Companionship

Companionship

Chinchillas are largely nocturnal, but become active during the evening and throughout the night – perfect for when owners get back from work or school. Very young children and chinchillas, however, aren’t always a good partnership because the animals are very sensitive to rough handling and are not particularly good at sitting still to be petted.

Chinchillas like the company of other chinchillas. Choose a pair or a group, but try to make them all the same sex, and it's best to get all your pets at the same time.