Surprise! I adopted a Chinchilla

There's someone I'd like you to meet... introducing Nebula 🌌
Chinchillas are social animals and naturally live in groups in the wild. They should be kept in at least pairs. They are a huge commitment, can live longer than most dogs, and during their lifetime can be very expensive to own
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[@goblinleaf]

So this is what a chinchilla cage should look like!!! I always see empty cages… tiny too… Happy to see real and good ones

[@mousenation3867]

She’s gorgeous and I’m so surprised you have a vet that will do home visits, that’s really great.

[@rosieseal429]

HELP IM DYING WHEN SHE ROLLS IN THE DUST IS SO FUNNY

[@colleenandres3800]

I just can’t get over your kindness! Nebula is the cutest little thing I’ve ever seen! You adopt these animals and give them the best home they can ever ask for!! I own seven rats and I’ve learned basically everything from your care and what to do and how to do it, so I will be sad when you are done owning rats, but I will still always watch you !!

[@aiefe_0]

As a proud chinchilla owner, I can say with confidence that it isn’t worth it to buy the expensive chew toys from Etsy shops or Amazon, however cute they may initially be. I have found that it is much more affordable to purchase bulk materials (like willow balls, pumice stone, or natural loofah) from Amazon or Etsy shops and make your own toys by simply drilling a hole through each item and stringing it onto a thin chinchilla-safe stick or twine. I have also come to the conclusion that making your own wooden houses and perches is much cheaper and lets you get exactly what you need for your cage. I usually go to a local hardware/wood store and buy large pieces of pine for a relatively low cost then just chop it up at home. You can also buy screws, washers, and bolts/nuts to secure it to the cage for really low prices. It is kind of impossible to keep prices down while owning these animals, but buying things in bulk (fleece scraps from fabric stores especially) really help to make it more affordable. Nebula is adorable!

[@enzozzne]

OMG a video of you adopting my favorite animal ever coming out on my birthday???? thank you so much emi, i'll take this as a gift! 😂❤

[@Emiology]

Happy birthday! 💕

[@georginabray121]

Omg! So excited and so weird as i have done exactly the same as you, decided to no longer own rats and I have adopted two chinchillas. I can already see in your screenshot that we have some of the same things including the cute upside down plant pot. I've never owned chins before and my goodness they are so adorable and special little guys. Your little girl is gorgeous, mine are a little shy and I've been working with them but I think it will just take time for them to get used to me. Look forward to the video ❤

[@DarrenPilot]

For house protection look up how to bunny proof a house - it will be the same thing - also for skirting boards spefically you can get edge protectors - they are see through or white plastic that attaches to the edges of things like that and wall edges etc

[@leopardgeckotalk]

She’s so cute! I heard you mention a wheel, maybe things have changed since I got a chinchilla but I always heard wheels are a no no, but I may be totally wrong.

[@Emiology]

From what I’ve read from others the general consensus tends to be to take it out when it starts getting hotter if they’re an excessive runner so they don’t over heat themselves 🤞🏼

[@megan-ui3hq]

she's so beautiful! I have always loved chinchillas since I was a child, however unfortunately I just don't think they will ever be the right fit for my lifestyle. I'm glad I can now live vicariously through you!! 🥰

[@megan-ui3hq]

also my guess for the other chinchilla's name is Neptune ?? :)

[@josieelizabeth8943]

I’m so excited for you. I don’t know much about chinchillas but they seem like such fun, sweet pets. Can’t wait to see her in future videos!

[@AnotherPersonYouDontKnow]

OMG NO WAY🫢 SO EXCITED

[@Alissa_Marie]

OMG. I saw this advert. I had the same feeling, i told my mum about it and if we could've afforded a chinchilla or had the space we would have taken her. We were absolutely up in arms about this. I was irate about someone getting a child a long living animal and probably not considering their own child's temperament. My dog was good with our rabbit but no way would i trust her around a tiny chinchilla. Im so thankfull she has gine to someone as responsible as you!

[@Smw006]

I learned so much about these cuties from this video.

[@albastocaa]

I loved it, Emi!! I was gonna get rats for my birthday but couldn’t.

[@xelaxrs3932]

She is so adorable, can't wait to see more of her and her friend!

[@jessicakollar8871]

Nebby is absolutely adorable. I was really sad about the announcement of your allergies to rats and having to stop owning them as rats were the reason for me following your channel. However, I very much understand and agree with your decision. I feel like the chinchillas will fill in that void for me. Can’t wait to watch them in your future videos!

