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Chinchilla Rabbits

This breed of rabbit is named for the chinchilla — a rodent known for its silky, uniquely colored fur. What’s so special about the coat? The fur is slate blue at the base, a pearly grey in the middle, and white tipped with black at the ends. There are three breeds of chinchilla rabbits recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders’ Association. Standard Chinchilla: a breed that originated in France and was introduced after World War One. The average weight of a standard chinchilla rabbit is between five and seven and a half pounds. Females (does) are generally heavier than males … Continue reading →

Taming Your Pet Mouse

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Mice are social, active, and curious — and can become used to handling with some time and patience. After they become used to their new cage home, you can start getting them used to you and your family. Spend time around the cage. Let the mice hear your voice. Don’t move too quickly or speak too loudly. Offer a treat through the bars of the cage — try millet or sunflower seeds. Offer a treat on the palm of your hand. You can move the treat up your arm gradually, to encourage the mouse to climb into your hand and … Continue reading →

The Pets Blog Week in Review for Jun 25-Jul 1

Last week Aimee and I wrapped up June and ushered in July here in the Pets Blog. From Jacques Cousteau to chinchillas, I guess you could say we again covered the gamut. If you missed a day, reference the handy recap below to catch up with what we covered on: Monday, June 25 He took us to the depths of the ocean and paved the way for other animal activists. To him we pay tribute in In Memoriam: Jacques Cousteau. Providing a suitable living environment is important for your sensitive-skinned amphibian friends. Aimee looks at three types of tanks for … Continue reading →

Taming Your Chinchilla

Chinchillas are active and playful pets, and can become accustomed to human handling with a little time and patience. The younger your chinchilla is, the easier time you’ll have. Try to find a chinchilla who has been handled frequently — this will make your work a lot easier. But you can tame just about any chinchilla of any age. Here are a few basic tips: Take your time. When you first bring your chinchilla home, give him a chance to adjust to the new environment. Keep interaction and cage maintenance to a minimum for the first few days — that … Continue reading →