What Owning A Chinchilla Is Actually Like...

[@Staypuffxo]

Biggest pro of my chin is she knows the exact sound my ps4 makes when I power it down for the night and she wants to say goodnight. She'll just bust out of her house squeaking and jumping for my to hold her the minute she hears it. Its adorable.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

That sounds so cute! I love it😍💕💕

[@HarukiUzumaki]

Mine gets super excited when I touch a bag because he always thinks he is gonna get a treat

[@Pluelul]

I usually let my chinchilla out when my PS4 starts up to watch her play around while I play games so now whenever I set it up she thinks its playtime, even if its not

[@soggycereal8626]

That’s so sweet! 💕

[@cavetr0ll]

Soo cute

[@McKlunkers]

I imagine owning a chinchilla is actually a lot like not owning one, except that there's a chinchilla in your house.

[@aassyyatheend1201]

Liam Mclachlan it’s the other way round you know the chinchilla is in the house

[@algriffin7630]

@@aassyyatheend1201 it's a joke kill me pls

[@SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove]

That is exactly what it is like

[@user-fk7ls9lz8b]

Perfect disc. Lol 🤣

[@SmthAbout.Money.SmellsLikeLove]

One of my chinchillas died today because of poison I dont know what to do

[@itskidkelly]

I thought chinchillas were those things you get at Mexican restaurants Edit: My mistake I was thinking of chimichanga

[@jessmikolajczak8941]

Those are good lmao 😂👌

[@vidalifevita8259]

Vanity I can’t breatheee 🤣🤣🤣

[@annabienkowski5072]

HAHAHAHA

[@tonia8123]

Enchilada?

[@kingdemon344]

Omg 🤣🤣🤣

[@veryepicname1232]

Adorable but messy VERY MESSY I have to vacuum my room almost everyday but the fact that they are so cute and soft definitely makes up for it

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Lol, yes😆👌

[@cynsational7225]

My neighbors haven’t complained yet but I vacuum before I go to bed sometimes

[@ilselangnar507]

Omg I have to vacuum almost every day with my bunny. He chews his toys all over the floor like nobody’s business😂And then throws my fresh laundry onto the floor...he’s a little ass

[@chrisdreckman574]

There poop dont stink tho!!!

[@suhhdood9077]

Game Over yea it’s 3x as a mess I have three lol

[@madelinepark7944]

My chinchilla goes nuts around 10-11pm especially if you accidentally make eye contact and say his name lol he runs around his cage like a crazy person bouncing off walls. Any other time of the day and he doesn't care too much if you pay attention to him or not. Oh and heaven forbid my little dog gets close to the cage... he LOVES getting kisses from the dog!!! Its hilarious!! He will tilt his head sooo much when do dog comes over asking for nose boops and licks hahaha then he gets hyper again

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

That's so cute!💕💕

[@spyninjasfnp8301]

Madeline Park د

[@kaitlynkostecka6884]

Omg yes

[@cynsational7225]

Ohmygosh! I thought I was the only one that this happened to. If I ever accidentally make eye contact with my chin, she will go crazy and keep asking for me to let her out for playtime!

[@beccacunningham2509]

Mine goes insane too but it's at like 3-5 in the morning😂

[@rikinu9180]

My chinchilla has a little bell hanging in her cage, and whenever she wants to get my attention she violently shakes it like a little psycho. *I find it adorable*

[@victoriaberger9803]

This video made me tempted to get a chinchilla but this comment right here did it for me. I am definitely getting one now 😂😂 I’ve always wondered how mischievous chinchillas can get.

[@emo6943]

omg i definitely doing that

[@apearson79]

You're well trained! 😂

[@grayarea1861]

Lmfao

[@BlackSeranna]

What would happen if you gave it some of the buttons to communicate?

[@arishartman3881]

I sleep through smaller noises like chewing e.t.c so I think this would be a good pet for me. Now to convince my parents.😂😅

[@warthogvolgs29]

Jesus loves you pray to god!

[@malwinkafira6675]

But dont forget to do your research!

[@PolyyFN]

Same with me!

[@chrys2277]

More like asmr for you

[@kenleyross7946]

Oh girl trust me they’re loud at night 🤣 I’ve learned to sleep through it though! Also sometimes they scream at the top of their lungs at nighttime!

[@sunsetxdriver7503]

*Hello Person Scrolling Down The Comments*

[@maurinateton4704]

*Darth Vader* greetings

[@stewiedog3792]

Ciao signore Darth Vader

[@blakhawk999]

Wassup

[@richardbelden1590]

Hello

[@sunsetxdriver7503]

@@maurinateton4704 you too

[@doomship1521]

I’ve had my little ball-o-fluff for about 7 years now (she’s 10 at the time of typing this). One of the biggest things about chinnies is that they are a commitment. They may be a rodent, but the domesticated species can live for up to 20-22 years. I used to work in a chinchilla rescue when I was in Highschool (16-17 years old) and worked with a total of 36 chinnies on my own, (my fluffball was one of them) working with around 22-25 at a given time. The eldest of the group was an old man that was blind and partially deaf at 18 years old. Chinchillas are a major commitment of both effort for their care and time. That said, they are wonderful creatures with amazing social skills. My fluff nugget will follow me around when I put her in her ball to roam. She constantly tries to bring me her toys when I’m playing with her and will just sit in my lap when she’s ready to go back in her cage. They do very well in pairs but can be fine by themselves given that they get enough attention. They’re a handful but worth it if you have put in the time and effort. And have the patience.

