So this is what a chinchilla cage should look like!!! I always see empty cages… tiny too… Happy to see real and good ones

This is so ironic. Ive been watching you for rat content because I was planning on getting rats. I recently came to the conclusion that for me, chinchillas are better fit. Low and behold a week later my fave youtuber uploads about her new chinnies 🤣🫶

@bbeanieboorose3159

Ай бұрын

Omg same I was gonna get a rar but I got hamsters instead

@Aisha-721

20 күн бұрын

​@@bbeanieboorose3159Victoria Raechel is a hamster expert and a friend of Emiology in Canada

@maddie2cool851

11 күн бұрын

Pet rar is the best pet ever. Would recommend!

@littlebigkicker

6 күн бұрын

​@@maddie2cool851t depends i heard a boy who had a pet rat and got a fever from it so i dk but i think i rather have a chinnie

She’s gorgeous and I’m so surprised you have a vet that will do home visits, that’s really great.

HELP IM DYING WHEN SHE ROLLS IN THE DUST IS SO FUNNY

I just can’t get over your kindness! Nebula is the cutest little thing I’ve ever seen! You adopt these animals and give them the best home they can ever ask for!! I own seven rats and I’ve learned basically everything from your care and what to do and how to do it, so I will be sad when you are done owning rats, but I will still always watch you !!

She's so cute! Chinchillas are adorable but as a renter I don't want something that chews that much lol.

OMG a video of you adopting my favorite animal ever coming out on my birthday???? thank you so much emi, i'll take this as a gift! 😂❤

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

Happy birthday! 💕

these guys are so PRECIOUS

For house protection look up how to bunny proof a house - it will be the same thing - also for skirting boards spefically you can get edge protectors - they are see through or white plastic that attaches to the edges of things like that and wall edges etc

As a proud chinchilla owner, I can say with confidence that it isn’t worth it to buy the expensive chew toys from Etsy shops or Amazon, however cute they may initially be. I have found that it is much more affordable to purchase bulk materials (like willow balls, pumice stone, or natural loofah) from Amazon or Etsy shops and make your own toys by simply drilling a hole through each item and stringing it onto a thin chinchilla-safe stick or twine. I have also come to the conclusion that making your own wooden houses and perches is much cheaper and lets you get exactly what you need for your cage. I usually go to a local hardware/wood store and buy large pieces of pine for a relatively low cost then just chop it up at home. You can also buy screws, washers, and bolts/nuts to secure it to the cage for really low prices. It is kind of impossible to keep prices down while owning these animals, but buying things in bulk (fleece scraps from fabric stores especially) really help to make it more affordable. Nebula is adorable!

Omg! So excited and so weird as i have done exactly the same as you, decided to no longer own rats and I have adopted two chinchillas. I can already see in your screenshot that we have some of the same things including the cute upside down plant pot. I've never owned chins before and my goodness they are so adorable and special little guys. Your little girl is gorgeous, mine are a little shy and I've been working with them but I think it will just take time for them to get used to me. Look forward to the video ❤

I’m so excited for you. I don’t know much about chinchillas but they seem like such fun, sweet pets. Can’t wait to see her in future videos!

She’s so cute! I heard you mention a wheel, maybe things have changed since I got a chinchilla but I always heard wheels are a no no, but I may be totally wrong.

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

From what I’ve read from others the general consensus tends to be to take it out when it starts getting hotter if they’re an excessive runner so they don’t over heat themselves 🤞🏼

I learned so much about these cuties from this video.

OMG NO WAY🫢 SO EXCITED

OMG. I saw this advert. I had the same feeling, i told my mum about it and if we could've afforded a chinchilla or had the space we would have taken her. We were absolutely up in arms about this. I was irate about someone getting a child a long living animal and probably not considering their own child's temperament. My dog was good with our rabbit but no way would i trust her around a tiny chinchilla. Im so thankfull she has gine to someone as responsible as you!

