Chinchillas are among the most intelligent of mammals, which is why they need to be socialized from an early age. They can be very submissive and fearful of new people, so itג€™s important to introduce them gradually. You can keep your chinchilla in its cage as long as you like but there are some things that you should know about before doing so. Chinchillas donג€™t like being trapped and will go back to their cage on their own if given the chance. However, this usually takes a long time for them to do because they want the freedom beyond their cage walls.
Read on for more information about how your chinchilla will react once you bring them home or take them out of their enclosure for the first time.
How Do I Get My Chinchilla Back in Its Cage?
The first time you take your chinchilla out of its cage, it will probably be in a state of shock. This is the same for other animals who are taken out of their regular environment. If your chinchilla doesnג€™t go back to its cage on its own, then you can gently carry it in there. Additionally, some owners use a towel or blanket to wrap around the chinchilla so that they donג€™t feel threatened. Itג€™s important to maintain these steps until the animal calms down.
Your chinchilla will likely go back to its cage on its own after a few hours; it just needs some time and space outside the safety of their home.
What Do You Do When Your Chinchilla Gets Out of Its Cage?
When your chinchilla gets out of its cage, it will be frightened and may run to the nearest hiding spot. Chinchillas can be very frightened of unfamiliar things and people, so they can act like they’re in shock as they run around looking for a place to hide. They will probably huddle up in their sleeping area or their food area. If you find your chinchilla hiding in one of these places, you should try to coax them out. You should then place them back into the cage or near a familiar item that’s been moved from the cage for a short time.
If your chinchilla escapes from the cage
When your chinchilla escapes from the enclosure it’s important not to panic as this could cause your pet to become more panicked as well. It’s likely that your chinchilla will be terrified and trying to find a way back inside their home without you watching them. If this happens, allow your animal some space to explore until they feel safe enough to come back home on their own. Once they’re clear of danger, then you can feed them and give them water and maybe even take them outside for some fresh air if you think it would make them more comfortable with being around people again.
How Long Does It Take To Train a Chinchilla?
It can take a lot of time and patience to train your chinchilla. First, it’s important to socialize the animal from an early age using positive reinforcement. However, after you’ve done that for a while, you’ll have to begin training your chinchilla in other areas like their behavior and diet. You’ll need to make sure the cage is appropriate for the size of your chinchilla as well as have enough toys available for them.
It’s also important to establish a routine and always keep your chinchilla in the same place–this will help them get used to their new surroundings. They should be introduced carefully so they don’t become frightened and retreat back into their cage or run away.
Keep in mind that when you’re introducing them, the most important thing is that you not be aggressive with them or do anything sudden–chinchillas are very sensitive animals and can become scared if startled by something they don’t understand.
How Often Should a Cage Be Cleaned?
You should clean your chinchillaג€™s cage out once or twice a week. If you think it needs to be cleaned more than that, you will need to take them out of their cage for a few hours each day and let them explore the house. Chinchillas are social creatures, so they enjoy being around people, but they also like their privacy.
If you decide to take your chinchilla out of the cage, make sure that you donג€™t leave him alone in the house all day. He needs to interact with other friendly animals and humans. Your chinchilla will also need a lot of interaction with other doghouses and trees around the home.
