How To Build Your Chinchilla's Trust

[@badvibesonly3526]

I swear the best feeling in the world is opening the cage and the chinchillas running up to me and climbing on my arms and hands. Having their trust is so incredible!

[@Cinnamondude-x3d]

Yes

[@moremia9229]

Mine does that too! But mainly to get out...

[@gerardolopezgil3880]

How much time to get that ? Ahahahaha

[@gkichok2]

@@gerardolopezgil3880 usually within a few months for a young chinchilla but age does matter, sometimes sooner as all animals have their own personality. Daily sit on the floor in the same room with your chinchilla for about an hour or more. I lay on the floor listening to music or talking on the phone each night. This is an excellent video with EXPERT advice!

[@alleahhollis5316]

Mines does the same but when I try to pet him like a tiny bit with one finger he runs he doesn’t seem like he wants me to pet him and that he only wants to try and escape

[@Monica_bondevik]

I like just sitting in front of the cage with the door open and when my chin comes up to me I scratch her under the chin and round the head then I give her my hand and she'll start softly nibbling at it like she were grooming another chinchilla. It's so cute she'll even start softly chirping.

[@thegaminghamster5544]

I do the same its so dam qute

[@kimberlyWard8152]

Same

[@ShannonWilliams0707]

My chinchilla was so loveable. Never bit me at all. He loves to free roam my bedroom he was loving his life. I will miss you forever bruiser 💙

[@nalmenezes]

Thanks a lot for your vídeos. They’ve been very helpful. I’ve just got my first chin, his name is Charlie. I’m still learning how to deal with him. By this video I could see that Charlie already trusts me a little. I guess we’re building a nice bond. That made me happy 🙂

[@Kingtoadpipe]

There are so many great points you made. Anyone thinking of living with a chinchilla needs to watch. I love the way the cage is laid out. Thank you.

[@Kingtoadpipe]

Spending time is a big one. I have mine on a schedule of sorts, so that nomatter what I have to do, I am with them three times a day. They seem to love it. I can hear them running right before I enter their room to the top of the cage. They wait for me to talk to them or feed them or give them something to play with. the only thing I would add is, if possible, have their cages where they can see out a window or a hallway. Also, having a source of quite(classical) music is also a plus. Mine love it and will crip if the music gets turned off for any reason. Gotta admit, It's kind of funny how mad they get. *I also never handle them unless I absolutely have to. It's fine to let them crawl on you, but they are feeder animals, and will always posses a flight response. Handle with the upmost care; they are made of glass.

[@idkilikelilpeep]

I'm a new chin owner, my chinchillas are named Snow and Ash and I adopted them from a shelter and at first before I saw this video I had no clue how to build their trust... They were so scared! Then when I watched this I realized, I DEFINETLY TOOK THE WRONG APPROACH! So I tried some of these and I have started to gain their trust! Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the TIME and effort to make these videos! Merlin is so lucky :) But thank you so so so MUCH!!! (I've only had them for about 4 weeks) Their always so active I really enjoy their company. So happy I got chinchillas! I knew I needed 2 because I am starting school soon and I know how much attention they need. On the weekdays I wake up at like 4:30 AM to get ready for Zoom (Just the top half of my body LOL) Then I open their cage and let them run around if they want to while I clean the cage. They love running around! I am a writer (Trying to be) and everyday I just sit down for a few hours and let them run around (I check on them of course) And I also have a Syrian Female Fancy hamster named Luna! She's pretty easy to take care of! I also have a Lionhead bunny (Male) named Obsidian. (cleaning is always so challenging lol) for the time being I have Obsidian staying in my brothers room, just so he doesn't frighten the chins. Sorry I wrote so much! Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!!

[@BrittanyyBitchh]

Just wanted to know how your chinchillas are doing a year later? I just got mine in September so we have a long way to go yet.

[@thermionic1234567]

Be careful when they run around as they’ll chew on virtually anything except electrical cords, fortunately!