Nebby is absolutely adorable. I was really sad about the announcement of your allergies to rats and having to stop owning them as rats were the reason for me following your channel. However, I very much understand and agree with your decision. I feel like the chinchillas will fill in that void for me. Can’t wait to watch them in your future videos!

I’m so obsessed now I must have one or 2. I remember my childhood friend had two who would she would let out after school and they would jump all over us and be so sweet

she's so beautiful! I have always loved chinchillas since I was a child, however unfortunately I just don't think they will ever be the right fit for my lifestyle. I'm glad I can now live vicariously through you!! 🥰

@megan-ui3hq

Ай бұрын

also my guess for the other chinchilla's name is Neptune ?? :)

I loved it, Emi!! I was gonna get rats for my birthday but couldn’t.

Awww im so happy for you, I am getting chinchillas too!

Im so bummed im at work and cant watch this right now. But when i get home is the first thing I'm doing. Congrats on your sweet baby chin ❤

I love Nebula so very much

i’ve been subscribed to you for years and seriously you have the most amazing channel. the love you hold for each of your animals is so apparent and precious 🥹🩷

She is so adorable, can't wait to see more of her and her friend!

Nebula is ADORABLE! Her little face is just ✨so cute✨ I already cannot wait for next week’s video haha 😂 Hope she’s doing well 🫶🏼😊🌿

Omg she’s so adorable 🥰

Aw so excited for you! Enjoy your chinchilla journey ❤

My goodness what a sweetheart, she's like a fuzzy little puppy, such a sweet little personality. Congrats Emi!

my heart

What an absolute doll, I am so excited to see more of her & her new pal!!!🙌☺️

She’s so pretty ❤ love chinchillas ❤️ That first time a new pet sits on you is ❤️

please she's so cute! I would love to have chinchillas, they;re my dream pet and I ended up with rats instead haha hopefully one day I can have some!

I have been so excited to watch this video since you posted her little hands on IG! I am so grateful that you're going to be posting chinchilla care content because proper information feels a lot harder to find for Chins vs other small animals and I know you will be contributing to better care for the species as current and new owners research! I have two rescue chins, Lili who I've had since she was 6 months old (who is now 10 years old!) and Lola who is around 6 and I've had for 4 years. I would love love to see your experience bonding your chinchillas because I originally adopted Lola with the hopes of bonding her with Lili. I tried several methods over the course of a year (but could not bring myself to try the 'smush' method - which the rescue I adopted Lola from recommended, but I had seen mix information on how humane it is online) and in the end I decided it was too much stress on them to bond, and they currently live in their own separate double critter nation cages. So I wish you the best of luck with your bonding experience and I also hope to learn from you! For chewing base boards, I have a similar plastic border but about three times taller because Lili tries to jump over the shorter ones. But I do still have to supervise her of course and gently direct her away from the plastic boards if she tries to chew on them. Lola doesn't really pay them any mind. Sorry for the HUGE comment but here are some last links with my favorite places to buy chinchilla things - I'm in the USA so apologies if these places don't ship worldwide, but hopefully they are also useful to others coming across this comment. 🌳Apple Orchard Sticks in BULK

How wonderful! I'm sooo glad for you Emily, I remember watching the video about your first chin, so it makes me so happy to know you now have another opportunity! ♥️

She’s so freaking cute! For those starry hides could you cut the loops off (and maybe sew safe ones on?) to still be able to use them?

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

I’m donating them to an animal rescue 😊

So cute! Good luck with your new friends :D

I loooved watching this video!! 😻🫶🏼✨ thanks a lot for sharing everything, I am SO looking forward to the next part when her friend is arriving 😁😁🙌🏼🙌🏼😍 have a good time!! I love your channel so much 🥺🙌🏼💯💕

she is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! You put so much effort into your videos I always look forward to them!

