{"id":54482,"date":"2022-04-16T10:45:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:45:33","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:45:33","slug":"what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/","title":{"rendered":"What age is a chinchilla full grown?"},"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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#What_age_is_a_chinchilla_full_grown\" title=\"What age is a chinchilla full grown?\">What age is a chinchilla full grown?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#What_is_the_best_age_to_get_a_chinchilla\" title=\"What is the best age to get a chinchilla?\">What is the best age to get a chinchilla?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#How_can_you_tell_how_old_your_chinchilla_is\" title=\"How can you tell how old your chinchilla is?\">How can you tell how old your chinchilla is?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#What_age_can_chinchillas_be_sold\" title=\"What age can chinchillas be sold?\">What age can chinchillas be sold?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#How_big_will_my_chinchilla_get\" title=\"How big will my chinchilla get?\">How big will my chinchilla get?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#How_old_is_a_chinchilla_in_human_years\" title=\"How old is a chinchilla in human years?\">How old is a chinchilla in human years?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#How_old_should_a_chinchilla_be_when_you_buy_it\" title=\"How old should a chinchilla be when you buy it?\">How old should a chinchilla be when you buy it?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#Is_a_chinchilla_a_good_pet_for_a_13_year_old\" title=\"Is a chinchilla a good pet for a 13 year old?\">Is a chinchilla a good pet for a 13 year old?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#Can_a_12_year_old_have_a_chinchilla\" title=\"Can a 12 year old have a chinchilla?\">Can a 12 year old have a chinchilla?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#Is_a_chinchilla_a_good_pet_for_beginners\" title=\"Is a chinchilla a good pet for beginners?\">Is a chinchilla a good pet for beginners?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_chinchilla_to_be_fully_grown\" title=\"How long does it take for a chinchilla to be fully grown?\">How long does it take for a chinchilla to be fully grown?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#How_old_is_my_chinchilla_in_chinchilla_years\" title=\"How old is my chinchilla in chinchilla years?\">How old is my chinchilla in chinchilla years?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#What_age_chinchilla_should_I_get\" title=\"What age chinchilla should I get?\">What age chinchilla should I get?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#How_big_will_a_chinchilla_get\" title=\"How big will a chinchilla get?\">How big will a chinchilla get?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#When_can_chinchillas_be_separated_from_their_mother\" title=\"When can chinchillas be separated from their mother?\">When can chinchillas be separated from their mother?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#How_old_is_a_1_year_old_chinchilla\" title=\"How old is a 1 year old chinchilla?\">How old is a 1 year old chinchilla?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#At_what_age_are_chinchillas_full_grown\" title=\"At what age are chinchillas full grown?\">At what age are chinchillas full grown?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#How_big_are_fully_grown_chinchillas\" title=\"How big are fully grown chinchillas?\">How big are fully grown chinchillas?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#How_big_is_the_average_chinchilla\" title=\"How big is the average chinchilla?\">How big is the average chinchilla?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#Does_the_average_chinchilla_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Does the average chinchilla like to be held?\">Does the average chinchilla like to be held?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#Do_chinchillas_calm_down_with_age\" title=\"Do chinchillas calm down with age?\">Do chinchillas calm down with age?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#Do_cows_age_like_humans\" title=\"Do cows age like humans?\">Do cows age like humans?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#How_do_you_pick_a_good_chinchilla\" title=\"How do you pick a good chinchilla?\">How do you pick a good chinchilla?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#What_pets_are_good_for_13_year_olds\" title=\"What pets are good for 13 year olds?\">What pets are good for 13 year olds?<\/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\/what-age-is-a-chinchilla-full-grown\/#What_is_the_easiest_pet_for_a_12_year_old\" title=\"What is the easiest pet for a 12 year old?\">What is the easiest pet for a 12 year old?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_is_a_chinchilla_full_grown\"><\/span>What age is a chinchilla full grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around two years of age<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_age_to_get_a_chinchilla\"><\/span>What is the best age to get a chinchilla?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An ideal age to purchase your chinchilla is <b>10 weeks. When you first take your chinchilla home, they will be understandably skittish and scared. However, with a good routine and regular handling, your chinchilla will begin to feel safe and will start approaching you with curiosity and willingness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_how_old_your_chinchilla_is\"><\/span>How can you tell how old your chinchilla is?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve seen some chinchillas exhibit signs of old age as young as 9 years and others who don&#8217;t show it until they are in their 20s. <b>Chinchillas tend to become quieter and a little less energetic as they get up in years. Some may actually look older, lose some weight and appear a little more frail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_can_chinchillas_be_sold\"><\/span>What age can chinchillas be sold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 12 and 14 weeks old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_will_my_chinchilla_get\"><\/span>How big will my chinchilla get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchillas are typically <b>9 to 15 inches (23 to 38 centimeters) long, but the tail can add another 3 to 6 inches (8 to 15 cm) to their length. They generally weigh 1.1 to 1.8 lbs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_a_chinchilla_in_human_years\"><\/span>How old is a chinchilla in human years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve seen some chinchillas exhibit signs of old age as young as 9 years and others who don&#8217;t show it until they are in their 20s. <b>Chinchillas tend to become quieter and a little less energetic as they get up in years. Some may actually look older, lose some weight and appear a little more frail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_should_a_chinchilla_be_when_you_buy_it\"><\/span>How old should a chinchilla be when you buy it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10-12 weeks old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_chinchilla_a_good_pet_for_a_13_year_old\"><\/span>Is a chinchilla a good pet for a 13 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=\"Can_a_12_year_old_have_a_chinchilla\"><\/span>Can a 12 year old have a chinchilla?