Keep Other Expenses In Mind When Looking At Chinchilla Prices

If you're in the market to buy a new chinchilla, there are a few guidelines you should follow to be sure that you get a good deal and a few things to look for to make sure you will have a good pet for years to come. One thing you should start doing now is looking for a breeder and start browsing various chinchilla prices. They might vary a bit from one breeder to another, so it's important to shop around and get some background information on the breeder and how they do things.

Keep in mind that buying a cheaper chinchilla might not always be the best route. Sure it will save you a little bit of money, but in the long run it may be worth a few more dollars to buy a chin from a trusted breeder that raises and breeds chinchillas in a stable, healthy environment.

The first thing you should know about chinchilla prices is that they will fluctuate depending on the color of the chin. I'm sure you know supply and demand works in all businesses, and this is no different. The rarer, more desired colored chins will demand a higher price than the more common colored ones. If you are looking for a certain color or marking when you're buying a chinchilla, you may pay a lot more than you would for a normal brown one.

Another thing you should factor into the price of your pet is how much all the chinchilla equipment will cost as well. You will need to buy a cage that's big enough, an exercise wheel, other cage accessories (water bottle, feeder, hay rack), a nesting hut, food (pellets and hay), chinchilla dust (to bathe in), and dust bath tubs. You'll probably also want to get a carrier so you can take him places (like to the vet). All of this, plus the chinchilla can easily cost you $350 or more (on the cheap side of things), and thats not including vet visits or getting your chin fixed (which will probably be around $150 in itself). So you can't just look at chinchilla prices and think that's all you'll have to pay.

Your chin may live up to 20 years if you take good care of it. Another cost you may not be aware of when buying a chinchilla is the time it will take to care for. You should be spending time with the little guy every day to bond and help him get enough exercise. They aren't creatures that you can just leave in a cage and look at once in awhile. To be healthy they need attention!

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