[@Msis03]

Hi, I need to unsubscribe for now because just yesterday I had to put down my poor sweet girl and having a little chinnie pop up on my recommended is just gonna hurt even more. I've loved your channel, and hope you continue to grow as you clearly work so hard and take such good care of Merlin and deserve every subscriber and view you get . Much love to you and Merlin. Hopefully one day I can come back and subscribe when it starts to hurt a little less. Sweet dreams Zelda honey, mamma misses you, just glad to know you're no longer in pain.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Melissa Cicero I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you feel better soon❤️❤️❤️

[@A_WildWillow]

@@mikeofalltrades3933 probably wont help, dude/dudette

[@A_WildWillow]

so having a pet is like being a mother? i never knew whats its like to be a mother because 1. i never had a pet and 2. im only 11 so i cant have kids yet

[@mikeofalltrades3933]

@@A_WildWillow Some people prefer to move on, I know my answer can appear cruel, but there is nothing you can do for the unfortunate animal. The inevitable end already happened. Accept the loss & move on 😔

[@randominternetperson4186]

@@mikeofalltrades3933 some people cope differently like I lost my cat who I grew up with my whole life and I have not wanted to get another one just because it still hurts even after a year and a half but my sister on the other hand had a dog for about 5-6 years and then he got hit by a car and died and had a lot of injuries so she was VERY sad but then 2 weeks later she got another dog

[@teagoldleaf4137]

You've provided a lovely home for your chinchilla, wish all pet owners were this thoughtful and compassionate.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

I didn’t use to be a good owner but I started learning more and applying it in my chin care 💕

[@justinbotha4427]

Hey Great content and love from south Africa I own 5 chinchillas and they are honestly the most amazing animals

[@idkilikelilpeep]

wow 5?! I have 2

[@The_Soup_Wizard]

Maxo is not what I expected in a chinchilla care video but I'm glad I'm here for it

[@AKsherbear]

Our two chins we have now were rescues. We lay on the floor with them while they run around investigating. They love us, love little scratches under their chins and front legs, lol. Merlin is so cute ❤

[@CleverCunningfox-b4j]

Kudos to you for the treats! The maternal bond is formed by meeting care needs, ie: feeding, cleaning, & providing security 💖

[@missanmissen2053]

We had a bad start, when my chillas arrived one of them wasn't feeling well so I took her to the vet. She had some bacteria or similar, which shouldn't be there so I had to administer meds 3 times per day for approx two weeks. They wasn't used to being hand reared from their earlier home so this must have been very scary to the little girl. She is still the one who is most negative to my hands, but happily runs over my head and shoulders :) Thx for the advice, I'll not try to reach out for her at all anymore. Don't do it often, but maybe she'll forget the tough days if I just let her be for a while.

[@soldancer]

I had a very similar experience with my new chilla. She's still new to my home, about a month, and after the first couple of weeks, she developed an abscess that needed draining. She had actually been warming up to my wife and me fairly quickly, but then we had to take her to the vet and then give her oral liquid medicine twice daily. I really started to worry about damaging the trust we'd built by having to grab her and squirt medicine in her mouth. But we continued trust exercises and eventually realized that she would just come up to me and let me give the medicine to her directly with no need to have to hold or restrain her first. She's been off the medicine only a couple days, but she's already warmed right back up to us. Maybe we just got lucky that we have a sweet and trusting chilla baby, but I like to think that the consistent trust work really helped maintain a good relationship through that scary time.

[@marinabell3585]

Thanks for the vid I really need this. my chinchilla never really got attention at its old house and I would love for her to be more open to me but she is still really sciddish

[@snx_snipingac7143]

I have a blind chinchilla how do I make him trust me

[@kloiehiemstra608]

Have you made any progress?

[@catherinebaker3943]

You should knok on your floor and when he comes give him a treat it worked for my chinchilla

[@beckypecky3098]

You are so close to 16,000 subscribers! 🙌🙌

[@lacie.rose1824]

Becky Pecky she got it!😊

[@mcarctic]

Im so excited my parents just gave me the ok to get 2 chinchillas

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

ArcticPVP Aww how exciting! 💕

[@ahmed_10945]

Treat them like there ganna die in the next hour, you never know when there ganna die ;/

[@Toni_18A]

@@ahmed_10945 cheery.

