Picchu and Mika (chinchillas) came to us separately. Picchu was found loose by animal control and brought to our local humane society. She has some missing hair in places and needed to be seen by an exotic animal vet.
We took her in and provided specialty care for her skin condition. Knowing that chinchillas are highly social, we started to look for a friend for her. We stumbled upon Mika on Craigslist. She was being offered for free after her child owners lost interest in her because she was biting them (out of fear). As soon as we introduced these two, they became instant best friends.
They often sleep cuddled together. When we provide their dust bath bin, Picchu always jumps in first. Mika happily bathes in the dust outside the bin that Picchu spilled. Through their work with young clients, these gals have found that humans are pretty awesome. Instead of being held and cuddled, they prefer to stand on your palms and touch noses. Watching them eat is a favorite pastime for all. They enjoy chewing sticks by eating them like corn on the cob!
We took her in and provided specialty care for her skin condition. Knowing that chinchillas are highly social, we started to look for a friend for her. We stumbled upon Mika on Craigslist. She was being offered for free after her child owners lost interest in her because she was biting them (out of fear). As soon as we introduced these two, they became instant best friends.
They often sleep cuddled together. When we provide their dust bath bin, Picchu always jumps in first. Mika happily bathes in the dust outside the bin that Picchu spilled. Through their work with young clients, these gals have found that humans are pretty awesome. Instead of being held and cuddled, they prefer to stand on your palms and touch noses. Watching them eat is a favorite pastime for all. They enjoy chewing sticks by eating them like corn on the cob!