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Dangers to Chinchillas | The DON'Ts of Chinchilla Care
Keep your chinchillas safe by learning what to avoid.
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@rolandmendozain
6 жыл бұрын
Happy Tails how long do chinchilla live?
@rolandmendozain
6 жыл бұрын
Lauren Amiee thank you
@hjitsshaggy3116
6 жыл бұрын
I'm really wanting a chinchilla and this really helps me with what to and what not to bye or do with it if I get one
@angelinadelaney4134
5 жыл бұрын
Can they be kept in pairs?
@tsubasa123ist
5 жыл бұрын
The donts of chinchilla care ① dont restrain him in your arms when he wants to go down
Who else was just Staring at the chinchilla the entire time. Holy heck it’s been a year and DANG
@peytonsmit9607
5 жыл бұрын
The Mesozosic World ITS CUTER THAN MINE
@user-mm1vn1xs4q
5 жыл бұрын
Me
@zbrown952
5 жыл бұрын
me me me!!!
@sashas.6736
5 жыл бұрын
The Mesozosic World me 😂😂
@noahestrada6844
5 жыл бұрын
Meh!😉
When the chinchilla winked at 1:00 I lost it, it was just so adorable, animals winking is my number one weakness honestly
@kaylawetzel7833
7 жыл бұрын
Annabella Borders my cat winks at me all the time ITS SO CUTE
@samsonhaze6595
6 жыл бұрын
Rodents (especially chinchillas though) will wink frequently, especially when happy and well-adjusted. It’s kind of like their way of saying hello :)
@zyab
5 жыл бұрын
Omg I thought I was the only one who noticed
@johncena-jf3rm
5 жыл бұрын
it was like he was giving you a hint that he doesn't like heat
@shoulders-of-giants
5 жыл бұрын
we should say *other animals* bc we are animals, not plants, not gods
She says death traps so calmly
@clumsycritters5633
3 жыл бұрын
I would have been pale by then...she is so calm
@tagtag6972
3 жыл бұрын
I now she needs a lot of help
Does anyone else's chinchilla sharpen all their sticks into tiny spears? Should I be worried?
@MegaLollypop1990
7 жыл бұрын
shmikeyify yeah mine..😂 and after he makes spears he throws them out of his cage 😂
@shmikeyify
7 жыл бұрын
Ok so it's not just mine. I was worried she was either plotting my demise or she was secretly a vampire hunter.
@mixar4457
6 жыл бұрын
Mine sort of does too
@frann8552
6 жыл бұрын
shmikeyify mine likes to throw stuff
@addybarr4169
6 жыл бұрын
Mine does too
I am 100% with u on the plastic balls! When people put any pet in them they only move because they want to get out and escape. Also, they can barely breath because the holes aren’t big enough.
don't get it wet
@shmikeyify
7 жыл бұрын
Or feed it after midnight.
@siesiechampion
7 жыл бұрын
Jacqueline Wright GREMLINSSSS
@youngpinkierblx-stuffo842
7 жыл бұрын
shmikeyify they eat after midnight tho
@Bozz_-gp7mo
7 жыл бұрын
iamredguy AJ it's a Gremlins reference😑
@niamhmcdonogh2843
7 жыл бұрын
iamredguy AJ ok
1:01 HE WINKED :D
@youngpinkierblx-stuffo842
7 жыл бұрын
OneFinePotatoChip chinchillas always do that
@gabejapel8022
6 жыл бұрын
OneFinePotatoChip LOL I just put out I comment like that and I scrolled down and saw yours!😄
@claricestanley4128
6 жыл бұрын
My friend's chinchilla winked at me once lol
@mordecaiyazzie8902
6 жыл бұрын
amazin' 🔥
@juliaxyz7754
6 жыл бұрын
:D
I wish my chinchilla would let me hold him for as long as yours does without getting restless haha, thanks for a great video, very informative! 👍
@gypsywolfspy1787
6 жыл бұрын
Ewan Oxborrow try holding it by the base of the tail it's better then how she was. the chinchilla was biting her for that reason
@addybarr4169
6 жыл бұрын
You should never hold them by the base of the tail because if you are too ruff they will drop their tails and they need their tails to balance. You should just support them under their feet.
@chrissyk6653
5 жыл бұрын
If you see carefully her Chinchilla tries to escape all the time but she had to force it stay there for her video.
