{"id":53162,"date":"2022-04-16T10:44:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:44:11","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:44:11","slug":"do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Do chinchillas cuddle with you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Do_chinchillas_cuddle_with_you\" title=\"Do chinchillas cuddle with you?\">Do chinchillas cuddle with you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Do_chinchillas_get_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do chinchillas get attached to their owners?\">Do chinchillas get attached to their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Are_chinchillas_good_pets_for_beginners\" title=\"Are chinchillas good pets for beginners?\">Are chinchillas good pets for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Do_chinchillas_bite_you\" title=\"Do chinchillas bite you?\">Do chinchillas bite you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Do_chinchillas_let_you_hold_them\" title=\"Do chinchillas let you hold them?\">Do chinchillas let you hold them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#How_do_chinchillas_show_affection\" title=\"How do chinchillas show affection?\">How do chinchillas show affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Can_you_train_a_chinchilla_to_be_held\" title=\"Can you train a chinchilla to be held?\">Can you train a chinchilla to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Do_chinchillas_show_affection\" title=\"Do chinchillas show affection?\">Do chinchillas show affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_chinchilla_to_bond_with_you\" title=\"How long does it take for a chinchilla to bond with you?\">How long does it take for a chinchilla to bond with you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Can_you_bond_with_chinchillas\" title=\"Can you bond with chinchillas?\">Can you bond with chinchillas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Do_chinchillas_love_humans\" title=\"Do chinchillas love humans?\">Do chinchillas love humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Are_chinchillas_good_starter_pets\" title=\"Are chinchillas good starter pets?\">Are chinchillas good starter pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Is_a_chinchilla_a_good_pet_for_a_12_year_old\" title=\"Is a chinchilla a good pet for a 12 year old?\">Is a chinchilla a good pet for a 12 year old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Is_a_chinchilla_a_difficult_pet\" title=\"Is a chinchilla a difficult pet?\">Is a chinchilla a difficult pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Why_you_shouldnt_get_a_chinchilla\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a chinchilla?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a chinchilla?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_chinchilla_bites_you\" title=\"What does it mean when a chinchilla bites you?\">What does it mean when a chinchilla bites you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Do_chinchillas_bite_their_owners\" title=\"Do chinchillas bite their owners?\">Do chinchillas bite their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Can_chinchillas_be_aggressive\" title=\"Can chinchillas be aggressive?\">Can chinchillas be aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Do_chinchillas_like_to_be_handled\" title=\"Do chinchillas like to be handled?\">Do chinchillas like to be handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Do_chinchillas_like_to_be_held_and_cuddled\" title=\"Do chinchillas like to be held and cuddled?\">Do chinchillas like to be held and cuddled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Will_a_chinchilla_let_you_hold_it\" title=\"Will a chinchilla let you hold it?\">Will a chinchilla let you hold it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_chinchilla_likes_me\" title=\"How do I know if my chinchilla likes me?\">How do I know if my chinchilla likes me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_chinchillas_are_happy\" title=\"How do you know if chinchillas are happy?\">How do you know if chinchillas are happy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#Do_chinchillas_cuddle\" title=\"Do chinchillas cuddle?\">Do chinchillas cuddle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-chinchillas-cuddle-with-you\/#How_do_I_get_my_chinchilla_to_like_being_held\" title=\"How do I get my chinchilla to like being held?\">How do I get my chinchilla to like being held?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chinchillas_cuddle_with_you\"><\/span>Do chinchillas cuddle with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchillas Are Affectionate. While <b>chinchillas prefer not to cuddle, they are still very affectionate with their pet parents. They are naturally curious and enjoy being out of their chinchilla cages whenever possiblesupervised by their pet parent, of course!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chinchillas_get_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do chinchillas get attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchillas are commonly bred as pets in the U.S. and are available from reputable breeders, pet stores and rescue groups. They tend to be affectionate, curious and social animals that <b>can bond closely with their owners and generally like to be held close and cuddled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_chinchillas_good_pets_for_beginners\"><\/span>Are chinchillas good pets for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apart from these basic needs, they don&#8217;t require much attention. To answer the question, <b>yes, chinchillas make good pets! They require minimal attention, they&#8217;re clean (although messy), and sleep while you&#8217;re at work.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chinchillas_bite_you\"><\/span>Do chinchillas bite you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do chinchillas bite and does it hurt? Chinchillas are friendly animals that <b>generally won&#8217;t resort to biting unless they feel threatened and have no way out. A chinchilla might give you a little grooming nip but this doesn&#8217;t really hurt or break the skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chinchillas_let_you_hold_them\"><\/span>Do chinchillas let you hold them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every chinchilla is an individual but <b>generally speaking chinchillas will do just fine without handling and many prefer it. Most chinchillas will want to seek interaction with you after a time, but it is a rare individual that remains calm while being held and carried around.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_chinchillas_show_affection\"><\/span>How do chinchillas show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your chinchilla wants to display affection, <b>it will spend time close to you. It can let you pick it up, or it may sit near you on your shoulder or lap. However, if it doesn&#8217;t like you, it will avoid. When you let it out of its cage, it will not sit or stay near you and instead turn away to do its things.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_train_a_chinchilla_to_be_held\"><\/span>Can you train a chinchilla to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is rare that a chinchilla likes to cuddle with people. <b>They aren&#8217;t lap-pets for the most part. Most of the time, they prefer to explore!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chinchillas_show_affection\"><\/span>Do chinchillas show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chinchillas Are Affectionate.<\/b> While chinchillas prefer not to cuddle, they are still very affectionate with their pet parents. They are naturally curious and enjoy being out of their chinchilla cages whenever possiblesupervised by their pet parent, of course!