Chinchilla FAQs

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The list below contains all of the FAQs found on this forum.  It has been supplied to aid new members and guests in finding the topics they need.

General Information on Chinchillas

• Is a Chinchilla the Right Pet for Me?
• Chinchillas 101
• Before Bringing Home Chinchilla #2,3,....
• Why Do I Need to Quarantine?
• Keeping Chinchillas from Overheating
• Places to Order Cages and Supplies
• First Aid Kit

Chinchilla Behavior

• General Characteristics of Communication
• Chinchilla Sounds
• Dominance
• Introduction Methods

Diet and Nutrition

• Recommended Feeds and Hay
• Recommended(Safe) Treats
• Sugar in a Raisin

Health

• Treatment and Prevention of Bloat
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Malocclussion
• Chinchilla Teeth
• Ringworm (Fungus)
• First Aid Kit
• Keeping Your Chinchilla from Overheating
• Hair Rings
• Anitbiotics to Avoid

Housing

• Before Bringing Home Chinchilla Number #2,3,....
• Why Do I Need to Quarantine?
• Safe Location of Cage
• Safe Woods
• Places to Order Cages and Supplies
• Chin Toys
• Safe Wheels

Considerations Before Breeding

• Breeding to Improve
• Chinnies as a Bussiness

Genetics, Lethal Factor, and Color Related Questions

• What is the Lethal Factor
• What does TOV mean
• Whats is the Difference Between Hetro and Homo
• Color Calculator by Silverfall