Before purchasing a chinchilla from ChinchillAZ.org, you will be required to provide answers to the following questions. These questions are not meant to intimidate you. Rather, they help to determine what additional information we might be able to provide for you, especially if you are new to owning chinchillas. If there are any questions that you do not know the answer to, just let us know. More than anything, we are here to help and to ensure that you are comfortable with these animals and that they will be comfortable with you.



Your name:

Your e-mail:

Your city and state:

Have you ever owned a chinchilla before? If you currently own a chinchilla, please list the sex and age of your pet.


If you currently own a chinchilla, please describe how you would go about quarantining a new chinchilla.


Will this chinchilla be used in a breeding program?


Chinchillas do best with another chinchilla to keep them company. Are you interested in purchasing multiple chins?
Please note that discounts are given for purchasing more than one chinchilla.


Are you at least 18 years of age? Who will be responsible for the feeding, watering, and veterinary expenses associated with your chin?


Do you have money set aside for emergency veterinary services? If so, how much would you expect to spend for an emergency?


Do you have an experienced chinchilla vet in your area? If so, please provide the name, address, and telephone number of your vet. If not, please let me know so that I can assist you in attempting to locate one.


What brand of feed do you plan to use? What type of hay?


What type of cage will you provide and what size? If possible, please provide a link to the cage you have or are planning to purchase.


What room of your home will this chin be housed in?


Does this room have air conditioning?


What temperature and humidity levels are safe for chins?


What type of bedding will you use?


Name at least one type of wood that is safe for chinchillas.


What kind of enrichment will you provide? (Toys, wheels, etc.) How will you provide exercise for your chin?


How do chinchillas get clean?


What color should your chinchilla's teeth be? What might cause your chin's teeth to be a different color?


Anything you would like to add?



   

 




 
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