I will not be able to buy a chinchilla. Sale ads are full of internet. They are also sold in the bird market. But when buying carefully watch the animal. A fluffy animal must be mobile, energetic, with bright shining eyes. The wool of a healthy chinchilla should be radiant, without torn scraps and bald spots. Pay close attention to the ears to be without dandruff, dirt, crusts. The nose should be necessarily dry, and the tail - it is twisted upwards. These are signs of a healthy individual.
To make a beautiful animal feel comfortable, you will have to spend another large cage measuring about 1 meter cubic. And for a whole bunch of additional equipment: pieces of pumice stone for grinding teeth, a wheel for running, wooden toys, a drinking bowl, a haymack with hay, jumping poles, a hammock, a toilet tray, a house so you can hide, etc. A What did you want? Chinchilla is not cheap. If you do not mind the money for his purchase, then provide him with the resort's living and rest conditions. And the animal will thank you for this with its blossoming appearance and accommodating nature. And you will proudly show it to your envious friends.
A chinchilla animal is an animal herbivore. The basis of their diet should be the seeds of oil crops, legumes, grain cereals. Sometimes they are served with birch twigs, dried apples, fresh grass, carrots, dried apricots. You can buy specialized feed in the pet store. In a day, about a couple of tablespoons of food will leave for one chinchilla.
Like most pets, chinchilla needs bathing. And three times a week. But the difference is that the chinchillas are not strongly recommended for bathing in the water . They after a water treatment often catch cold and die. Bathe chinchillas in ... special sand! It is sold in pet stores.
It should be responsible to choose a place for the cell. It can not be placed in a draft and under the direct, bright rays of the sun. Also note that the chinchilla at night is often awake and annoying noise. Therefore, bedrooms and children's rooms are not the most suitable place for them.
Pros of keeping fluffy chinchillas in the house:
- they are beautiful, aesthetic, cause positive emotions, saving from stress;
- they are miniature, eat little, ideal for a small apartment;
- they do not need to be strolled, they walk in a big and small way in the tray;
- they are fun to play with, they are amenable to training, suitable for children;
- they do not have a pronounced smell, they are suitable for people with allergies to dogs and cats.
Disadvantages of domestic chinchilla content:
- Chinchillas sleep much;
- they will not look faithfully in the eyes like dogs, and do not settle on their knees with a ball like cats;
- need a proper organization of living space;
- they are not cheap in content;
- Chinchilla - rodent with the corresponding consequences.
When planting a chinchilla, know that it is for a long time and seriously. With a beautiful fluffy animal chinchilla you can live side by side for about 15 years. They are long-livers among rodents. In adulthood "grow fat" to 700 grams.
Chinchilla is very cute, beautiful animal. Especially they are adored by children. It is difficult to resist and not to stroke the fluffy "handwheel". Caring for chinchillas fosters a sense of responsibility among children and shows the value of life in any manifestation. Chinchilla will bring joy, positive mood and exotic zest to the house.