Natural Light / Sunlight

[ljiayi]

I have a WINDOWLESS room at home and am thinking about whether I can place my chinchilla in it. I am wondering whether natural light/sunlight is required for them to grow and live heathily? Or is it just fine to switch on the room light in the evening when they are most active?

*I am aware that they should not be under direct sunlight.

 

[seachin]

Personally I believe chins should be on a timed light source which mimics what is going on outside. Mine is 12 hours on 12 off year round. They are crepuscular, so they are neither active most during the day, nor the evening, but rather around dusk and dawn. I think it is good for them to be able to use the timed light as a natural cycle and I think it would have a great health benefit.

Now, the question I would ask is, since your room is windowless, how are you planning on getting fresh air into that space?