Oh my goodness she’s soooo cute 😍

Omg I'm SO PSYCHED!!! I got my rescue chinchilla a couple years ago and you're my favourite pet channel, I can't wait to see your chinchilla-owning journey and your setups and products you use!! 💕 Nebby is soooo cute and fluffy I love her! My chinchilla's name is Comet! Space names ftw :D

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

Comet is such a cute name 🥹🥹

she is soo freaking cute i cant wait to see your next video emi

You finally did it!! Congrats♥️♥️💯

I can’t wait to get chins😀 As soon as my son moves out I’m getting a pair of chins I want to keep them in separate room so they can play time outside of the cage and it’s chin proofed and safe

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

Haha swapping the son for chinchillas!

@lenajazuk4231

Ай бұрын

@@Emiology long time overdue 😀 He is 27!

I LOVE Chinchillas!!! They are the cutest! Will definitely have two or tree in the future! 😍

You did such a great job on her environment and cage despite the kid only getting bored after a few months! She really feels comfortable with you!!! ❤❤

Nebula is ADORABLE! I've always been curious about chinchillas as pets so I'm looking forward to learning more from you on your journey of Chinchilla parenting! (Also I had a rat called up Nebula!)

O.M.G! I’m a big fan! I’ve been watching your videos recently because I’m getting ready to adopt rats! I love chinchillas! He’s so cute! :)

She is so cute! I plan on getting chinchillas in a few years when I hopefully live in a bigger place. Curently 1 dog, 1 hamster and 4 rats in a one bedroom appartment😂 I'm so exited to see chinchillas on the chanel and Nebula is such a beautiful name!❤

She is so cute! I’ve owned chinchillas for about 10 years now and highly reccommend chinchilla lady for toys and treats/foraging, pawsome bandits is a really good small business and minipetz is a very affordable toy place 😊 tic tac wheels is amazing, I’ve got three that are about 5 years old and still going! The cage looks amazing, and she’s already being spoilt with you ❤ my chins are in a tiled room for free roam so they can’t chew anything, the grout I used was also pet safe so if they did it wouldn’t be toxic to them 😊

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

Definitely something I’ll keep in mind when we move I’ll set the room up with chinchillas in mind 😅 maybe just no skirting at all lol

@Kayleigh-rp7wk

Ай бұрын

@@Emiology you can give them everything but they will want to chew the things they aren’t allowed 😂 and they do it with sass! 😂 we have changed their room multiple times and they still chewed things so this move we were determined to go for the most hardy thing possible, it’s worked so far! 🤞amazing family members though and lovely to watch them 💜

Pumice stone is a good chew toy for their teeth. A cooling rock or granite slab is good for them to regulate temperature. Good luck with her and her friend 💕

YES!! I CANT WATCH IT RIGHT NOW BUT I WILL ASAP!! IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU !! X

For the skirting board I would recommend lining the room with c and c grids

Lol I was about to open youtube post-work and literally said ‘pleaseee have uploaded the chinchilla video’ 😂 congratulations!!

Welcome Nebula! She's so cute!!! 🥰🤗🐹❤

I always wanted to pet one. People say they have very soft fur! 😄😆❤

she is adorable!

And gorgeous baby

Your cage decor is beautiful 👏🏻

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s getting there 😍

Hey little hops!! So adorable

So adorable

So cute

Her tail could be that way because one of the dogs or people stepped on her tail fluff. They can also stress fur slip tail fluff as well as their regular fur. Which that looks like that might be Nebula’s case

So cute, I've been putting off getting chinchillas, stoll so much to learn and I don't have the space. It will be a few years before I can commit to some.. Gotta be sensible. But will be watching the comments and videos to learn more.

So excited for the next video!

I want a chinchilla so badly but I live in Florida 😅 I have bought an extra air conditioner window unit, so I could set it up in a small room to help keep it cooler. I may test it out this summer to be safe, and if I can keep the room at chin temps, then maybe this winter I will adopt!

