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Chinchilla Rabbits

This breed of rabbit is named for the chinchilla — a rodent known for its silky, uniquely colored fur. What’s so special about the coat? The fur is slate blue at the base, a pearly grey in the middle, and white tipped with black at the ends. There are three breeds of chinchilla rabbits recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders’ Association. Standard Chinchilla: a breed that originated in France and was introduced after World War One. The average weight of a standard chinchilla rabbit is between five and seven and a half pounds. Females (does) are generally heavier than males … Continue reading →

The Pets Blog Week in Review for Jun 25-Jul 1

Last week Aimee and I wrapped up June and ushered in July here in the Pets Blog. From Jacques Cousteau to chinchillas, I guess you could say we again covered the gamut. If you missed a day, reference the handy recap below to catch up with what we covered on: Monday, June 25 He took us to the depths of the ocean and paved the way for other animal activists. To him we pay tribute in In Memoriam: Jacques Cousteau. Providing a suitable living environment is important for your sensitive-skinned amphibian friends. Aimee looks at three types of tanks for … Continue reading →

Taming Your Chinchilla

Chinchillas are active and playful pets, and can become accustomed to human handling with a little time and patience. The younger your chinchilla is, the easier time you’ll have. Try to find a chinchilla who has been handled frequently — this will make your work a lot easier. But you can tame just about any chinchilla of any age. Here are a few basic tips: Take your time. When you first bring your chinchilla home, give him a chance to adjust to the new environment. Keep interaction and cage maintenance to a minimum for the first few days — that … Continue reading →

Chinchilla Basics

Looking for a smaller sized, furry, long-lived pet? Think about the chinchilla. This rodent can reach a length between ten and fourteen inches (with another six inches for tail) and can live more than twenty years! Chinchillas are perfectly happy to live alone or in same-sex pairs — especially if the pairs are littermates, or have lived together from an early age. They are active and playful, but most often at night; chinchillas are nocturnal by nature. With gentle handling, most chinchillas will become tame and bond very closely with family. Your chinchilla will be active when he’s awake, so … Continue reading →