[@jamiedelgado1484]

Im so bummed im at work and cant watch this right now. But when i get home is the first thing I'm doing. Congrats on your sweet baby chin ❤

[@Sugaredquills]

That’s a lie. You had time to comment so you did watch it. You just need attention.

[@rainearnstowski7049]

@@SugaredquillsLOL

[@Kyndra_Jade]

My goodness what a sweetheart, she's like a fuzzy little puppy, such a sweet little personality. Congrats Emi!

[@hmcampbell]

What an absolute doll, I am so excited to see more of her & her new pal!!!🙌☺️

[@diane9693]

She’s so pretty ❤ love chinchillas ❤️ That first time a new pet sits on you is ❤️

[@Kayleigh-rp7wk]

She is so cute! I’ve owned chinchillas for about 10 years now and highly reccommend chinchilla lady for toys and treats/foraging, pawsome bandits is a really good small business and minipetz is a very affordable toy place 😊 tic tac wheels is amazing, I’ve got three that are about 5 years old and still going! The cage looks amazing, and she’s already being spoilt with you ❤ my chins are in a tiled room for free roam so they can’t chew anything, the grout I used was also pet safe so if they did it wouldn’t be toxic to them 😊

[@Emiology]

Definitely something I’ll keep in mind when we move I’ll set the room up with chinchillas in mind 😅 maybe just no skirting at all lol

[@Kayleigh-rp7wk]

@@Emiology you can give them everything but they will want to chew the things they aren’t allowed 😂 and they do it with sass! 😂 we have changed their room multiple times and they still chewed things so this move we were determined to go for the most hardy thing possible, it’s worked so far! 🤞amazing family members though and lovely to watch them 💜

[@Equestrian-g1z]

Awww im so happy for you, I am getting chinchillas too!

[@yasamanbrigid]

I have been so excited to watch this video since you posted her little hands on IG! I am so grateful that you're going to be posting chinchilla care content because proper information feels a lot harder to find for Chins vs other small animals and I know you will be contributing to better care for the species as current and new owners research! I have two rescue chins, Lili who I've had since she was 6 months old (who is now 10 years old!) and Lola who is around 6 and I've had for 4 years. I would love love to see your experience bonding your chinchillas because I originally adopted Lola with the hopes of bonding her with Lili. I tried several methods over the course of a year (but could not bring myself to try the 'smush' method - which the rescue I adopted Lola from recommended, but I had seen mix information on how humane it is online) and in the end I decided it was too much stress on them to bond, and they currently live in their own separate double critter nation cages. So I wish you the best of luck with your bonding experience and I also hope to learn from you! For chewing base boards, I have a similar plastic border but about three times taller because Lili tries to jump over the shorter ones. But I do still have to supervise her of course and gently direct her away from the plastic boards if she tries to chew on them. Lola doesn't really pay them any mind. Sorry for the HUGE comment but here are some last links with my favorite places to buy chinchilla things - I'm in the USA so apologies if these places don't ship worldwide, but hopefully they are also useful to others coming across this comment. 🌳Apple Orchard Sticks in BULK

[@jules4818]

i’ve been subscribed to you for years and seriously you have the most amazing channel. the love you hold for each of your animals is so apparent and precious 🥹🩷

[@TheLittleThings-nk5tj]

Nebula is ADORABLE! Her little face is just ✨so cute✨ I already cannot wait for next week’s video haha 😂 Hope she’s doing well 🫶🏼😊🌿

[@PeacheIIe]

Omg I'm SO PSYCHED!!! I got my rescue chinchilla a couple years ago and you're my favourite pet channel, I can't wait to see your chinchilla-owning journey and your setups and products you use!! 💕 Nebby is soooo cute and fluffy I love her! My chinchilla's name is Comet! Space names ftw :D

[@Emiology]

Comet is such a cute name 🥹🥹

[@editsbybella5491]

Omg she’s so adorable 🥰

[@LissyLou95]

please she's so cute! I would love to have chinchillas, they;re my dream pet and I ended up with rats instead haha hopefully one day I can have some!

[@andiiiswissgenetics8340]

In Switzerland it is forbidden to hold chinchillas in a cage smaller than 120cm × 55cm × 120cm (for 2 chinchillas). However, it is strongly recommended to hold them in a cage of 2m × 2m × 2m. As we have quite good laws preventing animal cruelty, this might be a good guideline :)

[@Emiology]

I follow the minimum guidelines for my country 😊

[@cakeeeetime]

But wouldn't it be better to go way above the minimum? Why not invest in a realy big cage instead of paying a lot for the minimum? They don't seem like a species which would let space go to waste ;) And many people watch your videos as guides.

