Chinchilla from pet store

[ChinsForLife]

Does he look healthy in the pic? Is that about the right size?

 

[Amethyst]

I wonder if it was a typo and they meant 100g-120g not 10oz-12oz, that would make a lot more sense.

 

[Amethyst]

Does he look healthy in the pic? Is that about the right size?

yeah he looks fine in the pics, and if he was an only kit then it's very likely he could be around 100g already.

 

[ChinsForLife]

I wonder if it was a typo and they meant 100g-120g not 10oz-12oz, that would make a lot more sense.

Maybe. How long (inch-wise) should he be when I get him? I haven't ever been around chinchillas but at pet stores. I've heard about 9"-12" when grown, with a 6 inches tail but what about babies?

 

[ChinsForLife]

I have a video but it won't send. It sounds like he's winpering!

 

[ChinsForLife]

I wanted a girl but he was too cute to pass up!

 

[ChinsForLife]

There aren't many pics of chins at that age.

 

[ChinsForLife]

Even lone star chinchilla only posts picts of chins up to 3-4 weeks old.

 

[Amethyst]

Maybe. How long (inch-wise) should he be when I get him? I haven't ever been around chinchillas but at pet stores. I've heard about 9"-12" when grown, with a 6 inches tail but what about babies?

That is hard to answer, it's like asking how tall a kid should be at a certain age, it depends on genetics. Maybe about 3-4 inches long? I think I remember the kits I've gotten from breeders when I was younger (teenager) were small enough to fit in my hand, if that helps at all, lol

 

[Amethyst]

There aren't many pics of chins at that age.

hmm... maybe I can find some old pics... give me a minute

 

[ChinsForLife]

That is hard to answer, it's like asking how tall a kid should be at a certain age, it depends on genetics. Maybe about 3-4 inches long? I think I remember the kits I've gotten from breeders when I was younger (teenager) were small enough to fit in my hand, if that helps at all, lol

I understand. Just want a rough idea of what to expect. Maybe about the size of a hampster or a little bigger?

 

[ChinsForLife]

hmm... maybe I can find some old pics... give me a minute

Thank you!

 

[Amethyst]

Ok here are a couple of the chins I had growing up


Baby Gypsy about 12 weeks I think


Baby Crackers at 8 weeks.

 

[Amethyst]

Not the best pics, sorry, they are scans of old photos, but hopefully get an idea of size, especially with Crackers compared to the Pop tarts box, lol.

 

[ChinsForLife]

They are darling!

Not the best pics, sorry, they are scans of old photos, but hopefully get an idea of size, especially with Crackers compared to the Pop tarts box, lol.

Yes! Lol. Thank you! They are adorable!

 

[Amethyst]

I understand. Just want a rough idea of what to expect. Maybe about the size of a hampster or a little bigger?

much bigger then a hamster, he is likely a bit bigger then a hamster right now.

 

[ChinsForLife]

much bigger then a hamster, he is likely a bit bigger then a hamster right now.

Ok. Maybe the size of a guinea pig? A little smaller maybe?

 

[ChinsForLife]

Maybe about half the size of one?

 

[Amethyst]

Ok. Maybe the size of a guinea pig? A little smaller maybe?

smaller then a guinea pig, they are about the size of a guinea pig when full grown, so like maybe a bit smaller then half the size of a guinea pig

 

[ChinsForLife]

smaller then a guinea pig, they are about the size of a guinea pig when full grown, so like maybe a bit smaller then half the size of a guinea pig

Are they super active/hyper at that age? Like puppies? Or are they more laid back.