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Do chinchillas blink?
« on: November 17, 2007, 08:21:30 AM »
I have had Otis for 3 months, and not once have I seen him blink. Do they even blink? Do they have eyelids? I wasn't so sure when this came over me.
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Re: Do chinchillas blink?
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2007, 08:46:58 AM »
They do blink. Some will hold there eyes open.. when they are scared especially I have seen. They like to stare I think, tho :)
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Re: Do chinchillas blink?
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2007, 12:12:29 PM »
Some also sleep with their eyes open.  This generally doesn't happen when they feel completely comfortable in their surroundings, so you may notice his eyes being closed more the longer you have him.  :)
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Re: Do chinchillas blink?
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2008, 11:06:28 PM »
they blink.
i think that they may also have a nictitating membrane that keeps their eyes moist
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Re: Do chinchillas blink?
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2008, 03:18:05 PM »
My chin always winks at me. I like to think she does it in purpose, but probably not!   ;)
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Re: Do chinchillas blink?
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2008, 05:27:35 PM »
I love it when you're talking about them and they wink. Chong does it all the time, I'm sure it's just coincidence but it's so funny. :)
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