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_chinchilla_to_bond_with_you\"><\/span>How long does it take for a chinchilla to bond with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some cases, this can happen almost immediately with a very social and friendly chin  in most cases, the process takes much longer, <b>up to several months. In the meantime, it&#8217;s time for Step 2. Step 2: Develop a Routine! Adopt a healthy diet, dusting routine, and cleaning schedule for your chinchillas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_bond_with_chinchillas\"><\/span>Can you bond with chinchillas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bonding with your chinchillas <b>Chinchilla owners have to earn  and keep  their pet&#8217;s trust. It may take weeks for your chinchilla to know you well enough to let you pick him up. You&#8217;ll see the best results if you move slowly, have lots of patience and visit with your chinchilla at the same time every day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chinchillas_love_humans\"><\/span>Do chinchillas love humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike other rodents that are often scared of humans, chinchillas are incredibly curious and social, even around people. As a result, most chinchillas like being held and cuddled. <b>When socialized early, chinchillas love human affection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_chinchillas_good_starter_pets\"><\/span>Are chinchillas good starter pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of their high-strung disposition, they are not usually considered to be good pets for small children. However, <b>chinchillas can be very friendly animals if sufficiently acclimated to human touch as kits (babies), making them excellent pets for patient owners<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_chinchilla_a_good_pet_for_a_12_year_old\"><\/span>Is a chinchilla a good pet for a 12 year old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although they&#8217;re gentle, chinchillas can be very agile and quick, and <b>they may not be appropriate for young children who aren&#8217;t able to handle them, Dr. Quesenberry says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_chinchilla_a_difficult_pet\"><\/span>Is a chinchilla a difficult pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like any pet, chinchillas have their own unique needs and are considered an intermediate pet in terms of care, meaning <b>they are harder to care for than the average pet but aren&#8217;t the most difficult pet to take of daily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_get_a_chinchilla\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a chinchilla?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People often work with their chinchillas for years before they warm up to them. <b>Chinchillas also have sharp teeth, which they will use if they feel threatened, and this can be very unsafe around children. Chinchillas require a consistent temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_chinchilla_bites_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when a chinchilla bites you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. <b>Biting Due to Fear. When chinchillas get scared for any reason, they may react by biting anything or anyone near them at the time. If someone gets too close too quickly and startles a chinchilla, there is a chance that the person will get bit.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chinchillas_bite_their_owners\"><\/span>Do chinchillas bite their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchillas are adorable, active animals that make great pets for any rodent lover. All rodents nibble and chew as a regular part of their lives, but <b>sometimes chinchillas can show aggressive behaviors and bite their owners out of fear or defense<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chinchillas_be_aggressive\"><\/span>Can chinchillas be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chinchillas can become aggressive towards both their cage mates and their owners. Aggressive behaviour can include lunging, biting and vocalisations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chinchillas_like_to_be_handled\"><\/span>Do chinchillas like to be handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are typically active and playful as pets. And, with gentle handling from a young age, most chinchillas can become quite tame and bond closely with their owners. But <b>don&#8217;t expect them to like being held and cuddled like many dogs and cats<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chinchillas_like_to_be_held_and_cuddled\"><\/span>Do chinchillas like to be held and cuddled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite being an exotic pet, chinchillas have friendly, sociable, and cuddly personalities around humans. Because of this fact, <b>the average chinchilla likes to be held and cuddled. In fact, many chinchillas get sad and depressed if not given enough attention by other chinchilla friends and humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_chinchilla_let_you_hold_it\"><\/span>Will a chinchilla let you hold it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Begin taming your chinchillas by introducing them to your hands. <b>Hold chinchilla-safe treats in your open palm and hold your hand still in the middle of the cage. Let your chinchillas investigate you and take the treats at will. Once they are comfortable with this, progress to offering treats from your fingers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_chinchilla_likes_me\"><\/span>How do I know if my chinchilla likes me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A chilled chinchilla who has bonded with you will prefer you to <b>sit on the floor and let them hop all over you, while they make little chattering sounds along with some excited tiny squeaks. Some may even enjoy a little snuggling. A really happy chinchilla will popcorn and bounce around excitedly all over the place.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_chinchillas_are_happy\"><\/span>How do you know if chinchillas are happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchillas are commonly bred as pets in the U.S. and are available from reputable breeders, pet stores and rescue groups. They tend to be affectionate, curious and social animals that <b>can bond closely with their owners and generally like to be held close and cuddled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_chinchillas_cuddle\"><\/span>Do chinchillas cuddle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchillas Are Affectionate. While <b>chinchillas prefer not to cuddle, they are still very affectionate with their pet parents. They are naturally curious and enjoy being out of their chinchilla cages whenever possiblesupervised by their pet parent, of course!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_chinchilla_to_like_being_held\"><\/span>How do I get my chinchilla to like being held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Begin taming your chinchillas by introducing them to your hands. <b>Hold chinchilla-safe treats in your open palm and hold your hand still in the middle of the cage. Let your chinchillas investigate you and take the treats at will. Once they are comfortable with this, progress to offering treats from your fingers.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do chinchillas cuddle with you?Do chinchillas get attached to their owners?Are chinchillas good pets for beginners?Do chinchillas bite you?Do chinchillas let you hold them?How do chinchillas show affection?Can you train a chinchilla to be held?Do chinchillas show affection?How long does it take for a chinchilla to bond with you?Can you bond with&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53162","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53162"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53162"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53162\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53162"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}