Training & BehaviorIm thinking about getting a Chinchilla but I have a pretty large family (5 kids, me and my husband). The youngest is about a year old, and the oldest is 12 years old. Would it be ok to let the Chinchilla around all my kids? Also, how do you potty tra
Chinchillas can be entertaining pets but if they are not handled when young they can be flighty/jumpy and difficult to catch, so keep that in mind, in particular with children of younger age (also, some young children may injure a chinchilla by grabbing roughly). Because of this, younger children should always be monitored closely around a small pet like this. Some chinchillas can be potty trained if started at a young age, but usually only for urine, not for bowel movements. Most chinchillas will choose a corner of their cage to use the bathroom and you can place a litterpan in this area along with some soiled litter to encourage use of the litterbox.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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