Chinchilla Advantages

Things you don't have to worry about doing to chinchillas

As there are a plethora of things you need to worry about your pet chinchilla, there are many things that you have to do with other small pets that you don't have to do with chinchillas. One thing is grooming, as normally any other small pet such as ferrets require grooming to better benefit their health; chinchillas do not need to be groomed as powder bathing can cover that on it's own. Another thing is that the laborious process of bathing something in water is not required when you bathe a chinchilla, all that is needed is a bowl or small bathhouse with 4 scoops of blue cloud chinchilla dust and watch them roll in it. Also, nail clipping is not a thing either, as chinchillas naturally keep their nails nice and trimmed on their own. (Sara)

Another advantage to having chinchillas is that they are like cats, lazy and do not require much attention. They can be very playful (mainly at night, they're nocturnal), but most of the time you can find them just laying around or chilling out in their home. This can make a great time to pick them up and gently pet them. Another useful thing about chinchillas is their waste, as it does not smell until after a long time. This is not a good excuse to leave waste laying around, however; as this can lead to squalid and unsanitary living conditions. ("Chinchilla")

The final advantage to chinchillas is the fact that they are incredibly fluffy. If you manage to tame one into letting you pick him/her up, you are rewarded with some of the softest fur you can every lay your hands on. Also, if chinchillas are playing and are really having fun, they will bounce and ricochet off of walls like a pinball (and it is one of the most fun things to watch I might add). This bouncing is called "pop-corning". This term also applies when chinchillas sporadically hop into the air just to let some energy out. ("Chinchilla")

Sara. "Grooming Your Chinchilla." Chinchilla Expert. Chinchilla Expert, 03 Oct. 2012. Web. 27 Apr.   2006. http://chinchillaexpert.com/care-articles/health/chinchilla-grooming/

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