[@phoebehurst1489]

Thank you for your comment, super helpful!

[@anaalicia2750]

Mine passed away a few months ago, they are extremely adorable creatures, I will always miss him.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Aww, I'm sorry for your loss. I totally know what it's like and it isn't easy♥️♥️

[@redcoat3747]

My rabbits passed away a few months ago, I know what it feels like to lose a pet. Hope you feel better soon.

[@ReneeE445]

How old was he?

[@aoibhe_oshea7727]

I'm so sorry😓

[@aoibhe_oshea7727]

@@redcoat3747 so sorry for your loss😓

[@cerysfalmai8644]

From my experience, owning a chinchilla is like owning a living embodiment of the word yeet. They constantly do things are seemingly impossible for a tiny ball of fluff to achieve just because they can. They can go from naught to "Oh shit. Where the fuck is he?" In 0.003 seconds. Anywhere you try to keep them out of, they become deturmined to get to. If you think somewhere or something is safe from a chinchilla, it isn't. Don't even think about trying to put up wallpaper in your house. Will pull off straight up heists to steal all the treats. They just in general just do whatever the fuck they want. And they're so adorable, you love them for all of it.

[@theusbelcher4724]

This comment was epic

[@kimberlyWard8152]

Lmao yes

[@theeartofseduction]

Half Rabbit, half Rat

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Lemon Fresh Pretty much, lol😆👌

[@macbrat]

You forgot squirrel

[@ankaplanka5177]

Lemon Fresh rabtit

[@siyacer]

That's a Ratbit

[@almxndbxbatea4489]

AI jumping mice

[@Mzoyagon]

Honestly once you get used to animals being noisy it’s actually quite comforting.

[@freemix16]

Yes! I get worried when I don't hear my chin at night lol

[@kimberlyWard8152]

Yes I love hearing my baby girl go crazy at night

[@bellacanelli1927]

I miss my chinchilla 💔 she dislocated her leg and had to be put down 💔💔💔 R.I.P. 😭😭😭😭😭

[@mlgkidawesomeness1375]

My shorkie Named niko geez ima have nightmares now ;-;

[@shawdo_8434]

Rip indeed

[@mrskkpst]

My chinchilla died because her teeth were growing in the wrong direction and she couldn't eat 😭

[@redhexgamer2129]

I hade to give my chinchilla ):

[@lpsdalmatian483]

I miss mine too I had him for a week and I was so excited but a week later I went with my mom to feed him and he was in the cage on his back dead

[@greenbeancootyqueen8756]

This is the most accurate video I've ever seen! Ollie(our chinchilla) is SOOOO messy! I have to clean his cage like twice a day and I swear I find poops ALL OVER the place 😂😂😂.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Kristjona Daniels Yes I can totally understand, it gets really annoying!💕

[@thedelarosafamily8304]

Kristjona Daniels is it worth getting one or is it a lot of mess? I already have 2 dogs what’s your opinion?

[@greenbeancootyqueen8756]

@@thedelarosafamily8304 ABSOLUTELY worth having him! We love Ollie SO much! Hes super friendly and sweet, and I have 2 cats and a 4 year old in a place with all tile floors as well, so I'm already having to sweep all the time. The only thing that ever gets annoying is when I find poops on the complete opposite end of our house from where he is, and that when I get him out and it's just the 2 of us he thinks I'm his girlfriend and tries to mate with me and I'm like "yeah. No, not happening"

[@nicoleiecampo3629]

Double the mess for me! I have two

[@cocochanelhappylouisvuitto1576]

Kristjona Daniels We can relate! 🐰💗😁

[@Otaku4evergirl]

Literally my first time here and I know what you mean. My two brats make so much noise as soon as the lights go out. They could be dead asleep and once they hear the click of the light BOOM they're running around like crazy. When they run on their wheel you can hear it throughout the whole house and sometimes they'll even kick it making a loud bang. The worse thing they, or, the youngest one, Dash, will do is rip holes in the fleece. The oldest, Blaze, will sit there and watch. Then they finish it off with "I'll be good" kisses. LIES!!! They keep being brats XD

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Otaku4evergirl Lol this comment is actually so funny and relatable 😆👌

[@diegos8680]

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[@mykenziewaugh1078]

Actually sounds a lot like dealing with a guinea pig. Constantly cleaning, they make loud noises everytime they notice you and beg for food, only will let you pet em when they are in a good mood but when they do its awesome and everything is worth it.

[@OscillationLoop]

I’m adopting a chinchilla today! Thank you: I’ve been reading up and preparing myself and found this video really helpful... and so adorable! I’m so excited 😆

[@anjanadilshan7057]

u got one? been a month 💆‍♂️💆‍♂️💆‍♂️💆‍♂️💆‍♂️💆‍♂️

[@pineapplepanda5582]

How is it?

