Dumpling

Dumpling is a social girl looking for an experienced home, or at least one willing to do a lot of research first! Chins are adorable and unique little critters that can make great companions for someone with the right expectations. There are important things to consider before adopting a chinchilla as they have very specific care requirements. One, they can NOT tolerate heat- they can potentially die at temperatures over 80 degrees, and are most comfortable between 55-65. This means you must have air conditioning in the room where they are housed, or have a basement or similar room that stays cool for them to stay in.<br/><br/>Chins are very active and need large cages to hop around in. A double-unit Critter Nation or Ferret Nation cage is recommended. Their cage should be fitted with shelves and ledges for them to jump on and a large (14-16") chin-safe wheel. They can not have anything plastic or cardboard in their cage (chewing/ingestion risk) so all cage accessories must be metal, glass, stone/tile, non-pill fleece, or untreated kiln-dried pine. No paper, plastic, cardboard, plywood, other fabrics, etc.<br/><br/>Chins are also very messy. They poop hundreds of droppings a day! Thankfully they are dry and very easy to sweep up, but be prepared for frequent spot-cleaning. Some chins can learn to use a litter box for urine, but not all will. Another messy aspect of chin-keeping is their dust baths. 1-2 times a week they should be offered a large container of "chinchilla dust" to roll around in- this is how they keep their coats clean. Chinchillas should NEVER be bathed in water or be allowed to get wet, this can make them sick.<br/><br/>Chinchillas have sensitive digestive systems and need a strict and simple diet of pelleted chinchilla food and timothy hay. There are a few treats that are safe in moderation which include some select dried herbs and flowers- there are comprehensive lists online. They should never be fed produce (fruits/veggies) or anything with a high sugar content. Unfortunately many commercially available treats that are marketed for chinchillas are not actually safe.<br/><br/>As rodents with constantly-growing teeth, Chinchillas need to chew! Pumice blocks are great for their teeth, as are organic/unsprayed dried apple tree sticks (easily purchased online, we recommend Etsy for fresher, USA-grown products.)<br/><br/>When setting up your chinchilla's cage, you have a couple options for cage (or litter box) substrate: kiln-dried pine or aspen shavings, non-pill fleece, or ceramic or stone tile. If using fleece or shavings its a good idea to have at least one big tile in their cage for them to lay on to stay cool.<br/><br/>Chins can live 15-20+ years so be prepared for a commitment! They are also nocturnal and do not relish being caught and held. However they can be social especially if you are patient with them and use treats as a reward. They are not for everyone, but for the right person they are wonderful! And could they be any cuter? Primary Color: Grey Secondary Color: Agouti Weight: 0.737kg Age: 3yrs 6mths 1wks

Dumpling is a social girl looking for an experienced home, or at least one willing to do a lot of research first! Chins are adorable and unique little critters that can make great companions for someone with the right expectations. There are important things to consider before adopting a chinchilla as they have very specific care requirements. One, they can NOT tolerate heat- they can potentially die at temperatures over 80 degrees, and are most comfortable between 55-65. This means you must have air conditioning in the room where they are housed, or have a basement or similar room that stays cool for them to stay in.

Chins are very active and need large cages to hop around in. A double-unit Critter Nation or Ferret Nation cage is recommended. Their cage should be fitted with shelves and ledges for them to jump on and a large (14-16") chin-safe wheel. They can not have anything plastic or cardboard in their cage (chewing/ingestion risk) so all cage accessories must be metal, glass, stone/tile, non-pill fleece, or un

Dumpling is a social girl looking for an experienced home, or at least one willing to do a lot of research first! Chins are adorable and unique little critters that can make great companions for someone with the right expectations. There are important things to consider before adopting a chinchilla as they have very specific care requirements. One, they can NOT tolerate heat- they can potentially die at temperatures over 80 degrees, and are most comfortable between 55-65. This means you must have air conditioning in the room where they are housed, or have a basement or similar room that stays cool for them to stay in.

Chins are very active and need large cages to hop around in. A double-unit Critter Nation or Ferret Nation cage is recommended. Their cage should be fitted with shelves and ledges for them to jump on and a large (14-16") chin-safe wheel. They can not have anything plastic or cardboard in their cage (chewing/ingestion risk) so all cage accessories must be metal, glass, stone/tile, non-pill fleece, or untreated kiln-dried pine. No paper, plastic, cardboard, plywood, other fabrics, etc.

Chins are also very messy. They poop hundreds of droppings a day! Thankfully they are dry and very easy to sweep up, but be prepared for frequent spot-cleaning. Some chins can learn to use a litter box for urine, but not all will. Another messy aspect of chin-keeping is their dust baths. 1-2 times a week t