It is an animal resistant and clean, do not release odors. Not creates parasites, due to density of your hair. As it is not in its natural habitat, we have to be us to create them. In terms of hygiene we must not forget the daily bath of sand (of bath salts), also important to the regular cleaning of comedouro, bebedouro and cage.

In terms of power, this little rodent come, about 30gr. Daily. The base, is a special feed for chinchilas (there are several brands) and fiber (or hay and alfalfa). You can supplement the diet with fruits such as apple, pear, grapes or raisins. As chinchila is a rodent, it has teeth that grow continuously (root open). It is important to have at its disposal a block of wood mineral and something to wear to the teeth and fill any needs in minerals, clean daily food leftovers, always have at their disposal fresh water (clean water every day).

Starting from 7 months, come in adulthood and is ready for reproduction. The gestation period is approximately 15 weeks, can be 3 births in the same year. Their chinchila will enjoy walking daily for at least half an hour, and that this period can be extended depending on the availability of time. Their longevity is between 18 and 20 years. Their size varies between 20e 25 cm.