[@R3ita_G4zettE]

I had a chinchilla for 3 years and hey ARE AMAZING! You have to give them dust baths and my Parents spoil him by buying him SO many treats and I love them!

[@FrancisJoseph7]

I owned chinchillas for a long time, 4 cages and I definitely know what it’s like to clean every week. We put newspapers under the cages and vacuumed a lot. About the chew toys, they love to chew. It’s how they keep their teeth in check. Their teeth are constantly growing so they need to file them down. That’s why they do that. Each one has its own personality. With petting them, they have a sort of pride sometimes. They’re also highly intelligent. A couple smart chinchillas I had actually learned how to pick the lock on their cage, thus letting themself and their friends out in the middle of the night when they would most likely not get caught. Then someone wakes up and is like “what’s that noise?” Then they enjoy playing and getting into trouble like knocking cans off the shelf and watching them roll down the stairs.

[@unloadedgoose2810]

Your videos are really helping me get prepared cause my parents said I can get a chinchilla when we move I'm so excited!

[@elswiskerke1076]

I recommend getting 2

[@myaharblin-bowlby1185]

As a breeder I can definitely say that no you don’t have to get two, they don’t get lonely. When you have two you have the added risk of fighting, I’ve had chins that were together for three years and then one morning they had to be separated and once they fight once you should never risk that again and they must be separated for life. So if you are willing to do that then get two. If not then just stick with one.

[@LatinaGothGirl]

Mya Harblin-Bowlby what you can do is put them in a small space (with super vision) and see how they react get them used to each other if they fight you can have another cage for the other chinchilla for the meantime as they get used to each others scent and ways. Put the cages together start exchanging the toys or items in each other’s cage. Give them play time together when they kind of got used to each other. Or what also you can do is shake the treat bag and they will both be focused on the treats.

[@myaharblin-bowlby1185]

Neutral play time has the absolutely lowest success rate of any technique when bonding chinchillas, also I don’t want to put the chinchillas back together because I don’t need to wake up one morning to one dead chinchilla and one severely mutalated one, thank you for the advice though! ❤️ also I don’t give treats, I give hay and pellets, they really shouldn’t have anything else... the only chinchilla safe “treats” that exist are those little tiny apple wood sticks that you can buy.

[@LatinaGothGirl]

Mya Harblin-Bowlby that’s true I’m getting a female chinchilla I have a male chinchilla at the moment and idk how they’ll react he isn’t very territorial but I have three cages just in case.

[@henriettaharrold6113]

you know you own a chinchilla when they start bouncing round the cage at 3am

[@olliburrslay9960]

My rabbit recently passed away, and as a coping distraction I’ve been researching different pets. Hoping that my next step of life I can bring a critter home. This is a really nice video to give a bit of insight! Thank you!

[@blackcat14077]

How's it going?

[@elisemurphy846]

I have had my chinchillas for about 8 years now.....they're ok. They are super cute but at the end of the day they are prey animals and they tend to be skittish. Yes they are cute and fun to watch run around, but for me personally I had a deeper relationship with my hamster as far as pets and affection go. You do have to clean their cages very often.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

elise murphy Yeah, I can understand that. Lots of people have different opinions and experiences with rodents and to me Chinchillas have the closest bond with me but it’s different for everyone😊💕

[@bullmeatt]

@@FSAPOJake rats are illegal where i live, ive been looking for the next closest thing and like chinchillas but not so sure about them yet.

[@chikk110]

FSAPO agreed, I’ve had rats for 10 years and have 5 right now, I couldn’t imagine living without them

[@Chanson60svinyl]

Love how you played paul anka "put your head on my shoulder" on the outro, I love 60s music, cute chinchilla

[@clairedornbusch605]

I recently got 2 10 week old chinchillas. You have helped me SOOO much with learning all about chinchillas! Their names are Smokey and Bandit and we have the STRONGEST bonds! I gave them 1 oat and they were bouncing off the walls like crazy! They are just the best chinchillas. Thanks Merlin and Owner ❤️

[@sunsetxdriver7503]

Your chin is to cute

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

*Darth Vader* Aww, thank you!

[@sunsetxdriver7503]

@@TheChinchillaNotebook its true look at that face!

[@trisfen9840]

Darth Vader stop look at her chin

[@allisonjurado6712]

I thought you meant her actual chin 😭😂

[@emibearmsp9848]

we're you staring at her chin the whole video D:

[@ayonixanimations]

I've owned 16 chinchillas over the course of 18 years, can relate to all. (I remember being 4 when my mother owned chins and I hadn't ever seen babies before and I woke up one morning, surprise one of the new chins we got a while back was pregnant and we had no clue. I remember waking my father up that morning going "There are rats in the cage" because I had no clue how babies worked x'D

[@azurebunny6175]

You went through a chinchilla year almost? What were you doing?

[@ayonixanimations]

@@azurebunny6175 Hahaha no no no. Some of them we got after breeders were done with chins so we could give them a really comfty last few years, some had babies we gave to brilliant homes. All of them except one (Poor baby had a few medical problems and we did our best to make her live happy and comfortable until her final days), lived full and happy lives. We only had I think around 6 at the same time at one point, but never any more.

