How Much Does a Chinchilla Cost?

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Pet chinchillas vary in price with much of the cost determined by the chinchilla's color. The rarer or more difficult it is for a particular color, the more expensive the chinchilla will be. And while costs will also vary from breeder to breeder and from pet store to pet store, we've compiled a list that we think will give you a good idea of the potential price tag.

How Much Does a Chinchilla Cost?

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49 Responses to “How Much Does a Chinchilla Cost?”

Celsea:

No way! Im getting a chinchilla soon and i read in abook that they LOVE to be cuddled. Go to youtube.com and search chinchillas getting petted. They love to get petted. Also, they requirt the SAME stuff that a guine pig and hamster would require to live, so ya. Thanx for the info.
Celsea

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charlie:

a male chinchilla is best but females would do okay. they can get up to $225. the cheapest is a normal gray chinchilla worth $75 each. males are cheaper than females. i no this because i have both a male and female chinchilla [gray]

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Anonymous with Questions:

Okay, I was wondering if anyone could tell me how much chinchilla's cost on a monthly basis?

Thanks

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- Vera:
  
  I spent 150 for my chinchilla, 200 for his cage
  and 20-25 dollars a month for his food, hay and wood to chew on.
  you will also need to buy toys monthly on top of this.
  If you have to make a trip to the vet it can range from 100 to several hundred dollars.
  
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  - Anonymous with Questions:
    
    Thank you so much for your help ! =) I know how costly vest were but was unsure about food and hay and stuff. I wanted to know if I could afford it before getting one. Again Thanks so much!
RUSSELL:

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING A CHIN INTO MY HOME AS A PET FOR MY TWELVE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE ANIMAL, BUT I AM SURPRISED THAT THEY DON'T LIKE TO BE HELD AND CUDDLED...ALMOST DISAPPOINTED. ANY MORE PET PEEVES WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? ALSO, WE HAVE A CAT...AN OLD, INACTIVE, DECLAWED, TEMPERMENTAL CAT. WILL IT BE THE CAT'S INSTINCT TO CHASE/EAT MY CHIN!? UNTIL I KNOW, I PLAN TO KEEP THEM SEPERATE.

BIANCA RUSSELL

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- nathan:
  
  chinchills loooooove to be held and cuddled and they looooooove attention and there so soft almost irresistable to hold and play with
  
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  - Vera:
    
    Actually, Russell is right. It is rare that a chinchilla will liked to be held or cuddled for more than a minute or two. They are much happier bouncing off the walls and running around. However, after you build up enough trust with your chinchilla they do enjoy being rubbed under the chin.
- Vera:
  
  It depends on your cat if he will want to chase your chinchilla. I've had cats that love to play with mine, and others who would like nothing better than to have it for lunch. I'd introduce them slowly and see what happens.
  
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logan:

i want to get a chinchilla, but i dont know which one to get.
and which gender would be best?
and is there any website that you could buy one from, thats not expensive?
like around $90-$180.
if you could help my out,
my email is butterfly_logan@yahoo.com.
thank you

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Chinchilla Planet:

Jackie,

Chinchillas live a long time -- 10+ years. They require much more of a commitment than hamsters or guinea pigs.

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