As of right now they will not let me pick them up so I'm worried if I let them out of the cage I won't be able to get them back in. Anyone have tips? Cheers :)
Thanks so much This was really helpful
I always wondered why you had the rock in there!! That's adorable! 🥰
If your AC doesn't work try freezing a bunch of water jugs, wrap them with towels, then stick em' in the chinchilla's cage, it'll help keep them cool
My chinchilla jumped
on my bed
dust is not safe the dust bath can cause respitory infection
No no no it's okay! Chinchillas are supposed to have dust baths, it keeps their fur clean and dry. Dust baths will cause issues for hamsters, Guinea pigs, rabbits, etc.
personally love your videos right now I only have a hedgie but I have been researching chinchillas for 2 weeks and you have been a great help!
I just want to thank you, i have watched soo many videos from you to get the right infomation and you have helped me to decide that i am going to buy a little fluffy friends!!❤❤
Aww that’s so sweet to hear! 💕
i might be getting one and i rlly want to have the best care for it so it lives long and happy
I’ve been struggling to find a good chinchilla wheel for my chinchilla, but I can’t afford a chin spin, could you maybe tell me how you made your homemade one? ❤️
Did she actually make hers?!
Dose anyone have the link to the cage on amazon? I can’t find it :(
Also do you recommend getting an chinchilla form a pet store or a Breeder?
Ace Mcgase every pet needs love but I prefer adoption 🥰
Alyssa xo thanks! I was just looking in to adoption. There is an chinchilla rescue 20 minutes away from me!
Ace Mcgase sounds great!!! 🥰
Ace Mcgase I have the link in the description of my new video on RUclips 💕
Breeder because Pet stores are trippin. I got a bunny 1 year ago and found out they had mealworms
This is an awesome video. So glad you covered so much and everything so well😊
Windy Sky I’m glad I could help😊
He's kinda just chillin like a chinchilla
im getting a chinnchilla or a hedge hog SONIC SONIC SONIC
Can the walls be mesh ???? Like strong chicken wire bc I want to make a massive 2 metre cage not the fooor the walls
Wow, this video is great! Do you have a video about other animals! Actually, I'll just subscribe. I love that you are sharing your knowledge in a educated way!! Thanks! I can't wait to show my kids!
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"you should have a strong bond with them!"
behind the scenes: 10:19
I am thinking about getting my daughter a chinchilla, do they need a wheel to run?
As long as their cage is large enough and is filled with accessories that encourage running, jumping, and climbing, they do not need a wheel. Many breeders actually suggest against a wheel because chinchillas are very susceptible to heat stroke. Also, many times a chinchilla will become obsessed with running on a wheel to the point where they lose too must weight; however, you can still use a wheel if they are in a cool enough environment (72 degrees Fahrenheit or lower), and you make sure that they are not consistently running on it. If you decide a wheel is right for your chinchilla, make sure that it is 15" or larger, that it is not plastic, and has a solid bottom running surface.
I have four rabbits! I am a rabbit girl but love chins as well was curious about their care. Much like rabbits I personally free roam my bunnies but never knew that they were so similar😊
I love chinchillas and I was taking notes and this really helped thank you for your video.
My Chinchilla only peed in hus hay. He never ate any of it. His friend didn't either. They were just weird that way.
One super shy and never left his cage, the other was allowed to roam free as much as he wanted.
I'm getting a chinchilla in three weeks and I'm so excited! Thanks for all the tips/advice.
My friend has a chinchilla it looks just like yours and I’m kinda jellouse because I really want one so I’m gonna ask
Are chinchillas suit able for older kids? I really want one
They’re much better for older than younger people, since they’re fragile and not really something to play with or touch often💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook oh ok
Are there any untreated woods that should be kept away from chins? I want to build stuff for mine but I'm worried about getting something that's not safe for them to chew. I heard pine is ok but not sure I trust the source
Awesome video! I would add that for treats, if you really want to give them something daily (like me) just use apple or willow sticks. They love them and they're safe. Also, join groups on Facebook! They have tons of super experienced people that can help answer questions.
LunAlis 610 That’s a great idea, Merlin devours Apple sticks within minutes😆💕
Chinchilla poop .. How frequent?
