Why is my chinchilla so hyper?

Chinchillas come from high in the mountains and have dense fur – they overheat easily. They are not used to humidity, and they need the temperatures to be cool – they’re most comfortable between 55-65 degrees, but anything over 70-75 (depending on humidity) and they need an air conditioner going in their room.

How do I get my chinchilla to calm down?

Give your chinchilla a little cuddle or let it take a ride on your shoulder. While your chinchilla is running around, let it take the initiative in approaching you. This builds trust and allows your chinchilla to be more comfortable around you.

Why is my chinchilla so jumpy?

A chinchilla that is in a playful mood will do what a lot of toddlers do when happy — jump and hop around! For chins, “hopping mad” doesn’t apply — they’re “hopping happy!” You might see your chin hop across the room like a kangaroo or jump straight up into the air, land and do it again.

What age do chinchillas calm down?

Getting an 8-10 week old baby DOES NOT guarantee that your raising the animal from a young age will create a well tempered animal in the end. For a 3-5 month old – Well, most likely they’re a full blown hellion by now, but they’ll calm down after they get out of the “terrible two” stage.

Why does my chinchilla keep biting me?

Biting can occur when a chinchilla is new to its surroundings, frightened, irritated, untrained, not properly socialized with humans, or has been previously mistreated. A chinchilla may nibble for a variety of reasons. Nibbling is also a way that chinchillas will show affection to other chinchillas and to their owners.

Do chinchillas get depressed?

Depression Symptoms Chinchillas are among a few domestic animals good at hiding health problems. When depressed, a chin will eat very little, will refuse to play or interact with his toys, and will neglect to move around his cage. A depressed chinchilla may chew his fur and become indifferent to his surroundings.

Do chinchillas learn their name?

Yes, chinchillas can learn their name, but the process will take time. You stand the best chance of success if you reward the chinchilla with a treat, so they associate their name with a tasty tidbit.