[@ayonixanimations]

To add onto that, I don't think we ever got baby chinchillas, all of them were at least 2-3 years old when we got them, so we never had them for their full lifespans as their younger years they were usually in the care of someone else we got them from.

[@azurebunny6175]

@@ayonixanimations Ah that makes more sense

[@azel3902]

I see the tumbnail I like the tumbnail I want to watch it I watch it TOOO CUTEEE

[@AustinsPixelBiology]

I don’t hear anything at night when I’m sleeping so I’ll love one or two now to show this video to my parents

[@rykking]

I have a chinchilla that doesn't let me pick him up, any tips? The farthest I've gotten is putting my hand on his chest, then he runs off

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

InkWolf Creations You can try different ways to pick him up where it’ll be comfortable for him. But some chins just dislike being held and in those cases it’s best to respect their boundaries. The last thing you want to do is damage their trust of you and your relationship💕

[@sunflowermyths4175]

InkWolf Creations my baby chin was like this, he was just really scared of me the first two weeks. I basically just hand fed him (healthy) treats so he associated my smell/hand as a good thing. I have to force pick up my chinchillas because they still don’t love the whole picking up thing but they LOVE being held.

[@Staypuffxo]

I think the best way to gain their trust and get her used to being near you and being held is to lock yourself in s room and let your chin just run around and come up to you and stuff. My chin has never once shown any bad attitude and ive had her since she was a baby and thats mainly because I put in a lot of time getting her used to the fact that she could jump on my shoulders and legs and head and stuff and that I wasnt a big scary giant. Good luck!

[@ganninia]

spend time with him during playing time talk to him, and hand feed him the treats, hold him and give him treats so he knows its not a scary thing. besically bonding, its all about trust with chinchilla.

[@privatewars5039]

Forcefully kiss it and hold him up with your hand on his belly and hug him and he'll accept your love o ya and also u need alot of luv 💛🌙

[@hotdogdoodle8508]

It was actually really good lighting

[@keiragreeley]

I’m so excited I’m getting a chinchilla in a couple weeks ( it’s a baby female ) and I’m so excited like all my search history has to do with them 😂😂

[@nojorooney]

Keira Greeley awesome!! I’m volunteering at a pet shop and they have chinchillas, I’m so excited to actually interact with one.

[@eiwaa4837]

Goodluck having a chinchilla(s), take care of dat furry ball :3

[@Nugglashine]

I don't know how I got to chinchilla videos but this chinchilla looks so healthy! What a shiny coat of fur!

[@muckytoysandgames]

Awesome information! I’m considering getting one, but I’m not sure it’s the best fit yet. Sounds like a lot of work! But they are super cute! Huge thumbs up from a new follower!

[@hih30]

Mucky Toys & Games, Yes, Please do a lot of research to make sure that this is the right pet for you and so that way you do not treat it the wrong way!

[@sythekoopa3769]

That chinchilla reminds me of my chinchilla but he just died yesterday 😢

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Aww, I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better soon, because I know how hard it is❤️❤️

[@evilthug2851]

I’m sorry for that, I lost mine a while ago too. ❤️

[@icaruschan4386]

@@evilthug2851 I am sorry to hear, but you always have to remember that you have done a great job to be his/her friend, and always remember the good memories.

[@adolfshitler3559]

Lol

[@mef12727]

Turn him into a small scarf. Not for wearing but as a Memory.

[@gardenofwords4765]

Someday, I want to own a chinchilla! They are super cute. It will be a lot of work but it’s going to be worth it 😊😍

[@jamesvassis3045]

Hi, first of all I love your channel, it helped me beyond imagination. I work at a petshop and there is a male chinchilla just like yours. He is alone since he was small and he doesn’t do well with the others so I decided to adopt him. I have ordered the cage and all his stuff and I am trying to bond with him. Thanks to your advice everytime I approach him he spins around and he is coming near me. So again thanks a lot, you helped me bond with an animal I haven’t got home yet :-)

[@cianaspinelli8119]

I have a chin as well! I highly recommend a stand up fan, it muffles out noise really well whenever my Gatsby is being loud at night (and she's in my room)

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Never thought of that, but it's a pretty good one. Just make sure that the fan isn't causing a drfaf towards her cage☺️

[@Pinkiegirl570]

I got 2 chinchillas yesterday and your channel has been a massive help!

[@angelinaz3665]

My chinchilla makes noises when he sleeps it’s weird lol and he poops constantly

[@frayhadseckswivalansmum2647]

Skeleton Skeleton lmao

[@sophiagarcia3278]

Skeleton Skeleton so do I 🤣🤣

[@elladavis1039]

I have two chinchillas I’m twelve I had them for about three years I AGREE ON EVERYTHING YOU JUST SAID

[@aangelahh]

I have 2 chinchillas Named Rico And Niko They are fluffier than clouds

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Can i get to 100 subs without videos?? aww sounds so cute!

[@rickytynan110]

One thing I was not prepared for and overlooked was the chewing… the chewing, I can’t leave her alone for 1 second without her chewing on everything and anything

[@TheJordanHunt3r]

I always wanted a Chinchilla. I remember seeing one at petsmart and i was saving up for one. When i got paid that next week after to pick one up, it was sold out. So i had to settle for another guinea pig again. Oh well it was a good experience to see them move around actively in person. Always thought they were awesome to have but pricey to.

