Chinchillas require a specific amount of care and patience. They easily get lonely and/or depressed. Each chin needs at least an hour of play time every single day. If there is more than one in a cage they don't need as much. Chinchillas will chew through everything, continiously bark and may become very angry or agressive if they do not recieve enough attention. It is best to keep them in pairs if you are very busy; although keeping one at a time is acceptable if you can take proper care.
Chinchillas can be very expensive. The initial setup and price of your chinchilla will be pricey. You will need bedding, food, a large cage, toys,wire protectors,water, dust, housing, proper air conditioning, cooling floor, excersize wheel, brushes and a travel carrier. Also you will have to pay for any veternary care if necessary.
Although there is much to think about when buying a chinchilla, they are deffnitaly worth it in the long run. As long as you can provide proper care for them and won't end up giving them up, I'd say go for it. They are such sweet and fun animals!
