The dangers of raising chinchillas

1. Economic issues

The number of chinchillas in the country is small, and their reproductive capacity is low, so The price is on the high side. Generally, the price of chinchillas is affected by many factors, the most important one being coat color. Black chinchillas are the most expensive, with an approximate market price of around 3,000 yuan, while gray chinchillas can be bought for 600 yuan.

2. Allergy issues

Chinchillas have the densest coat in the world, with flying hairs. The bath sand used for chinchillas to bathe is in powder form. When chinchillas take a bath, they will It causes bath sand to fly all over the sky, which is very harmful to people with rhinitis or respiratory infections.

3. The issue of family members

Chinchillas are not like cats and dogs that can have various interactions with their owners. They are not very family members and are very aloof. Moreover, chinchillas basically rely on smell and biting to understand the world. If they are kept free, they will bite anything at will.

4. Environmental issues

Chinchillas have relatively high temperature requirements and usually live between 17 and 26 degrees Celsius. Especially in summer, they need air conditioning or ice nests for cooling.

5. Health problems

Chinchillas are very fragile, have no resistance to fungi, and tend to shed hair easily when frightened. Their gastrointestinal problems are also poor and they often suffer from diarrhea.

6. Lifespan issue

The lifespan of a chinchilla is generally about 10 years. This is when the owner takes careful care of it. Many chinchillas have a short life due to the owner's negligence.