The difference between Dutch rats and chinchillas:

1. Eating habits:

Chinchillas: Chinchillas are pure vegetarian animals. The digestive system is relatively weak, and eating indiscriminately can cause indigestion.

Dutch rats: Dutch rats are omnivores and can eat animal protein foods as well as fresh fruits and vegetables.

2. Breed and Habits:

Chinchilla: The scientific name is Chinchilla. It is an animal of the rodent order Chinchilla, and likes to live alone.

Dutch rats: Also called guinea pigs and guinea pigs, they are members of the rodent family Guinea pigs and like to live in groups.

3. Lifespan:

Chinchilla: Chinchilla has a very docile character and a long lifespan, with the longest one reaching more than twenty years.

Dutch rats: The life span of Dutch rats is generally about 4-5 years.

4. Fertility habits:

Chinchilla: On average, chinchillas give birth to up to 1-2 babies a year, and the number of cubs in each litter is only a few.

Netherland rats: Netherland rats can usually breed once every two months, and each litter will produce 1-7 baby guinea pigs.

5. Appearance:

Chinchilla: Chinchilla looks closer to a rabbit in appearance, because it is very large, with a body length of 30 to 38cm, and its body is Fluffy, the tail will be covered with hair.

Dutch mouse: The hair of the Dutch mouse is shorter than that of the chinchilla, its body length is between 20 and 25cm, and it has no tail.