Comments on: Sushi the Chinchilla- dust bath

By: Webkinzluver125

Webkinzluver125 — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:56:26 +0000

Does a chinchilla HAVE to take dust baths or no? cause i am getting one and i need to know this stuff

By: poopieray

poopieray — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:30:22 +0000

yes, chinchillas must take dust baths. their fur count is so dense (60 hairs per follicle) that if you give them water baths they will mold. dust baths is the only way to clean the oil from their fur. there are good chin owner guides online, just search for them.

By: FR00b2u

FR00b2u — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:19:12 +0000

but couldnt the dust go in their ears

By: AZNPKER123

AZNPKER123 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:24:25 +0000

well no of course they shake it off… Example: your dog shakes off water. However chinchillas have long ears, Look at how they spin for instance. Never getting dust in their ears.

By: rockstarr1196

rockstarr1196 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:27:51 +0000

hey guys i dont know were 2 buy one from a pet store. i live in louisville,,and realyy only want 1 from a store

By: poopieray

poopieray — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:26:42 +0000

Thankyou!

By: poopieray

poopieray — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:06:51 +0000

i would see if there’s a small breeder near you first. reason: breeders have time to handle and love each chinchilla baby and teach them to respond to humans. they tend to be more friendly and well behaved. also, look into chinchilla rescue too. i don’t support pet stores (in general) because of the issue of animal farms. just do an internet search for small breeders/ rescues. alot of people who handmake chin toys run rescues too. good luck.

By: rockstarr1196

rockstarr1196 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:53:28 +0000

omg thankyou so much. I just want to say i am 12 and pretty much in love with animals, but my parents really think it is a bad idea. I know they aren’t recommended for 10 and under, but what are their attitudes like??

By: poopieray

poopieray — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:21:32 +0000

you are right, chins aren’t recommended for small kids because they are lots of work. also remember that chins can live 15+ years, so it’s a long term commitment. i got Sushi from a breeder who adopted him from a girl who was going to college and couldn’t take care of him anymore. it’s sad and stressful for an animal to be abandoned like that, and your parents probably don’t want to be stuck taking care of your pet. chins require stable environments, constant care, and lots of attention.

By: rockstarr1196

rockstarr1196 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:00:44 +0000

yeah you are right. But to tell the truth, i am in love with animals. I have had 3 hamsters in the past. the first 2 prlly didnt get as much love becuz i was younger. But i loved my 3rd one. sadly he died. but i took the responsibility for him, and i prlly could for a chinchilla. The only thing i am worried about is if the, smell bad, and make lots of noises like guinea pigs.