@jdgreen2307
5 жыл бұрын
I think the chinchilla was getting too hot in her hands/against her and getting restless. Handling is all well and good, but I would never hold my chinchilla for that long.
@chinchillas1145
3 жыл бұрын
The clips keep ending, probably because she is holding the chinchilla so long
Your chinchilla is so calm??? HOWWW?? mine is crazy hah
@ramona3932
4 жыл бұрын
I have 2 its hard
@ramona3932
4 жыл бұрын
but cute
@litchtheshinigami8936
4 жыл бұрын
We have 2 that will sit that relaxed. The two others we have are alot crazyer though
@yunaakita3730
4 жыл бұрын
Every chinchilla is diffrent, all of the have diffrent personalities🐭 I have one to. At the beginning she didn't realy wanna stay if I waned to hold or pet her but now she is wery nice and she realy likes me. She just needed some time to get used to me.
@OppoFs-gf7dd
4 жыл бұрын
yea...mine always go around and run away😂😂
Your chinchilla is beautiful!
@tagtag6972
3 жыл бұрын
No you b*tch
when the chinchilla winked *Hey ;)*
Someone gave me an old exercise ball, I strapped it up as a nest in a high corner, never forget to upcycle
Me: Chinchillas can’t take heat Chinchilla: winks 1:01
@howtobesuitcase2758
3 жыл бұрын
Uh oh-
can you please help me. I'm going to be moving soon and my family has 4 cats and were going to be In a car for a week (not strat) but how do you move with cats and a litter box? and how do you get mites off of rats? please like this so she can see!
@soomysoom1419
7 жыл бұрын
Jordyn White some cat products that get rid of mites might work; probably a shampoo or cream
@j4him772
7 жыл бұрын
sam memes thanks I may try that
@logically-pastel1795
7 жыл бұрын
Jordyn White you'd have to put the cats in carriers unless they let you hold them but I doubted the would for that long
@stephaniemoriyon5642
7 жыл бұрын
Kitten revolution is great for mites on rats.
@kamsterd1884
7 жыл бұрын
If its still a problem, when we traveled about 4 days and 3 nights, we kept out cats from the same litter in a cage (Like a dog cage) In one car, and our dog (Small beagle) in the other, ans kept them in the back seat. If you have a carsick animal, like my dog uses to be, search how to make traveling more comfortable and easy. My hack is to use half of a children's dramamine, this should work with both dogs and cats. Any other minor pets, like fish, if you are moving far away, try to give them away like we did. Chickens and small to medium outdoor animals can be sold, because transport shouldn't be tried without the proper space, like a separate trailer with a cage for them. You can always imporvise on the way there, like we did, by taking the cats out to roam the rest stop so they wont be as stressed cramped in the car for hours, and then the dog afterword. Make sure they are all happy and not stressed.
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
I let my chins run thru my whole house, but close the bedrooms and try and follow them where they go and stop em from chewing on stuff.
One of the cutest chinchillas I've ever seen
Great video! I love how informative it is and how you get straight to the point 😀
@HappyTailsAnimal i’m glad i watched your video. i’ve had my two chinchillas for a year and a half. Didn’t know how to get them accustomed to being held. The info you provided was extremely helpful. i was able to hold one a bit today intermittently. They are friendly when i give them treats but holding them has never been a thing for us. I am thankful for your video 😊
I have chinchilla called rhubarb he's eleven and still going strong he's the greatest little boy ever
@dappiin8640
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a long life for him!!! You must be taking good care of him😊
I will create a hole with lava and throw poachers and abusers in there for killing chinchillas for their fur.
@JC-wc1qh
7 жыл бұрын
Derpy Wolf no fuck u I would do the same thing u go I am a hyena
@emilyshin4876
7 жыл бұрын
Yessss
@hjeshed8910
7 жыл бұрын
And minks, and ferrets, and foxes....
@JC-wc1qh
7 жыл бұрын
Derpy Wolf ohhhhh.... I see where u are confused he said throw the poachers and abusers in the lava hole not chins I would never do that to a animal :) so I apologize for saying fuck u. You were just confused with what he was talking about :)
@JC-wc1qh
7 жыл бұрын
Derpy Wolf and yes I did know they are endangered
We bought our first chinchilla yesterday. Thank you so much for your information. So helpful!