I am thinking of getting a chinchilla for my daughter so I am seeing if a chinchilla is a good pet for our household
Sweetheart my daughter loves your videos and learning more about her Chinchilla with your help. When recommending products such as the cage get an affiliate link from Amazon then share the link on your description. This will help you earn a little side money with your awesome advice and recommendations you can do this which all products 😉
I have a wooden rabbit hutch it has 3 layers
Also can we give them hamster bathing dust bc I can’t be bothered to get chinchilla dust
would you bring merlin out for a walk with leash on or never? i wonder how often do you social with merlin like pet him or let him seat on your shoulder something like that?
Awe I love his face when you talked about getting him a friend. He stopped what he was doing and got all excited.
can i left it alone for a week, loke in hollydays o bussines trip?????
I had a chinchilla when I was 5 or 6 years old and I'm thinking about getting another one but I kinda forget how to take care of them. It's been long since I've had one.
My understanding is that they should only have a palm full of pellets per day, half palm in morning and half palm at night.
Could someone reply to this comment with the link to the critter nation cage?
I was going to get One but my dad looked and he saw Chinchillas bite you and when they buy you their teeth go through your skin and your on hand and then you’re gonna have to go to the hospital for that
Wow, they're exact opposite of what I thought haha
very helpfull trying to convince my parents to get me one!
I don’t have a chinchilla or plan go get one, but I’m still here
Sorry I’m new with haveing a chinchilla
Thanks for the vid really helps me and my chin Fozzi
Cute name
Thanks
llamaPlays #DIY Glad I could help😊
Nope not the right pet for me.. they are cute as hell though
At 5:50 my chinchilla woulda jumped for sure lol. He is a daredevil and I have to pretty much watch him 24/7 thank you for this video!
I want one alot but my dad thinks rodents are disgusting
How many tiles did you end up getting for your cage?
If im letting him alone while im at school it's bad?
"I will link it down below" **doesn't link anything**
Also can chinchilla's be free roamed? And can they drink from bowls instead of water bottles?
i don't think they can use bowls just because it can get them wet which is really bad for them
@@katherinepearce4189 but it is worse for chinchillas because water will dry out the oils on their skin which can cause many problems for them. with rabbits they can be bathed only if it is for serious reasons or if a vet says anything, as long as they are dried in a proper way that won't cause them to get too cold
They will chew wood to bits. Even ledges.
Cute and all but rodents are smelly and likes to poop.
Can you take them out from the cage and pet them like a cat or they don't like it?
Can you just keep in your room and gust have a fan in front of him
U think if I have a fan low on him it will be ok I don’t want the air on everyday
I convinced my mom that when we move to Hawaii we can get Chinchillas so here I am doing hours of research 🤣🤣
Will chinchillas like other animals like a hamster?
I have my chinchilla her name is big mouse
Do they pluck?,please answer
Not sure what you mean by pluck🤷♀️💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook if their hairs are falling
@@smokeysmoke-enenragg7526 they do shed during the warmer months💕
The chin spin is great!!
Thanks such a great informational video without being too long. Was just wondering if I could feed my chinchilla fresh fruit or veggies? I am a vegan so these will always be in plentiful supply
Unfortunately their digestive systems don’t break down and digest fresh vegetables and fruits like other rodents can (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.) so it’s best to stay away from all fresh types of food 💕
Hi I love your videos and they really help me out and I'm trying to make a hayrack as I'm getting a little chinchilla and I have researched allot but we might be getting 2 so I'm making sure I have some bathing sand and a cage 🐭
chin time That’s great! Just make sure you aren’t getting them sand, but rather dust. A good type is Blue Cloud dust😉💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook thanks for the great advice 😁
my chinchilla is super noisy
in night
Great video!
This video was very helpful! Thank you so much
My house is usually 74 - 76 is that ok?
My cousin has a adorable female chinchilla and i have been wanting one so bad i am finally moving and i will have more room for one in my new home. So i am researching for one :). Just subscribed and put the post notifications on. Also love ur chinchilla's set up
My cousin's chinchilla loves peanuts and rasin so sometimes we feed her those as treats
It happened before 😃??
wow those are some long whiskers
Can you have a cage that’s a 4 by 4 and 3?
Can you cuddle with them like if your in bed watching youtube??
Chinnie's don't normally like being cuddled but some may let you hold them for a few minutes
Thank u I’ve been wanting to get a chinchilla and wanted to know how to take care of one