She is adorable and it's cool of you to adopt her and get her a pal. It surprises me though that as someone who's allergic to rats, a chinchilla doesn't bother you. I've wanted a chinchilla, a rabbit or a guinea pig pretty much all my life but my allergy to fur AND to hay makes it impossible :/

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

They tend to be a lot more hypoallergenic for those of us who are allergic to Rat urine. I'm fine with fur and hay as long as its good quality and its been a nice surprise how little she smells compared to the rats

Nebula is very cute. I hope you don't have any difficulties with them. ❤

I love chinchillas as well I have two boys as well as 9 rats 😊 I looking forward to see the boy chinchilla as well as you go about bonding them. My two boys live separate and from what I heard they are not so easy to bond. I look forward to your tips on how to bond them

I have only seen chinchillas in pictures before and thought they were cute and all but that's about it. I've also been told that they're quite "hard" to take care of because of how sensitive and skiddish they are, but omg she is SO cute❤🥺

Chinchilla 'chew toys': leather belt, cage bottom, wall corners, pencils and the list continues. These are not recommendations, just a couple of things my chinchilla got her teeth on. She's over 16yo now, got her in January 2008 :) Good luck with your new friend :D

She is so ridiculously cute ❤

Shes absolutely gorgeous 🥰 wonder if her friends name will be Cosmo 😅 fits the theme and its cute, that's what I'd go with. Can't wait to see him and learn his name!

Congrats on your adorable baby! My Chinny person advice is as follows, fleece liners are much easier to clean and I have never had one that did anything with shavings bedding other than kicking it out of the cage. I found that young chins are voracious chewers of furniture, theirs and mine, and it helps to have distracting objects they can chew, but you still have to watch them like a hawk. Chinchillas have an instinctual feer of rats so probably best to keep them well separated. And lastly most economical chin treats are human loose leaf herbal teas, favorites include hibiscus or camomile flowers. Enjoy.

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

I hate having to do washing and I’m always behind on my own washing so fleece liners wouldn’t work well for me 😊 I’m going to be keeping the chins in this room and then once I no longer have rats anymore in a few months time they’ll be moving into the pet room

Try Vinted for stuff as you might find more bargains on there and you could do a video of pet stuff from Vinted and get stuff for river and Hubble and all the other pets aswell

Etsy is your best friend when it comes to chinchilla toys! I buy most of mine off there and they’re a decent price!

Adorable❤

YAY!! Chins are the best! But I’m a little biased because I have my little boy 😂 congrats on your new baby!!❤

Your chinchilla is very cute 🥰

Nebula and nova would be such cute names !!!!

I’m so exiteeddddd!!!

NO YOU DIDNNNN’T!!!! YESSSS 🥳 💕 🎉 (What I yelled irl when I saw this)

Yeah I understand wanting to wait a little to make sure you have everything! I seen kittens on facebook once and reached out to the person who had them and asked if she would hold one of them until the next day until I could get the basics but ended up getting her sister so two kittens in one day sadly the cat tree came next day after ordering it but then I noticed one of my cats liked to drink out of the sink I got a water fountain bowl for her and even now I’m still buying stuff for them 😅

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

When I went to view my cat Hubble when he was about 4 weeks old I drove all the way and the woman said “you can take him today if you want” absolutely not. I had nothing and I wanted him to stay with his siblings. She gave all the siblings away the next day so the poor boy was alone for a week in a cage until I got sorted and went to get him

Chins are fun from what I see on YT. Too hot in FL unless you can afford a huge electric bill. Good luck.

Omg 12th or 13th this is so holsome! I'm so happy you got a chinchilla!! Omg I love your channel too you are so pretty I love your channel! I'm so happy to see more vids with your chinchilla in!!!

i actually love chinnies sm

the parkour & the trying not to breathe was my favorite part 😭😂

How fun!!!! 🥰💕😊

If your rescue friends allow for meetings/pair bonding at the rescue, that would be easiest for you (at least from my experience). I did NOT do that and it took over a year for successful pair bonding for 2 sets. While I’m not usually a fan of the carrier method for bonding animals, this is what worked for the second pair. Definitely a more stressful process than bonding rabbits and rats, in my opinion. For skirting boards, I don’t have any great recommendations, but maybe you could cover with additional boards that can be chewed?

