Chinchillas: (1) love to be loved
(2) love to be the center of attention
(3) thoroughly enjoy a regular routine
(4) are very curious and love to explore {chin-proofing is a must!}
(5) can make you laugh when you don't feel like it
(6) find a special place in your heart nothing else can fill
Chinchillas also: (1) will chew/eat anything they can get their little teeth into {supervised play time is a must}
(2) can hide in the smallest of places
(3) can easily die from the heat {60 to 70 is the best temperature for them}
(4) can not have it's cage near air vents [hot or cold] or over head fans
(5) need fresh water, food and hay daily, ... without fail
(6) can dart out an open door faster than you can blink
(7) needs you to learn it's normal habits and be constantly aware of them {a change in habits is often your
first sign that something could be wrong with it}
You now hold one of the sweetest creatures on earth ... cherish it.
Jo Ann