I took my chinchilla to the vet and I found out he has severe pneumonia and he's on baytril can he recover from this? They said it was in him for a very long time and I got him 2 months ago and the ppl never said anything.
@bayleighliley7361
7 жыл бұрын
Mack&cheese plate I don't know if this is the same with chinchillas but they Trail can put guinea pigs in stasis and kill them so I'd ask your vet for a different medication :)
@emerymills2376
7 жыл бұрын
Mack&cheese plate he can but it is very fatal. There isn't a high percentage of living.
@chrissy3735
6 жыл бұрын
Hi is your chinchilla ok? I lost my one baby a few months ago from bloat I was completely devastated :( hope all is good and your chin made it through!! One thing I've learned is chins can be sick and not show signs at first and by the time they do it's sometimes too late that's what happened with my Olive :(
@mackcheeseplate389
6 жыл бұрын
Chrissy Primavera I’m sorry for ur loss. He’s still living but still not fully better and it will take a little bit more time for him
@jdgreen2307
5 жыл бұрын
@@chrissy3735 Sorry to hear about this. This is often the result of switching pellets too quickly and not mixing ratios over the course of a couple of weeks or so. It's very important to know what pellets the chin is on when you purchase.
"Don't get them wet, you can't just wring them out like a sponge!" Me: *OR **_CAN_** YOU!?!?*
@Addy_meely123
3 жыл бұрын
Oh no-
@wilmamieremet
3 жыл бұрын
Idiot
@Addy_meely123
3 жыл бұрын
@@wilmamieremet Jerk
@WarPigstheHun
3 жыл бұрын
@@wilmamieremet D:
Your chinchilla is adorable! I used to have a white chinchilla, so cute. About the baby gates, a chinchilla could easily jump over that. Chinchillas can also fit in the craziest smallest of spaces so be careful if you have your chinchilla out. 💗💗💗
Awesome video with very IMPORTANT topics!!!!!! So happy to see this so many people don't know because they sell all this stuff and even pet stores have NO CLUE about what's safe for chins!!! I have chins and still I learn new stuff about them they are amazing little creatures :)
So informative! Thank you...I currently have my son's chinchilla, he brought a exercise ball with him but I don't really use it.I used it once but second time I went to put him in it I could feel his heart racing and immediately I knew he hated it....
chinchilla farm sounds like pet smart
Hi I was wondering if you could a video on traveling/moving a chinchilla my parents are considered moving across the country and I was wondering if there is anyway or anything I can do to prepare him
this helped alot, im getting a baby chinchilla soon, and maybe a big one too!, i wrote down the stuff you said here, and it will be really helpful when i go out shopping for things to put in the cage, and treats, thank you, you're awsome!
This was so helpful! Please do a chinchilla q and a! I don't really have a question, but I find it really helpful to hear all the info!!
Ur videos helped me a lot and helped me choose the right pet for me thank u
Hey Megan! I have two questions! Where do u get the marble slabs to cool your chinchilla? And also where did u get your gray female chinchilla?❤️🐭
Thank you especially for the little tips such as the wire feed balls. I have never used it for mine , but have for my bunny.... so i will be so aware of this... better safe than sorry I had a chinchilla that lived to way past his expectancy... I miss him it has been so long since i have had one... and considered getting a buddy again.
As far as living conditions go, I just got a condo cage for my chinchilla. I placed her at the bottom level and put all her familiar toys in there especially her wheel. Her wheel I placed at the second level of her cage while her shoulder and dust bath are at the bottom with her bedding. Her food and water is at the third level and her play area are where who chew toys are at. I'm glad she's getting used to her new living space after being in an on top of a dresser type cage for so long.
Please do a chinchilla cage tour!
Take a shot every time she says chinchilla.
@babeonboard6
6 жыл бұрын
SGT10 well im drunk 😵
@adolfshitler3559
6 жыл бұрын
Tbh this video is about chinchillas so it’s not like she’s saying “literally” all the time
@johncena-jf3rm
5 жыл бұрын
Wokejev i would be drunk in 6 seconds
I enjoyed your video very much. Ive always wanted a chinchilla but had no clue on what kinds of things that I needed. Thank you.
Wow! :) This was great info, megan! Thanks a whole lot! (best youtuber on the animal planet!)