[@egujugapupfh7543]

they should be forbidden to own but humans just have to own something

[@cakeeeetime]

@@egujugapupfh7543 I wouldn't go that far. Or do you have arguments that support that? You can tell me a source and I look it up. I decided against many pets, because I don't have the space, money or social network, but what you said us a very generalized statement.

[@Emiology]

I’m already going above the minimum for chinchillas in the U.K. many chinchilla breeders / owners / groups here keep them in 90x60x40cm cages and advise against going bigger due to stress and overheating. Ethical rescues here advise slightly bigger and I’ve got one of / the biggest cages you can buy on the market. Besides building a DIY enclosure it doesn’t get much bigger than this. Not to say that I won’t join two cages together eventually for more space, but right now I don’t have the means to do so and I’m comfortable with following the guidelines that all chinchilla rescues in the U.K. are setting 😊

[@Artemistaped]

She’s so freaking cute! For those starry hides could you cut the loops off (and maybe sew safe ones on?) to still be able to use them?

[@Emiology]

I’m donating them to an animal rescue 😊

[@sobbing_ok.]

What a sweetheart!! I hope my chin will be this close to me

[@bettyl2851]

my heart

[@Nothemomma904]

I’m so obsessed now I must have one or 2. I remember my childhood friend had two who would she would let out after school and they would jump all over us and be so sweet

[@lennyattew734]

Aw so excited for you! Enjoy your chinchilla journey ❤

[@emmajuto]

She is so cute! I plan on getting chinchillas in a few years when I hopefully live in a bigger place. Curently 1 dog, 1 hamster and 4 rats in a one bedroom appartment😂 I'm so exited to see chinchillas on the chanel and Nebula is such a beautiful name!❤

[@sunnynorris39]

For the skirting board I would recommend lining the room with c and c grids

[@kellygalvin7775]

Oh my goodness she’s soooo cute 😍

[@Rey.on.pawz123]

O.M.G! I’m a big fan! I’ve been watching your videos recently because I’m getting ready to adopt rats! I love chinchillas! He’s so cute! :)

[@norabrulandingebrigtsen9755]

I LOVE Chinchillas!!! They are the cutest! Will definitely have two or tree in the future! 😍

[@user-yn6ow1yg6h]

she is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! You put so much effort into your videos I always look forward to them!

[@joynut1677]

Pumice stone is a good chew toy for their teeth. A cooling rock or granite slab is good for them to regulate temperature. Good luck with her and her friend 💕

[@vivianelabelle3992]

Welcome Nebula! She's so cute!!! 🥰🤗🐹❤

[@savvystarfire6667]

Nebula is ADORABLE! I've always been curious about chinchillas as pets so I'm looking forward to learning more from you on your journey of Chinchilla parenting! (Also I had a rat called up Nebula!)

[@Flibblenibble]

How wonderful! I'm sooo glad for you Emily, I remember watching the video about your first chin, so it makes me so happy to know you now have another opportunity! ♥️

[@lenajazuk4231]

I can’t wait to get chins😀 As soon as my son moves out I’m getting a pair of chins I want to keep them in separate room so they can play time outside of the cage and it’s chin proofed and safe

[@Emiology]

Haha swapping the son for chinchillas!

[@lenajazuk4231]

@@Emiology long time overdue 😀 He is 27!

[@ziariakagler7292]

And gorgeous baby

[@Nothemomma904]

I love Nebula so very much

[@BuzzImaBee]

YES!! I CANT WATCH IT RIGHT NOW BUT I WILL ASAP!! IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU !! X

[@devilschild381]

she is soo freaking cute i cant wait to see your next video emi

[@marzettik]

Nebula is very cute. I hope you don't have any difficulties with them. ❤

[@amberlash5656]

Hey little hops!! So adorable

[@RT-ey4wy]

So cute, I've been putting off getting chinchillas, stoll so much to learn and I don't have the space. It will be a few years before I can commit to some.. Gotta be sensible. But will be watching the comments and videos to learn more.

