Chinchillas like to sleep in the daytime so the sleeping box gives them a safe space away from the light, and keeps out draughts. Chinchillas come from cool, semi-arid regions, so do not like it to be too hot or damp, though their thick fur protects them from dry cold. They should always have access to water in a bottle, or heavy dish that they cannot knock over. Chinchillas also like to have sand baths a few times a week, and you can buy special sand for them. You can let chinchillas explore your living room, though excursions need to be supervised, because they can get up to all sorts of mischief, like nibbling wallpaper and furniture.
Chinchillas can live happily in groups, or can be kept alone.
You'll need to entertain them a bit more if they're alone, making sure they have plenty of toys in their cages, and letting them out in the evening, so that they don't get bored. Feeding You can buy special high protein chinchilla pellets, and they also like raisins and other dried fruit, as well as a little greenstuff. They will also eat their hay bedding. Peanuts and sunflower seeds are best avoided. Chinchillas are more likely to stay healthy if they are kept in the right conditions and are not stressed by clumsy handling.