[@megs9265]

Random question but can you please link a fleece liner with an absorbent layer in it. I’ve looked and looked and can’t find any good ones and I can’t sow

[@calebanderson8880]

Oh look at Merlin, what a sweet lil thing. 😪

[@icespiceyyy]

its a chinchilla

[@calebanderson8880]

@@icespiceyyy I know it's a chinchilla I have 2.

[@icespiceyyy]

Caleb Anderson then you should’ve said that hmp

[@calebanderson8880]

@@icespiceyyy all I said is what a sweet lil thing 😂

[@x_.Zuko._x]

Zoe Rutledge ??? They had no need to say it was a chinchilla in their sentence? U good? 😂🤣

[@gkichok2]

My chinchilla loves climbing all over me. Started on the floor but now he will climb me even when I'm sitting upright in a chair! He waits until I'm not looking or I fall asleep, never when I see him coming. Up my legs, arms, shoulder, and head. Arms out, he will run hand to hand behind my head! Be careful as mine loves to jump and will leap 3 feet (90cm) onto the kitchen table or counter! No fear! The are natural climbers and jumpers. Make sure to sit close and safe with a safe landing areas, a towel or rug zone doesn't slip, or far far away. Go slow and let your chinchilla come to YOU.

[@Darknessevolves]

Hi merlinnnnn 😍

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

CaRnAgE_4_Justin Hey there☺️

[@hannahmccoy4304]

This helpful, I am considering getting a chinchilla, I already have animal that is already kind of skittish a hedgehog, it took a couple of weeks when I got her last year but she bonded with me and became pretty social she was very well behaved when the vet gave her, a check up and when she looked at her to make sure she was alright last February when she got hurt so she is good with everyone. So spending time near the cage, talking to it softly, offering treats and spending time with it, is just like my Mocha, but a chinchilla doesn't have quills like Mocha, but can be just as skittish.

[@m1mily]

thank you so much for this video! it was really helpful❤ my chinchi lives for a quite long time with me,but i just now realized we are not that close friends and I don’t know how to get him to trust me more.

[@juliastrozyk7132]

Laying on the floor is actually genius. My chinchilla is very shy and she doesn't trust me even after years of trying, but a few days ago I just laid on the floor and she actually came to me and jumped onto my back. I hope it will help and that we still can build that bond!

[@YeetYeet-zv4nu]

My chinchilla for no reason at 3am: runs up and down his cage Me: waking up from the noises: 😱 oh it’s just him

[@kiwidraws8421]

Thank you sooo much these videos help me out soo much with cheerio my chinchilla also your chinchilla is absolutely adorable

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Sparkles Light Aww thank you! I love the name Cheerios💕

[@ergintukaskos7834]

My parrents are thinking about chinchilla and i guess they will accept bc your vids are verry healpfull

[@andreagallegos2743]

Thank you for making this video I had just got a guinea pig I mean chinchilla and I have two little brothers I am nine years old and I am taking care of her really well thank you for making this video it’s very helpful for me I’ve never had a chinchilla before and I really hope what my next little brother will expect every piece well everyone that comes into my room to come see her I always have to tell them to be quiet or else they scare her away thank you for making this video

[@lllioncub2464]

I am planning on getting a chin so I watch these vids. Very helpful😁

[@kateb8662]

what u said about laying down, my friend and I used to lay down and her chinchilla used to crawl on our backs and it was sooooo cute

[@lamalover5619]

chinchillas are so cute and I think you did a great job with this video! is there a reason why your chinchilla is alone?

[@alicepalis2187]

Lama Lover she said her chinchilla was very territorial

[@hypedyt1292]

Lama Lover they don’t have to have another chinchilla with them

[@ellamason934]

Omg this was amazing it helps allot with my new chinchilla❤❤

[@hannahsalas9428]

I love how you’re playing maxo kream

[@as1ro]

hi im gonna have a chinchilla and im watching every time your videos and i love it! But!! Can you make a video of yourself and Merlin showing us the tricks you make him do if you make him ... anyway i loveeee your videos!!

