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By Eleanor O.
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Eleanor O.

Hey, my name is Eleanor. I’m one of the LMC admins, and I post here regularly. I’ve loved chinchillas my whole life, so if you love your chinchillas too, you’re in the right place! :)

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    What Do You Need for a New Chinchilla? [Full List]
    January 5, 2021 By Eleanor O.

    Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. That means we make a small commission if you buy …

  • Chinchilla Handling
    Why Is My Chinchilla Shaking?
    August 3, 2020 By Eleanor O.

    Let's say you pick your chinchilla up, and notice a slight vibration, or even the feeling of it quivering and …

  • Chinchilla Nutrition
    Can Chinchillas Eat Popcorn?
    July 3, 2020 By Eleanor O.

    Popcorn is a relatively healthy snack. But is it similarly suitable and good for chinchillas? Or could it cause digestive …

  • Chinchilla Health
    Why Are My Chinchilla’s Ears Dry?
    July 3, 2020 By Eleanor O.

    Your chinchilla's ears can get dry, flaky and cracked for several reasons. But why might that happen even if you …

  • Chinchilla Behavior
    Are Chinchillas Dangerous? Biting, Scratching & More
    July 3, 2020 By Eleanor O.

    Chinchillas are loving, docile animals. But affectionate pets can turn nasty and even dangerous sometimes: biting, scratching and more. So …

  • Chinchilla Nutrition
    Can Chinchillas Eat Bread?
    July 2, 2020 By Eleanor O.

    If you've run out of hay and pellets, and you need something to feed your chinchilla, you may want to …

  • Chinchilla Nutrition
    What Is a Cuttlebone?
    July 1, 2020 By Eleanor O.

    Cuttlebones are common cage toys people give to their pets. But what are they for? What even are cuttlebones, and …

  • Chinchilla Care
    Do Chinchillas Poop a Lot?
    July 1, 2020 By Eleanor O.
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    Everybody poops (including your chinchilla). But how much do chinchillas poop? Do they poop on you, and is it disgusting …

  • Chinchilla Care
    How to Bathe a Chinchilla in Water (Step by Step)
    July 1, 2020 By Eleanor O.

    Chinchillas take dust baths, not water baths, although it is possible to bathe a chinchilla in water if you know …

  • Chinchilla Nutrition
    Can Chinchillas Eat Lavender?
    June 30, 2020 By Eleanor O.

    Lavender has a great reputation as a helpful herb. But would either its raw form, or lavender essential oil, be …

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