A sociable animal
The chinchilla should not be alone.
It is a sociable animal that needs its peers to be happy. It is highly recommended to have minimum 2 chinchillas together. The rules of cohabitation must be respected for not rush the animals and not make them hurt each other. Chinchillas have personalities that may not match, sometimes animals may never by friendly.
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The chinchilla is easily affraid.
Chinchillas are affectionate, but you need to tame them with praise and reward.. They can be easily affraid , they can defend their territor, ruine your apartment, they are fear to the outside. You need time and respect their needs for gain their confidense. A guid to how to interact with your chinchilla and a guid for understanding their comportment can help you.