[@cronchcrunch7287]

I mean you could of waited for them to bring more back or go somewhere else 😂😂

[@TheJordanHunt3r]

@@cronchcrunch7287 well in my area it's like rolling dice to get one so yeah lolll

[@clawtooth35]

I remember we had a false bottom for our chinchillas' cage (we had two males, then accidentally got a female so we had like 10 but then all the males died mysteriously so we were left with two ladies) so all you needed to do to clean the cage most of the time was take out the bottom, dump it into the bin, then line it (we used newspaper). It worked really well. Also another pro is that you don't really need to worry about lots of common pests like fleas for the most part because their fur is so thick that they don't like it. Doesn't mean it's impossible but it is a lot less likely. And yes about the softness! They're the softest thing I have ever touched.

[@dannygonzalez3678]

I love my 2 chinchillas my white one's name is Bobo and the Grey/Black is Chancho, i did not come up with the names lol

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

That's cute and I love those colors!💕

[@raiganrichardson7058]

I have two chinchillas that are white and black/grey . The white one’s name is Auggie and they blackish one’s name is Urie. Named after Brendon Urie

[@shmikeyify]

Cheyoncé and chiniqua.

[@desiraeclancy7235]

Where do you get a chinchilla

[@raiganrichardson7058]

Desirae Clancy a pet store...

[@eelaikim1864]

Omg! Luv, luv the song choice at the end! So priceless and nice seeing Merlin again ❤️😀🎶🎹

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Ee Lai Kim Aww, thank you! 😊💕

[@whatswrongwithmerereretrre9851]

If I can sleep through my mom shaking me and yelling at me to wake up for an hour more or less, Then a chinchilla is nothing 😅

[@keegancrogpit609]

I’m getting one today I can’t wait 😊🥰 and thx for this

[@Unknownintothe82]

Just a heads up for those that want to own one. They can live to be 20 years old and require special care. NEVER put plastic, rope, veggies, and toxic wood in their cages. They chew and they sometimes bite. Taming and patience is key. Do lots of research before buying this exotic pet.

[@misskeeko]

i got closer to my baby because of your channel. ty very much & God bless u 🥺

[@baizhuwaitingroom7057]

I'm watching that bc somehow I'm getting two rescue chinchillas from a fur farm. Can't imagine wanting to kill such innocent creatures for such a stupid reason

[@lianaklemp6849]

i’m getting a chinchilla soon so i’ve sub and i’m gonna look all through your page! 🤩

[@mistermomo2904]

Chinchillas are the only rodents that genuinely scare me. No offense but they look like possessed furbees!!! Definitely adorable though... sort of.

[@ChimChump11]

Honestly they are probably one of the nicest rodents out there, my 2 chins are very sweet and playful. You can even train them to smile, they are incredibly smart! I was pretty afraid of them until I met my rescue chin, he was so happy and wanted to lick me and be held. It honestly just takes a strong bond to love them, I know many that hated my chins until they met them.

[@mistermomo2904]

Floofi UwU Chan yeah I would love to be able to own a chinchilla and bond with it. I’m sure many are really sweet but they look really really unnerving to me. Almost like some sort of demon in sleep, but I would love to get to have one either way. Owls too. They look so scary! If I could have some as pets I would though. Maybe one day.

[@ChimChump11]

@@mistermomo2904 I highly advice getting chins or even owls, I've had a barn owl and raven before, they were all very nice. And once you live with chinchillas and see them often, they just have a constant derpy look on their face lol. They wink at you sometimes too, its a sign of bonding with eye contact. I will admit they can be freaky in 2 ways, so I can see your point. First reason is that they barely need to blink, I one time counted how many times one of my chins blinked in a whole hour, and it was only 5 times. They stare alot. Second reason is they sleep with their eyes open often, so it is hard to tell if they are awake or sleeping. It looks very odd lol.

[@mistermomo2904]

Floofi UwU Chan u know what that’s exactly it. Every time I see them in a pet store They’re sleeping and I always thought their eyes were closed, but I think I subconsciously picked up that they were open and so it freaked me out for a reason I didn’t even know

[@ChimChump11]

@@mistermomo2904 Yeah they are semi nocternal, so they sleep half of the day. They more then likely were sleeping and thus "Staring" :)

[@troysawh7718]

I could listen to this lady talk and a constant video of the chinchilla doing things for hours

[@myliemoo6484]

Good parts They look cute They are cute Very fluffy Right size Funny Lovable

[@blakemoreno776]

My 6th grade science teacher had one named Venus as a class pet. She actually loved to be held and the one thing I’ll remember about chinchillas, they got HOPS

[@brookebenton8192]

It's a lot of work. Dust everywhere and they're not very friendly lol.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Brooke Benton Depends on the chin’s personality. My first one wasn’t very friendly but Merlin is🤷‍♀️

[@maddiebernard2520]

This video is suuuuper helpful!! I’m getting ready to get a chin so this is really great!