[@gabrielaperesta]

She is adorable and it's cool of you to adopt her and get her a pal. It surprises me though that as someone who's allergic to rats, a chinchilla doesn't bother you. I've wanted a chinchilla, a rabbit or a guinea pig pretty much all my life but my allergy to fur AND to hay makes it impossible :/

[@Emiology]

They tend to be a lot more hypoallergenic for those of us who are allergic to Rat urine. I'm fine with fur and hay as long as its good quality and its been a nice surprise how little she smells compared to the rats

[@123Comaskey]

Your cage decor is beautiful 👏🏻

[@Emiology]

Thanks! It’s getting there 😍

[@galaxywulff1057]

Her tail could be that way because one of the dogs or people stepped on her tail fluff. They can also stress fur slip tail fluff as well as their regular fur. Which that looks like that might be Nebula’s case

[@Creatureexotics]

Lol I was about to open youtube post-work and literally said ‘pleaseee have uploaded the chinchilla video’ 😂 congratulations!!

[@samanthagwynne]

I want a chinchilla so badly but I live in Florida 😅 I have bought an extra air conditioner window unit, so I could set it up in a small room to help keep it cooler. I may test it out this summer to be safe, and if I can keep the room at chin temps, then maybe this winter I will adopt!

[@pejotaforpres]

these guys are so PRECIOUS

[@eriathwen1320]

Shes absolutely gorgeous 🥰 wonder if her friends name will be Cosmo 😅 fits the theme and its cute, that's what I'd go with. Can't wait to see him and learn his name!

[@sunnynorris39]

Try Vinted for stuff as you might find more bargains on there and you could do a video of pet stuff from Vinted and get stuff for river and Hubble and all the other pets aswell

[@rodentsncats31]

Oh shes adorable! Congratulations!!!!

[@SebastianHoms]

So cute

[@nicolea557]

Chin owner here! This setup change is awesome it’s so great to see her getting proper care now. For stores, Etsy is so great for finding chin stuff even though it can be a little expensive which these furry buddies are. RosaliesGrove for apple sticks for a reasonable price and then Pandemonium Pets and Chinvilla for toys, hides, and ledges are my recommendations, their quality is always great. These are all US based Etsy shops though so I’m not sure how shipping costs will differ

[@janetphelps6879]

Chins are fun from what I see on YT. Too hot in FL unless you can afford a huge electric bill. Good luck.

[@cupcakechocobo7191]

Yeah I understand wanting to wait a little to make sure you have everything! I seen kittens on facebook once and reached out to the person who had them and asked if she would hold one of them until the next day until I could get the basics but ended up getting her sister so two kittens in one day sadly the cat tree came next day after ordering it but then I noticed one of my cats liked to drink out of the sink I got a water fountain bowl for her and even now I’m still buying stuff for them 😅

[@Emiology]

When I went to view my cat Hubble when he was about 4 weeks old I drove all the way and the woman said “you can take him today if you want” absolutely not. I had nothing and I wanted him to stay with his siblings. She gave all the siblings away the next day so the poor boy was alone for a week in a cage until I got sorted and went to get him

[@AutumnSwift2]

Chinchillas are one of the things I would never adopt again, they are very cute and can be very affectionate but the amount they poop a day is not worth it in my opinion. The Chinchilla was very easy to make happy if you had the knowledge and patience... I did not have the patience and my knowledge while good wasn't great. He deserved someone who didn't mind the mess and his antics, he also only lived to 7 compared to the potential 15.... he was given to my sister who I lived with btw so I didn't just give him to anyone. His name was Dakota to go with my rabbit Sioux's name, they died exactly 6 months apart from eachother.

[@gabrielsj365]

I love chinchillas as well I have two boys as well as 9 rats 😊 I looking forward to see the boy chinchilla as well as you go about bonding them. My two boys live separate and from what I heard they are not so easy to bond. I look forward to your tips on how to bond them

[@-xirx-]

She is so ridiculously cute ❤

[@TanyaLeonova]

You did such a great job on her environment and cage despite the kid only getting bored after a few months! She really feels comfortable with you!!! ❤❤

[@LulaMae21]

She's so cute! Chinchillas are adorable but as a renter I don't want something that chews that much lol.

[@thedreaming989]

Congrats on your adorable baby! My Chinny person advice is as follows, fleece liners are much easier to clean and I have never had one that did anything with shavings bedding other than kicking it out of the cage. I found that young chins are voracious chewers of furniture, theirs and mine, and it helps to have distracting objects they can chew, but you still have to watch them like a hawk. Chinchillas have an instinctual feer of rats so probably best to keep them well separated. And lastly most economical chin treats are human loose leaf herbal teas, favorites include hibiscus or camomile flowers. Enjoy.

[@Emiology]

I hate having to do washing and I’m always behind on my own washing so fleece liners wouldn’t work well for me 😊 I’m going to be keeping the chins in this room and then once I no longer have rats anymore in a few months time they’ll be moving into the pet room

[@lauranicolls9003]

Nebula and nova would be such cute names !!!!