My chinchilla got bullied when she had other chinchillas around. All the websites we go to say to only have one chinchilla if they have gotten bullied before. Is it ok I only have her as my chinchilla?? She will probably get scared if I get a second one
@levonf.8093
7 жыл бұрын
Your Chinchilla can learn to socialize better with other Chinchillas and it actually is recommended, because Chinchillas are generally social creatures, but when you get a second chinchilla make sure it's the same gender so it doesn't mate.
@Nina-cp5cm
7 жыл бұрын
If she really can't be with any other chinchilla you could have her alone BUT chinchilla's already need a lot of attention/playtime when they have a friend so you need to make sure she can play with you minimal 1 hour a day, because and you probably already know this she will get lonely and can die of it.
@lemondraws6079
7 жыл бұрын
Nina trust me I play w her 4 hours a day. At least
@Nina-cp5cm
7 жыл бұрын
Also the breeder of my chinchilla's said something about getting chinchilla's together. I think this is only for males but i'm gonna tell you anyways. She calles them "green males" that means that they haven't had any kids. They apparently are easier to put together.
@Nina-cp5cm
7 жыл бұрын
That's amazing I think she will be very happy with you.
They've got the cutest ears!!!
OMG SO FREAKING CUTEEEEE! And thanks so much for sharing these tips. I want a Chinchilla friend someday
Omg your Chinchilla is so cute!! Love your videos :D
Can u do a chinchilla cage tour video like so she can see this
Wish I watched this video before my chinchilla got his head stuck in those hay balls. We had to slowly cut the wires until we could get it off. Poor guy, luckily he was fine
Already knew this stuff but it’s always good to refresh your memory!
Korea lacks expertise in chinchilla. This video gives me a lot of information. Thanks alot!
Lol she said “more pacifically”
Your chinchilla is so cute mine is just cray but I still love him
This was so informative, thank you!❤
No longer have my chinnies but glad to see a video with AMAZING advice. Hope other owners see.
I don’t even have a chinchilla why am I here -.-
can u make more cinchilla
Her videos are so calming! Anyone agree?
This was super helpful! Thanks!
I’m thinking of getting a chinchilla around Christmas🎄2019😊, I’m doing a ton of research so the chinchilla I get has the best life possible. Btw love your videos, keep up the good work👍!
@animehinata12
4 жыл бұрын
Sierra Reid omg. Me too!! ❤❤❤❤❤ good luck!:3
Love your videos, can you do more hamster videos
Another great video! Ilysm! 😊❤️
i’m taking care of my cousin’s chinchilla for a week so this really helped me
Omg their soo freaking cute😻!!!!!
@cait159
6 жыл бұрын
Horse Queen there bigger than I thought
i love your videos :)
Hi I’m thinking about buying one and I have a questions. How many days should they stay in the cage before you pick them up Or should I interact with it when I get home what it.
This was an awesome video. I am really seriously considering getting a chinchilla, but I just have to convince my parents. I feel I will be able to give it the best life possible I just need my parents to approve. Do chinchillas smell at all? I know some rodents can stink very bad, even if you do clean regularly. Oh and can you order hay and pellets online? The closest place (I believe) is about 40 minutes away which wouldn't be a problem except I can't drive yet. I would want to make sure I can always have food available for him/her. Thanks so much for all your informative videos, they are so helpful! I love your channel.
I dont have enough money to buy the items ..... Im SO SORRY TO MY CHINCHILLA
@noahestrada6844
5 жыл бұрын
I have te same problem with my pet rat, Ratthew, except that I don't have enough money to even get another rat!
Can u do a video of like safe fruits and vegetables as treats
@amour._jaila6503
7 жыл бұрын
yes they can
@amour._jaila6503
7 жыл бұрын
I was asking her not u cause u can feed them fruits and veg
@myqtki
7 жыл бұрын
Kathy's Chinchillas No you can give them dried apples but a very small amount (like a tiny treat) dont give it to them everyday but yes they can. They can have a very small piece of grape too (use California grown its much safer) even tried rose works aswell. They can have a few veggies, I have a chinchilla hand book and have a chinchilla I found it at pet smart its very educational about them I think you should check it out plus check your facts before you claim. Thank you for reading:)
@myqtki
7 жыл бұрын
Jaila Moore They can have dried apples small amount grapes ragular California grown small amount as well. Dont give it to them daily like a dust bath not everyday:) you can look up on trusted information sites or books to know about this:) hope I helped.