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Chilli's Ive tried teaching him some tricks and actually made a video about it, but it didn’t turn out well. He hasn’t been able to learn 😂

[@kero7071]

This was so helpful thank you! I just got a chinchilla yesterday as a surprise and I’ve been doing my best to bond with him but I’m a bit clingy and scare him a lot so I have to try to settle down once I see him so he doesn’t get scared I’m just worried that my sister will take him with her when she goes back to her house knowing her she will convince me to give him to her by manipulating me. >:[ but I will prove her wrong I will be the best owner I can >:D

[@alyssa.g7248]

i love your videos so much. i’m going to be getting a baby chin and this is helpful

[@thermionic1234567]

I love it when chinchillas chirp a wiggle their snouts vigorously!

[@Theguywithwrizz]

Hello there can you tell me where you got that stand that Merlin is standing on? Because I’m getting one soon thanks!

[@1256bandgeek]

Surprisingly when I got my first little girl I was living with my three nieces and nephews. Along with there two cats. She was so much more social then. My second one I got a few months later. She was SO skittish from the start. My first one when the kids do come over acts like she comes to life, and is super social again. It’s weird.

[@kimberlyWard8152]

Chins personalities can differ so much they really are like little people

[@EllieVanHorn1122]

I love your videos I have used a lot to help me with my chinchilla!😄

[@thefruitqueenplays6450]

Tysm Chidi (My chinchilla) trust me so much Everytime I open the cage he jumps into my arms

[@channelnolongerinuse8172]

I’m planning on getting a chinchilla and this really helped!

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

How exciting!💕

[@Saprues]

:D it really helps me with watching you’re vids i would rather do that then read it XD i Think you’re the best talking about chinchilla channal AND LIKE MERLIN IS SO CUTE like i have said im gonna get a chinchilla befor but then my whole family forgot XD and we just remember some days ago we haven’t bhought the cage yeettttt so i need to wait longer plus the food and toysss reee and the chinchilla is far away i found a chinchilla that costed 1 dollar XD only 1 i was surprised but we didt buy that one cuz its like 8 hours awayyy hope the chinchilla i get Will like me

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Saprue Aww that’s exciting! Hope the bonding process goes well😊

[@Saprues]

The Chinchilla Notebook ty i hope so to💙

[@andreysokurec1983]

where did you get that tile? I;m getting a new chinchilla and i will need tiles for the bottom floor.

[@yellow_rose-]

If you can answer his question it would really be great for me, I’m planning to get 2 chinnies and I was wondering wether or not I should get them together or should I get them separately? Would getting them together cause them to be harder to train?

[@anaromo514]

My chinchilla’s name is ketchup uwu

[@eelaikim1864]

That's a cute name! 😊❤️

[@alice-py1vm]

getting a chinchilla next Saturday! Wish me luck

[@waving7083]

Alice Did you get a chinchilla? update??

[@alice-py1vm]

@@waving7083 Yes i got him! His name is Maru (definition ok Sky). He is a white mosaic. :D

[@waving7083]

Alice aw i’m so happy for you!!

[@alice-py1vm]

@Aurora Tomkins Yeah I got him! He's so cute! Just really shy :)

[@the_speeddemon1094]

1:57 he's like what are u doing

[@ICWICW]

I’m not sure if you have answered this in another video but...how often should you clean the cage? FYI this video is really helpful as I’m deciding to get a chinchilla 🖤

[@movedwe1849]

I give a treat everyday, is he is little more tired then I’ll give her two. She runs up to the cage when she sees me and she super sweet!

[@halinamorgan8187]

Thank you! This video was really helpful! Merlin is so cute! ❤

[@xoxnikkixox2121]

I got 2 chinchillas from a guy and I don't think he ever payed attention to them they are slowly opening up to me but they both get very aggressive sometimes where they attack the cage at me when they do that I just walk away and let them be but I do have have a question both my chinchillas are females but for some reason when they do let me pet them they will move so close to my hand and put them paws on my finger and try to push my hand down I thought ok they want me to pet there belly but when I try they run away or bite me so my question is why do they come so close to my hand to where there belly touch my hand and then they ouch my hand down??

[@snowjammma]

they might think you have something for them to eat and they first come to investigate but dont want physical interaction, try placing a treat high on your wrist or forearm forcing them to get used to hand to walk on to get the treat, start with very small treat or break biscuits into pieces

[@A_WildWillow]

right when you were explaining the treat one i was giving my chinchilla a treat lol

[@rosiehdhsndh9986]

I feel like I’m feeding my chinchilla too much? I feed him 2 tablespoons a day and doesn’t finish it all

[@moremia9229]

Only supposed to be one table spoon!