[@enzor6]

:0 his tiny *FEETSIES*

[@mjh5437]

If he`s active and noisy at night when you`re sleeping keep the lights on in his room during the night so he will sleep too because he`ll think its daytime,and keep his room dark during the day so he thinks its night-time and will be awake and playful at the same time as you.

[@troutfishytp5836]

i have 2 chinchillas (Charlie and Leo) and i love them soooo much

[@desiraeclancy7235]

How do you get a chinchilla where do you get them from

[@troutfishytp5836]

@@desiraeclancy7235 if u live in Britain then pets at home and idk where to get them from in other countries

[@l4rkm3ss]

Sounds a lot like having a rabbit, so girl, I feel you! She’s SOOOO loud a night and they poop EVERY WHERE, they make so much mess, I recommend you give them your toilet paper rolls ones your through with them, so you rarely ever run out of something for it to chew

[@AliciaMichielli]

This is how many pets the chinchilla will let you give. 👇

[@chimer-o7590]

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[@windysky357]

I love the outro song😍 And also, this was a cute video. And very relatable, lol😆

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Windy Sky Lol, yes. Glad you like it😊💕

[@koenstoffer734]

I also want a chinchilla. Actually I just want a pet. Even a little fish would be nice. Once I said: I want a rabbit. My parents said no. Later i said: I want a teckel/daschund. My mom then said: I don't want that thing. Then i said: I want a chinchilla. My dad said: A chinchilla?!?! Do that in your own time! I just want one and i have read that they have a lifespan of 10 years. I could grow up with it and when im older and live alone still have a companion. Sorry for my bad english

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

K33PER They can actually live up to 20 years, so a friend for even longer! I hope one day you can get one💕

[@ryan_is_fine1153]

Ok, I’ve seen these things in real life, even at a friends house, and I have not once seen it move, not once, always with their eyes open. I’m convinced they just stay in one spot and stare into nothing

[@Wendynunu]

I have one and for me it feels like having a hamster

[@azulacx9948]

Will they cause Mice or anything ??

[@cronchcrunch7287]

@@azulacx9948 how would a chinchilla cause mice? If you live nasty and dont clean then yeah you'll probably get mice or roaches

[@azulacx9948]

@@cronchcrunch7287 their food ???

[@thejoyfulangel9675]

I had skunks…that’s another experience, all together!! Will get another one one day, but there are preparations to make to a home before getting one, namely child proofing cabinets. Lol A chinchilla is another worth considering. Thank you for sharing your insight and gnosis!

[@susanwaltman2607]

I have a skunk also. Would love to hear about your skunk experience.

[@KimbellaDidIt]

My goal in life is to pet one !!❤️❤️😍😍

[@lucia_legrand]

Dear chinchilla notebook My mom says chinchillas can have a small cage and only one level and I don’t think it’s true my mom says just give it a small cage and let it free roam can you help me for the sake of the chinchilla I’m gonna get!

[@Yasmin-wl8dw]

I own 4 of them ❤️❤️ I love them!! They bite a lot

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Yasmin Moore Aww Lol sounds like a lot of work but also very rewarding 😌

[@morgscott6137]

a lot of this, not all, but a lot is the exact same with guinea pigs. I have 4 guineas. mine all act similar to the chinchilla. but, i'm still going to save up and get one! they're so cute!! 💙

[@delontaeoliver8494]

hi i know this is an old video but i watched ur video talking about how to try to make ur parents let u get a chinchilla and i think its kinda working i hope u respond to this even though this is a very old video i might be getting a chinchilla for my b-day and just in case i am ive watched almost all ur videos and i have written down a lot of facts and i have also been getting things that i need for chinchilla on amazon well im putting it in my cart to let me tell u i have i have a whole bunch of wooden toys i have the all critter nation cage (2 levels) and it comes with a latter and if i dont like the latter ill just buy a wooden one i also got a tiny fan for him when he gets really hot and i got him a chin chiller and i got him 2 huts i also got him cleaning stuff i got him the timothy hay and the timothy pellets or pebbles ialso got him the blue cloud dust for when he have to take a dust back i bout the thing for him yo take dust baths but it is plastic which is the bad thing but i will not be keeping it in his cage so he cand chew on it i also bought him a little hammock type thing but its wooden i bought him a fleece cage lines snacks (of course the ones u recommend us to get) i got him a hay holder and his little pebble bowl i got him a lot of ledges i got him a little mat thing (its not plastic ) i got him 2 lava pumice stones i got a little dust pan and broom to clean his cage i got him little sticks to chew on i got him kabobs i got him a chin spin its 100 dollors thats how i know its a good one (its not plastic) and it is 16 inches in diameter and i got him his water bottle i bought little bins to put his hay pebbles extra toys in and all the other extra stuff i got Clorox wipes to clean his cage i got him the method antibac all purpose cleaner i got him pee pads to put under the cage because i will me making home made pee pads for him to be on (im gonna watch the video u posted showing how to) and i will be getting him much more stuff all of that is about 700+ dollars and plus the animal its gonna be almost 1,000 dollars all i need u to do is read this and tell me do i need to get any thing else PLZ RESPOND and i am only 12yrs old and i promise that i am not getting it just to take pictures i want it because i want to take all responsibilities for it and i want to have a long healthy living pet all to my self thank u for reading and im a big fan of u