@youngpinkierblx-stuffo842
7 жыл бұрын
Shieu Kai they can if the apples are dried
So I have a question, what about for dust baths, the dust bath container I'm getting is plastic, I'm not keeping it in the cage 24/7 I would give my chinchillas time with it everyday to roll around and such and then take them out, is that okay?
This was so helpful! I wanted to chinchilla for a while now and I know my mom won’t let me get one 🥲but I’m thinking about getting one when I’m a little older!😁
Hi
OMG! So cute!
I like it when they make videos like this. It helps when I want to find good things to do to take care of pets. Especially animals like chinchillas and any animals even if I don't have one
I knew that chinchillas and sugar gliders are different but I wanted to know about them both and now I can’t stop watching your videos
first like first comment
@dripnoodle7631
7 жыл бұрын
Greta K first dislike
Omg my chinchilla just died😔😭😭😭
@imnotcool4094
7 жыл бұрын
Mahaley Still awww I'm so sorry, what happened?
@naydd9459
6 жыл бұрын
Lol.
@hammievlogz8744
6 жыл бұрын
opinions. UR SO RUDE
@cait159
6 жыл бұрын
Poor u My hamster died last year
@billieache8154
6 жыл бұрын
Kmacc TV shut the hell up u dry soulless biscuit
I have 2 cats but I also have a room that I mostly stay inside my basement. So would it be safe to put the cage in there and shut the door so my cats don't know its there? Can you let me know?
thank you for all the advice xxxx
Not sure how old this vid is... iv got a chinchilla he is a year ild already and settling in well i handle him and let him run in the lounge 4 a couple hours a day only had him 2 weeks but although he friendly he won't sit with me like urs does ill hold him and stroke him but he wants to get away after minutes will this settle?
sooooo helpful really good information
Your voice is so soothing😴😍
Hi I have a chinchilla and I’m getting another one, will they make more noise when they are two?
Can u tell me a good gate to use for them to play in? I bought a gate but they just squeeze through it. If u could give me a link to a good gate that would be awesome!
I have a dissfuser and I was wondering what essential oils are safe for them and what not safe for them I can't seem to find any information about it .
I know I'm so late but I just got 2 new chinchilla and tour q life saver I had one when I was like 3 but it chocked on a lego and your saving my life thanks!!!
Thank you for this video! I’m planning to get a chinchilla 🤗
What all do you put in your chinchillas cages to keep them busy? I have a 3 story cage taller than 6ft. I'm just curious what else I can put to keep them busy?
2:04 I don’t think your Chinchilla liked that idea of a baby gate 😂😂
Hey can you please help me my chinchilla keeps running away then we whent on google and it says he thinks I'm his friend and he just want to play how do I play with a 6 weeks old chinchilla please help (Nikita)
Man this helps a lot thanks 😊
why is this the cutest thing ever to exist
my chinchilla loves to chew on plastic, paper, wires, cardboard and even the walls! we do give him enough chew toys but when we let him out of his cage he goes under my study table and chew’s on the wires. i try to stop him but sometimes i’m a little late. what should i do?
Please answer I got this new chinchilla she is 8 weeks old she is really scared after this drive to get her and I really scared for her she is really scared and it makes me want to cry how scared she is do you have any advise please answer not for me but for the chinchilla
Lmao the chinchilla winked at the camera at 1:01
I bought a 13 inch exercise ball made specifically for chinchillas. Should I not be using it?
Hello mi and my boyfriend barely got our chin fluffy today we got her toys and other things ,but do we need to get a cooling stone for it
is it safe for me to open the window during the night ? at least for a little bit ? won't my chinchilla get a cold ?
I'm on a chinchilla binge right now and I have to say that is the calmest chinchilla handsdown
Wow are chinchillas usually that big ? She is beautiful, I have seen a few black and grey smaller ones that like to run around and jump so they do like to play right ? Thanks david
@HappyTailsAnimals
6 жыл бұрын
I get this question all the time. I think my chinchilla is a very normal size. Maybe it's me 😂😂 lol
Hey, I don’t know if you will see this comment, but I was curious about chinchilla and their water bottles. Is it OK if a chinchilla accidentally rubs its body against the water bottle and gets a little couple drops of water? I know that they’re not supposed to get wet.
What can I do if my chinchilla doesn't want to eat or drink water cuz he looks really sick and he doesn't want to eat and my parents can't take him to the vet because it's too expensive
Can they listen to music and or handle led lights?