[@rosiehdhsndh9986]

Big Chungus Thank you !!

[@ClownLfrfr]

Rosie Hdhsndh well it’s one tablespoon at day time and one tablespoon at night

[@V.Hansen.]

Make sure its not a kind with pieces of "treats" in it. They'll pick out the colorful bits. It really is 2 tablespoons unless they are under 6 months old. Then they get as much as they want. You can get a kitchen scale that weighs in grams and monitor their weight. If they start to lose weight then they need a vet.

[@pcallas66]

We take our dog to daycare at a local pet store. She is so fascinated with the chinchilla in there and goes up to the cage all the time and sometimes even jumps up on it. I'm not sure if she would hurt it or not if it was out but she really loves it. Do you think it would be safe to interact our dog with the chinchilla? Just curious. Thank you.

[@hannahscorner5899]

woah i’m early 💗

[@Aubriellafisher]

This helps me a lot I got a chinchilla and I want it to trust me 😊

[@Jolooper]

Is it true that when chinchillas scratch their nose their made?

[@Jolooper]

I meant mad

[@Paolitica16]

I don't think that's true

[@terrimartin204]

OKAY GIRL i see you w that into song

[@terrimartin204]

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[@amotobridger1314]

I have 2 chins. 1 is named leroy and as his name suggests he is the boss. the other is called droopy and the aspca found him in a garage and had been bitten by a wild animal so he needed surgery. he now has a permanently droopy ear and he might not be able to hear out of it.

[@TookaTitanGaming]

I LOVE CHINCHILLA’S I JUST WANT TO SUBSCRIBE TIMES INFINITY OMG

[@estellaroberts5265]

So i have a question i just git a chinchilla yesterday pretty much and so he is so scared and doesn't even wanna come out of his little hidout but he has to eat and drink so i was just wondering if that is normal or ok

[@Nigelchristian100]

chinchillas are cute they have great personalities

[@A_WildWillow]

this is realy helpful because i just got a chinchilla recently and i want to know how to gain her trust

[@lilyfarley6921]

Hey please respond were do you get your tile?

[@elizabethhenderson4497]

I have a chinchilla cage, but I don’t know what to put in it. What do you recommend? I see lots of people when chinchilla cages the soft blankets on the second floor. They also put a soft blanket on jumping blocks. Please if you have ideas let me know

[@TouchedbyCastiel]

I have a question about their pee. I have two that I’m trying to bond and last night they booth accidentally spooked each other and per when everywhere- even my face. When I tried to while if off it was dry. I checked both of them and they were dry too. Gave them dust baths just in case. Is that normal? For it to dry I fast

[@elchuck5459]

Lil dude was vibing

[@shanny182002]

I have 2 chinchillas and one is crazy and energetic and she likes to explore (or trying to escape) and the other is kind of curious about things around her, but she likes to stay in one corner of her cage. Not sure how to help her get engaged in activities without stressing her out.. help!!! 1st time chin owner.. I just had to save them from the pet store after I saw how they were treated by unwatched kids.. they have toys, chew sticks and a decent sized cage until I upgrade this week to a bigger one

[@BLEARMANATEE86]

i just got a chinchilla today! should i place a blanket on the floor of the cage?

[@amyhe4883]

Do i HAVE to get a wheel? The only good wheel I can find is the chin spin but it's so expensive and I don't think my parents are willing to pay for it (especially since my dad doesn't like my chin :/)

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Amy He Here is the link for a cheaper one. I’ve never tried it or anything so I can’t guarantee it’s a good one but it’s the right size and a little bit cheaper than a chin spin. Link: www.etsy.com/listing/738245545/lightweight-aluminum-pet-revolution?gpla=1&gao=1&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpq3Q29b_5wIVGNlkCh2SUAcAEAQYAyABEgLaF_D_BwE

[@random.stuff._.slays.4377]

How long should i wait before letting him out when i first get them?

