Okay lets first start with leaving with your new chinchilla.
- You will need to have a carrier. {A small cage, or cat carrier works well, (do not bring an aquarium, a box, a
plastic critter container, you will offend me by doing this and I know you have not taking the time to read my
site.)}
- The car or truck you have come in must have AC or Heat depending on the time of year.
- Do not place your chinchilla directly in front of the AC vent for example to go home, your entire car should be
cool, and you should place them in the middle of the car so all sides of the carrier can be reached by the AC.
- HEAT IS A MAIN KILLER OF CHINCHILLAS!
- We do not suggest a regular water bottle during travel, it may leak. Special water bottles have been made
that do not leak during travel, they are called valstem I think. If you do have only a regular water bottle offer
water when the car is not moving at every opportunity you can.
Putting your chinchilla in its new cage
- Have the cage completely ready, all food water and stuff in place.
- Let the chinchilla come out of the carrier on its own to go in the new cage or gently put it in it's new cage.
Now for the Hard Part
- This is One of the #1 Things that is very important I tell all of my customers. Let your chinchilla settle in for a
week before playing with it. A week is usually the normal amount of time but it can take longer. I know it is
hard and you want to play with your new friend, but you need to let it settle in first, you do not want to stress
your chinchilla and have it associate you with being scared and stress.
- Your chinchilla may not eat much or drink for a day or so if it is really afraid. I have seen it take 2 days or a
little more for a chin to get comfortable. Be sure to check that the watter bottle is working if you tap on it. And
have food in a couple places in the cage.
If you are going to bond this chinchilla with other chinchillas please visit our bonding and pairing link for more info
and helpful tips.
These are my experiences I have shared above, ask your vet what you should do with your chinchilla situation.
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