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because they can bite and are very delicate, <b>chinchillas are generally not good with children. If you&#8217;re planning to get a family pet, think twice before purchasing a chinchilla.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_chinchilla_a_good_pet_for_beginners\"><\/span>Is a chinchilla a good pet 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. Chinchillas are not nocturnal, they&#8217;re crepuscular.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_chinchilla_to_be_fully_grown\"><\/span>How long does it take for a chinchilla to be fully grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around two years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_my_chinchilla_in_chinchilla_years\"><\/span>How old is my chinchilla in chinchilla years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchilla real age<b>6 mths<\/b><b>1 yr<\/b><b>Human age<\/b><b>12<\/b><b>17<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_chinchilla_should_I_get\"><\/span>What age chinchilla should I get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_will_a_chinchilla_get\"><\/span>How big will a chinchilla get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The body of an average chinchilla grows to about 10 inches long, but they can range from 8 inches to 12 inches and their tail will typically be about 5 inches in length. A chinchilla that is fully grown typically weighs between 1 and 3 pounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_chinchillas_be_separated_from_their_mother\"><\/span>When can chinchillas be separated from their mother?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10-12 weeks old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_a_1_year_old_chinchilla\"><\/span>How old is a 1 year old chinchilla?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>8 to 12 weeks old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_are_chinchillas_full_grown\"><\/span>At what age are chinchillas full grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchilla real age<b>6 mths<\/b>1 yrHuman age1217<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_are_fully_grown_chinchillas\"><\/span>How big are fully grown chinchillas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The body of an average chinchilla grows to about 10 inches long, but they can range from 8 inches to 12 inches and their tail will typically be about 5 inches in length. A chinchilla that is fully grown typically weighs <b>between 1 and 3 pounds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_the_average_chinchilla\"><\/span>How big is the average chinchilla?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chinchillas have <b>9 to 14 inch (23 to 36 centimeter) long bodies and 3 to 6 inch (7 to 15 centimeter) bushy tails. Females weigh up to 1.76 pounds (800 grams) while males only weigh about 1 pound (0.5 kilogram). This species of chinchilla is only found in the Andes Mountains of northern Chile.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_average_chinchilla_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Does the average chinchilla like to be held?<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_calm_down_with_age\"><\/span>Do chinchillas calm down with age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve seen some chinchillas exhibit signs of old age as young as 9 years and others who don&#8217;t show it until they are in their 20s. <b>Chinchillas tend to become quieter and a little less energetic as they get up in years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cows_age_like_humans\"><\/span>Do cows age like humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve seen some chinchillas exhibit signs of old age as young as 9 years and others who don&#8217;t show it until they are in their 20s. <b>Chinchillas tend to become quieter and a little less energetic as they get up in years. Some may actually look older, lose some weight and appear a little more frail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_a_good_chinchilla\"><\/span>How do you pick a good chinchilla?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An ideal age to purchase your chinchilla is <b>10 weeks. When you first take your chinchilla home, they will be understandably skittish and scared. However, with a good routine and regular handling, your chinchilla will begin to feel safe and will start approaching you with curiosity and willingness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pets_are_good_for_13_year_olds\"><\/span>What pets are good for 13 year olds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Small birds, reptiles, turtles, rodents or guinea pigs make great pets for these kids. You can give them the responsibility of food and water for their animals, but make sure you supervise them to ensure that they are not overfeeding their pet, but also to check that they are actually doing it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_pet_for_a_12_year_old\"><\/span>What is the easiest pet for a 12 year old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because they can bite and are very delicate, <b>chinchillas are generally not good with children. If you&#8217;re planning to get a family pet, think twice before purchasing a chinchilla.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What age is a chinchilla full grown?What is the best age to get a chinchilla?How can you tell how old your chinchilla is?What age can chinchillas be sold?How big will my chinchilla get?How old is a chinchilla in human years?How old should a chinchilla be when you buy it?Is a chinchilla a&#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-54482","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54482"}],"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=54482"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54482\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54482"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}