Owners who feed Chinchillas all know that chinchillas are very afraid of heat, but the unfortunate death of chinchillas from heat stroke occurs every summer. What is the temperature of chinchillas? What should I pay attention to? Let's follow the editor to learn about raising chinchillas!

What is the temperature of chinchillas?

1. The temperature suitable for chinchillas to live in is: 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 18.3-23.9 degrees. So why are there so many remarks on the Internet: chinchillas are fine if it exceeds 30 degrees, and the air conditioner is not turned on in summer? Each cat has different physiques, and individual differences are inevitable. .

2. The standard feeding temperature is no more than 23.9 degrees. In China, many cat lovers have found that 25 degrees is still tolerable for chinchillas. And more than 26 degrees, most of the cat friends who keep chinchillas, some cat friends will find that chinchillas can't be boring. Therefore, if something is wrong in such a situation, the chinchilla will immediately turn into a state of heat stroke. Therefore, it is recommended that new cat friends should prepare air conditioners for your chinchillas, and it is recommended that the temperature control should not exceed 25 degrees.

3. Chinchillas lack sweat glands, prefer a dry and cool environment, too much rain, humidity and cold wind are not good for the growth and development of chinchillas. The indoor relative humidity should be maintained at 50% to 60%. Open windows for ventilation before feeding every day. In the rainy season and winter in the south, pay attention to moisture and humidity. The weather in the north is cold, and it is necessary to do a good job of preventing cold and keeping warm, especially to keep the youngsters warm. In hot weather, ventilation and shading should be done well, and cooling facilities should be installed if conditions permit, and sufficient drinking water should be provided.

What should I pay attention to when raising?

1. Summer is a sad season for chinchillas, because chinchillas have thick hair, so when the weather is hot in summer, it is best to open the house. Air conditioner to lower the indoor temperature. If you are directly blown by the wind, you will catch a cold. Keep the chinchilla breeding environment cool and control the temperature and humidity. If the temperature exceeds 26 degrees Celsius, cooling measures must be taken; do not blow a fan on the chinchilla, which will cause the chinchilla to catch a cold; reduce or stop blowing the chinchilla; do not believe the claim of adding salt to drinking water , this is wrong; always maintain adequate drinking water.

2. You can usually use a small amount of snacks to please the chinchilla and get close to it; but don't feed it too much, such as raisins, just feed 1 to 2 pieces a day. If you feed more snacks, it will not only make chinchillas picky eaters and do not eat staple food, resulting in long-term malnutrition, but also may cause chinchillas indigestion and diarrhea.

3. The chinchilla cage should be placed in a quiet place. If the surrounding environment is noisy, chinchillas will not rest well due to tension.

4. When the chinchilla first arrives at its new home, the owner should not rush it out of the cage, but let it stay in the cage for a period of time to familiarize itself with the new environment and the new owner, and then put it away. Come out and let it play for a while, the time control can be shorter first, and the play space can also be a small space first.

5. When the owner is free, he can gently call the chinchilla's name next to the chinchilla cage and talk to it, so that the chinchilla can remember its name and the owner's voice, It should be noted that you must say it kindly, and do not scold it loudly, otherwise Chinchilla will only be afraid of you and will not approach you.

I believe that many friends who love chinchillas have a certain understanding of the temperature of chinchillas, and at the same time they have a clearer understanding of what matters should be paid attention to when raising them. I hope the above Content to help you!