[@christinecullen9225]

Maybe try rat rations for some chew toys as they have some big sturdy ones and they might last longer ❤

[@kiksyame1481]

Chinchilla 'chew toys': leather belt, cage bottom, wall corners, pencils and the list continues. These are not recommendations, just a couple of things my chinchilla got her teeth on. She's over 16yo now, got her in January 2008 :) Good luck with your new friend :D

[@lucyward3559]

i actually love chinnies sm

[@hscott108]

oh she is gorgeous & so so cute!

[@julieplourde6621]

so cute!! ❤

[@boscoitalics]

she is adorable!

[@lilyhayden9736]

Etsy is your best friend when it comes to chinchilla toys! I buy most of mine off there and they’re a decent price!

[@sevenandbone777]

the parkour & the trying not to breathe was my favorite part 😭😂

[@LouiseHultcrantz]

I have only seen chinchillas in pictures before and thought they were cute and all but that's about it. I've also been told that they're quite "hard" to take care of because of how sensitive and skiddish they are, but omg she is SO cute❤🥺

[@mariabrett6712]

Chinchillas chew their houses❤

[@Animal.lover_116]

I’m so exiteeddddd!!!

[@dominique6605]

NO YOU DIDNNNN’T!!!! YESSSS 🥳 💕 🎉 (What I yelled irl when I saw this)

[@KelikakuCoutin]

Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. bs'd

[@elliottment]

So cute! Good luck with your new friends :D

[@Un1sjelkyy]

IT LOOKS SO SQUISHYYY

[@Brieallfisher]

I love my chinchilla

[@pawsanddraws]

YAY!! Chins are the best! But I’m a little biased because I have my little boy 😂 congrats on your new baby!!❤

[@maddie2cool851]

I always wanted to pet one. People say they have very soft fur! 😄😆❤

[@bethbroughton6837]

When it comes to chinchillas the bigger the cage the better, wheels aren't the best for them and they tend not to use them. Oxbow is a really good brand for hay and some of their treats are really good for chinchillas and my chinchillas are obsessed. Also shavings under really great for chinchillas you are better off using wood pellets. I have six chinchillas now in two cages and they all have different likes and needs. It is likely she might have had issues with her teeth as they grind they teeth down on hay nd wood and she didn't have much. As for skirting boards , I just have to keep my chinchillas as far away as possible and monitor them as they used to try and get them through the cage as well. Also a really good thing to give them is apple sticks that are basically small apple branches, chinchilla love them and they are really good for them to chew.

[@Emiology]

Wheels are fine as long as they’re an appropriate size and they’re not excessively using them in the heat, she uses hers every day 😊 Bedding is a personal preference, I’m not a fan of wood pellets for small pets but kiln dried pine shavings aren’t going to hurt them. Luckily my vet has a good look at all her teeth and they’re fine 🤞🏼 must have just been due to poor diet staining her fur

[@snow_lightxx]

I loooved watching this video!! 😻🫶🏼✨ thanks a lot for sharing everything, I am SO looking forward to the next part when her friend is arriving 😁😁🙌🏼🙌🏼😍 have a good time!! I love your channel so much 🥺🙌🏼💯💕

[@Nothemomma904]

Is she just free roaming that room? I love nebula she has so much personality

[@paulinelombardi3464]

You finally did it!! Congrats♥️♥️💯

[@ashleyjones1918]

If your rescue friends allow for meetings/pair bonding at the rescue, that would be easiest for you (at least from my experience). I did NOT do that and it took over a year for successful pair bonding for 2 sets. While I’m not usually a fan of the carrier method for bonding animals, this is what worked for the second pair. Definitely a more stressful process than bonding rabbits and rats, in my opinion. For skirting boards, I don’t have any great recommendations, but maybe you could cover with additional boards that can be chewed?

[@Emiology]

If I lived closer to the rescue I’m sure they wouldn’t mind me doing it but they’re 3 hours away so it’s already a big stress going there and staying overnight 🥲

[@Bffrx]

17:14 you might of found a solution for this but i use edge protectors i don't recommend the white plastic ones because they chew through them but i found white metal ones at the hardware store and they worked for me 👍

[@Emiology]

White metal ones would be ideal! I’ve only found silver ones so far

[@Nothemomma904]

She loves to jump and display herself I think she’s too social to use the hideouts lol

[@americanbabyhead]

So adorable

[@Aisha-721]

Your chinchilla is very cute 🥰