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

If I lived closer to the rescue I’m sure they wouldn’t mind me doing it but they’re 3 hours away so it’s already a big stress going there and staying overnight 🥲

Maybe try rat rations for some chew toys as they have some big sturdy ones and they might last longer ❤

Chinchillas chew their houses❤

She’s sooo cute 🥰 I’d love one but they can be hard to keep so will stick to rats dog rabbit and reptiles 😂 xx

Yay

When it comes to chinchillas the bigger the cage the better, wheels aren't the best for them and they tend not to use them. Oxbow is a really good brand for hay and some of their treats are really good for chinchillas and my chinchillas are obsessed. Also shavings under really great for chinchillas you are better off using wood pellets. I have six chinchillas now in two cages and they all have different likes and needs. It is likely she might have had issues with her teeth as they grind they teeth down on hay nd wood and she didn't have much. As for skirting boards , I just have to keep my chinchillas as far away as possible and monitor them as they used to try and get them through the cage as well. Also a really good thing to give them is apple sticks that are basically small apple branches, chinchilla love them and they are really good for them to chew.

@Emiology

23 күн бұрын

Wheels are fine as long as they’re an appropriate size and they’re not excessively using them in the heat, she uses hers every day 😊 Bedding is a personal preference, I’m not a fan of wood pellets for small pets but kiln dried pine shavings aren’t going to hurt them. Luckily my vet has a good look at all her teeth and they’re fine 🤞🏼 must have just been due to poor diet staining her fur

In Switzerland it is forbidden to hold chinchillas in a cage smaller than 120cm × 55cm × 120cm (for 2 chinchillas). However, it is strongly recommended to hold them in a cage of 2m × 2m × 2m. As we have quite good laws preventing animal cruelty, this might be a good guideline :)

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

I follow the minimum guidelines for my country 😊

@cakeeeetime

Ай бұрын

But wouldn't it be better to go way above the minimum? Why not invest in a realy big cage instead of paying a lot for the minimum? They don't seem like a species which would let space go to waste ;) And many people watch your videos as guides.

@egujugapupfh7543

Ай бұрын

they should be forbidden to own but humans just have to own something

@cakeeeetime

Ай бұрын

@@egujugapupfh7543 I wouldn't go that far. Or do you have arguments that support that? You can tell me a source and I look it up. I decided against many pets, because I don't have the space, money or social network, but what you said us a very generalized statement.

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

I’m already going above the minimum for chinchillas in the U.K. many chinchilla breeders / owners / groups here keep them in 90x60x40cm cages and advise against going bigger due to stress and overheating. Ethical rescues here advise slightly bigger and I’ve got one of / the biggest cages you can buy on the market. Besides building a DIY enclosure it doesn’t get much bigger than this. Not to say that I won’t join two cages together eventually for more space, but right now I don’t have the means to do so and I’m comfortable with following the guidelines that all chinchilla rescues in the U.K. are setting 😊

Check out the chinchilla lady! She has great toys and lots of deals 😊 for the skirting boards I use a play pen because mine destroyed them 😅

The males name is going to be Orion for sure!! 😊

Perhaps for the skirting board have then replaced with plain pine ones. It's something I would consider to make it a more chin safe play area.

@Emiology

Ай бұрын

We’re moving in the next year or so so I don’t want to do anything too permanent 😊

@lynnpester6582

Ай бұрын

Well, with two chins, maybe make a pine barrier to go against the wall. Otherwise ​you may need to replace the skirting board altogether since they are avid chewers. I really wanted chins however after researching and realising I couldn't give them their cage in their own room with pine flooring and skirting boards I decided against it as they do need time out to play. I adopt unwanted hamsters instead.😊

IT LOOKS SO SQUISHYYY

17:14 you might of found a solution for this but i use edge protectors i don't recommend the white plastic ones because they chew through them but i found white metal ones at the hardware store and they worked for me 👍

@Emiology

21 күн бұрын

White metal ones would be ideal! I’ve only found silver ones so far