[@mckennayoung7753]

I’m so sad because my chinchilla just died of prolapse. He was only 6 months and I cry every day because he suffered so much and I miss him so much😭😭😭 I still want to have a chinchilla but I don’t want to feel like I’m replacing my old chinchilla😭😭

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Sorry for your loss, I totally understand what it's like💕💕

[@hih30]

McKenna, Just because he died does not mean when you get a new pet you are replacing him, Your heart is simply expanding. Just remember, He is always with you

[@misskeeko]

McKenna Young You’re not replacing. You’re opening your heart and your home to another furry friend. And I’m sorry for your loss, my best wishes to you ❤️

[@ryleighhart344]

My chinchilla doesn’t like to be touched sometimes to😂

[@chickennugs1714]

I was considering 13 minutes ago about buying a chinchilla thanks for the info

[@niamhmackie4786]

I have chinchillas and this is so accurate 😂😂😂😂😂

[@zoesu1380]

Nice video! I have 5 chinchillas, and although sometimes they can be a bit naughty and messy, in my personal opinion, they are still the softest and cutest pets in the world lol

[@gyropollo8520]

She's still in one piece 😍

[@JoeyTheMinion]

For some reason I got a Chinchilla ad before watching this

[@natalieorlov7796]

I am going to buy a chinchilla tomorrow

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Easy bake oven Girls aww that’s so exciting!

[@Unknownintothe82]

DO RESEARCH! They're an exotic that requires special care, special vet, and months of patience. They can live extremely long lives. Avoid pet store chinchillas and contact a reputable breeder.

[@Whereseverybodygoingbingo]

I had a dream right now, about one and now I want one so badly. 🥺

[@lilianaaparicio4982]

Do Guinea pigs and chins get along?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

No, that's definitely not a good idea to mix two different rodents like that together 😉

[@sambillings2254]

I have both Guinea pigs and a chinchilla, while it won't cause harm for them to be in the same room or if you and a friend are socializing with your animals and they are holding one and you another and they are near each other at least in my experience it will not hurt them. Of course this will depend on several factors including the temperament of the animals involved, and of course you'd want to think about illnesses that could be transmitted from one rodent to another, but with all this in mind they can be near each other depending on their temper. But never never cage them together as they have extremely different needs and housing two different rodents together would be so bad. I will say my chinchilla is extremely social among other animals(I swear he is fearless), he loves my dog and will come down to the bottom of cage when the dog is near and stick is nose out to touch his nose to the dog's nose. And he has also attempted such with the cats but he just ended up scaring them away and they don't go near his cage now.

[@tjsmenagerie3417]

Mine used to play on floor time together NOT housed together but My chin had a bad attack of PMS and beat shit outta pig who got fed up on her second go and bit her so we do not allow it anymore, so supervised floor time can be ok as long as prepared for it going pear shaped , even own species can attack each other ask my 5 SOLO guinea pig boars :/

[@sethsummer4743]

I keep mine in separate cages and any time I let them socialize my guinea pigs are scared by him

[@zaiyamoseley752]

Liliana Aparicio sometimes it depends on how friendly your chinchilla and Guinea pig is

[@apearson79]

I have cats and birds and have always wanted a chinchilla. Those toys look just like the kinds of things that I make for my birds! And the constant mess sounds pretty familiar 😂 I've been waiting until I live someplace with central ac before I get one though. 😊

[@SirGEEZUS]

Was told to NEVER have a single chinchilla, and always have at least two?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Lukas Holtum Yup, that is true. Always keep two together. If you want to know why Merlin lives alone, I have a video called Can Chinchillas Live Alone that I explain it😊💕

[@Unknownintothe82]

Actually you can keep one. 2 isn't required if you spend a good amount of time with them. If you can get 2 that are bonded and are the same sex. NEVER mix an unbonded pair.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Chayzz Devyant Unfortunately no amount of human interaction can make up for the company of a fellow Chinchilla. They will naturally crave the presence of another of their kind and it’s just not a good idea to deprive them of that unless they can’t live with another one. They are extremely social animals and even if you spend all day with them, it doesn’t match up to that interaction with another chinnie. It’s very hard keeping a single chinnie but if you do, it’s best to get one that doesn’t mind being alone and that would rather not have another chinnie living with them💕

[@hih30]

My chin is a bit stubborn. 😅

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Elizabeth Miller so is Merlin. Trust me I struggle a lot with his stubbornness 😆

[@galaxytraveler5779]

I want a tarantula, but i've never been a fan of keeping an animal in a cage. These things are pretty cute, though. Don't blame anyone for having one or more!

[@TLau-bm3vy]

he looks just like my baby milo.. awww

[@-lemonade-9550]

I have two chinchillas and their sisters name d fleet wood and Mac and they constantly toss their cage props around and they constantly need their cage cleaned but their r great pets! They nibble on ur fingers when they want attention and it’s hilarious when they push ur fingers away and act all sassy but I just love having them! They r great companions and idk if it’s for all chinchilla owners but my ones at night always wait at the door of the cage for lat night kisses on my nose and I just love how sweet they r at night but how sassy they r in the day!

