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I have a 6-year-old Chinchilla, Nina. Her cage is in the same room as Rico's.....She doesn't mind loud noises at all (she also lives with three pugs and one cat). The pugs like to bark sometimes, and, of course, Rico likes to make himself heard on occasion. She doesn't mind at all. Chinchilla's do need large cages, though. Nina's is as large as Rico's cage, with multiple levels. Free choice timothy hay is a must, and I also offer Oxbow Chinchilla pellets, dried and fresh fruits and other treats. She has a lot of chew toys, pumice stones for her teeth, a hammock and a soft cushy bed. She also has a large ball that she rolls around the house in for at least a couple of hours per day. She literally runs the ball into the pugs and cat (she has no fear). Rico has seen her (and vice versa). Like others have said, chinchillas are very docile. They do require daily handling and interaction to keep them tame, though. Daily sand baths are a must (no water baths). They are very quick and agile, and they love to chew. So I do not allow Nina free run of the house as she will quickly destroy the baseboards and wire (which could be fatal). Found out about the baseboards the hard way.....thought I could watch her closely enough. Could do that .... just not quick enough to stop her. They're great pets!! I just keep her separate from Rico, but they have no problem being roomies (they're cages are also not right next to each other).
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