Chinchillas are not inexpensive animals to care for. A great deal of time and money must be invested to insure chinnies have happy, healthy homes and are provided with the best possible care.

The day that you go to pick up your chinchilla will be both exciting and probably a little nerve-racking. Having a checklist to help you insure that you don't forget the important things can be very beneficial.

Chinchillas are very much creatures of habit. They like routines and tend to be a little more happy and relaxed in an environment where a routine has been established. Routines also help chin owners to ensure that all of their duties have been performed in regards to chinnie care.

When you plan a trip away from your home and you don't plan to take your chinchilla with you, it is critical that the person caring for your pet has a clear understanding of what you expect of them.