[@annelise4507]

Hello I love your videos and I have a question I have 2 female chinchillas (Misty and Dewie) and they are 5 almost 6 years old and I got them from a home where they never had positive human interactions and I have been trying to work with them but nothing seems to be working and I can’t find any videos or websites on how to bond with a pair of chinchillas (they feed off of each other’s energy) I would love some help , love your videos!!!!!

[@Boredchinchilla]

Annelise Dusterberg when you let them out into a safe room to play in, sit or lie on the floor, and just let them come to you. They are very curious, and will likely climb on you or bounce off you as they play. Keep some Cheerios with you, and when they come over and sit on your leg or interact with you in some way, give them a cheerio. The next time you let them out, pet them when they climb on you, and if they don’t immediately bounce away, give them a cheerio. After several sessions of being out with you, they should be a bit more social. Chinchillas have crazy long memories, and it takes a very long time for many to come around and be friendlier. They are also in different moods at different times of the day, so if they seem antisocial in the afternoon try to interact with them at night. I have one cage full of chin brothers who only like to interact in the middle of the night, when I walk past their cage at night to go pee- they will try to get my attention, and if I open the cage door they will all climb out to say hi and get scratches. If I try to interact with them at any other point in the day, they want nothing to do with me lol....

[@annelise4507]

sweets08816 I have tried that for about 2-3 hours and they just go to hide in the hidey box I put out for them

[@Boredchinchilla]

Annelise Dusterberg sometimes it takes months to start to bring them around (and sometimes they don’t ever become really friendly!but you can usually get them to be a bit more social). One way that often works to get them to interact with you is to totally ignore them- sit in the room with them, but read a book or watch videos and don’t pay attention to them. Often this will bring them to you just because they don’t like to be ignored (especially if you usually interact with them when they are out playing). This way you are giving them the choice to interact with you, rather than trying to force something that they may not want. I got a rescue chin that lived with a bunny and dogs that harassed him constantly, and the owner blew pot smoke at him all day long (he thought it would calm him). It took me two years to get him to a point where I can finally scratch his head with out fear of being bit- and He got some spectacular bites in during the first year or so. I still have nerve damage in my thumb from one bite. Now he comes to the door and waits for scratches and complements on how handsome he is lol. He will never be a chin that comes out to play or be held, but he seems content and happy in his cage with his saucer and a tv playing cartoons 24/7. Some chins take.a very long time fo trust you, and some just don’t have a personality where they want to deal with people- if you make it worth their while with scratches and treats, they will usually at least stop hating your guts, but it may take a ridiculously long time...good luck.

[@myaharblin-bowlby1185]

Some chinchillas prefer to be left alone and that’s perfectly fine, it’s best to respect their space rather than tarnish any sort of trust that they may already have in you

[@isabellaparavate7633]

This is sooo true. My old chinchilla when he didn’t want to be pet he would put his fists up like we were about to box. There is one thing u forgot tho, they are really fast my new chinchilla is literally the flash.

[@bunnykinsy]

WHERE ARE MY AUSTRALIAN BROTHERS!?

[@pr27038]

Agreed about the toys! Applewood sticks are the biggest expense for me along with all the other chew things. They can be pretty messy but I would still say they’re at the lower end compared to other animals like rabbits or guinea pigs, especially how much waste they produce not being as massive an amount, but some like to really kick bedding around.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

I love them a lot😊

[@madisondeboer6224]

"I wish I didn't have a chinchilla" I thought this several times before my chinchilla became comfortable and eventually bonded to me. It takes patience, RESPECT, and a lot of love and understanding with any adult pet you adopt.

[@aligator9125]

My Chinchilla(Eric Cartman) poops all over the place and I have to clean out his cage all the time😂 He also likes to dump over his food bowl😂

[@vampire___]

i want one tbh

[@dirtygarfieldb0ng123]

My chinchilla is a rescue who was not treated right and was alone his whole life . Should I give him a friend and how should I get him more used to humans

[@sydneyatkins6249]

Yes he should have a friend, chinchillas are social. As far as getting him more friendly with you, if you just got him just leave him along for a week or two, hes in a brand new place and needs to get used to it. Then just slowly start spending more time with him.

[@dirtygarfieldb0ng123]

@@sydneyatkins6249 ok but is it safe for him to have a chinchilla friend?

[@sydneyatkins6249]

@@dirtygarfieldb0ng123 definitely! Just keep an eye on em while they first meet ☺

[@dirtygarfieldb0ng123]

@@sydneyatkins6249 ok I may have to wait because chinchillas are super pricy

[@eleanorluann7137]

@@dirtygarfieldb0ng123 it depends on the chinchilla , some chinchillas will not bond with others if they are naturally cage aggressive, and could actually make things worse and stress the chin out, and cause harm to both chins, but if the chinchilla you have is more doscile, or friendly, then yeah go ahead! It would be best to get a baby, as there pretty much a blank template , and start by swapping cages, putting one in a smaller cage next to the other, mixed sand baths and group play time ( with lots of distractions)!! Hope all goes well x

[@avawilson8180]

Real name for chinchilla: chipmunk bunny❤

[@taylertroutt1327]

My wife just walked in with 2 chinchillas... thank you for these videos...