[@ronnas4592]

I really really want a chin but I don’t know if I will be able to because I don’t know my if my parents will be ok with getting one just because of the space for their cage and other stuff I’m just not sure what to do cause I have to do more research though

[@justbecause1970]

Hi, can you tag this for like no reason. You have been such a huge help to me owning a chinchilla and I just got him. In the comments please comment what I should name him. THANK YOU

[@oofishking1431]

Actice?

[@addie9754]

Teddy!

[@Vinylicc]

Walter white

[@josephlau8476]

Chinchilla is so cute.

[@courtneywilbanks9856]

I love your fleece!

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Courtney Wilbanks Thank you!☺️

[@courtneywilbanks9856]

Where should I get my chinchilla when I am on a strict budget?

[@courtneywilbanks9856]

The Chinchilla Notebook that made my day 😊

[@courtneywilbanks9856]

Chinchilla notebook could we be KZbin Friends I am so inspired by your videos at first I was thinking that I would get a hedgehog but a friend introduced me to your channel and I saw how cute chinchillas are I’ve Ben doing a lot of research but I could use some or a lot of tips ! 😁

[@courtneywilbanks9856]

Auto correct sorry

[@LianeBurger123]

Hi im getting my first chinnie next week and i feel so unprepared for what to expect do you have any tips?

[@janellesmith9530]

Where did you bet Marlins main hut?

[@lilyfarley6921]

Also how many tablespoons of pellets do you put in the bowl

[@mvson08]

Lol that fleece is super deceiving with them watermelon seeds on it. 😂

[@katiekieraemmaem1773]

You should make a video on on your chinchilla habit

[@LayaniGraphicDesign]

Mine is only active after 10 pm.. it's kind of hard to spend time with him that late. Can i try to change his sleeping pattern?

[@ariannaliemann9741]

Marlin is real cute tho 😍

[@sqin8928]

Merlin*

[@dimesdimes2224]

Hi where’d you get the sandwich chew toy from with the bell ?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

I believe it was from Petsmart💕

[@marykappler8643]

New to your channel, great content! Thank you for this video! 🐾💕

[@coconut8292]

Is it Okey that my chinchilla's cage in my bedroom on the other side of the room away from my bed?

[@Yk_Gabby24]

I’m bonding with my chinchilla now and I use his bath house as a hide in the corner and he won’t come out of the bath house until I look away or cover my face then he runs up, sniffs my arm and runs away. Is that bad?

[@bodiebarnes4959]

Where did you get your cage

[@jesimtz9926]

me watching this laying on the floor with my chinchilla on my head👁👄👁

[@fredericpetitpas]

5:03 why not 3 times out of 5 instead ?

[@JulyRobbins]

I don’t even have a chinchilla but they are so adorable

[@simplykacey78]

*My Chinchilla Thumper loves goji berrys!* *sorry for my spelling.*

[@chloeguthrie8494]

how did you make your shelves?

[@elizabethhenderson4497]

How do you make jumping blocks and attach it against the cage?

[@rtrgrl78]

Generally they screw on.

[@Yourfav_candy]

I just got a chinchilla today!! (Her name is Dottie) and she is soo sweet I want her to trust me from the start any tips on that

[@ameliabranson7888]

im wondering if you kinda lost their trust, could you earn it back?

[@vivid7653]

I’m considering getting a chinchilla but don’t know what cage or size to get. Any tips?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Critter Nation model 162 is a pretty good cage. It’s done pretty well for me. You can find it on amazon 💕

[@malriz2363]

Hi Merlin ❤! I have a qustion , my chinchilla is 3 years old but I have lost her trust and i haven't held her yet and i know this is bad but she hasn't had play time because she runs away (i try hard to love her but she wont love me back)

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Slime Life Give her a few days of solitude. Then just follow the tips as best as you can and remember it can be a long process but have patience 💕

[@thegaminghamster5544]

This helped alot thank you so much

[@amyschannel4725]

So my parents are split and I’m thinking of getting a chinchilla but I want to keep it with me when I go back to my mums and my dads so if I put in one cage at my mum‘s house and one cage on my dad‘s house will it affect the chinchilla badly or is it okay for it to in travle in the car each Monday

[@oofishking1431]

Sorry for the lost,but no it will affect the chinchilla