Chinchillas are able to make a variety of different sounds, each meaning completely different things. Here is a list of some of their noises and what they mean:
1.The conctact call- This is a series of little grunts/squeks your chinchilla makes to see if there is anyone near him (chinchilla or person)
2.Painful or fearful call- When they get frightened they will let out a sharp screech
3.Warning clicks- When a chinchilla is warning you to get away from it (for any reason) it will begin to chatter its teeth. I suggest leaving them alone or you may get sprayed!
4. Alarm Call- When a chinchilla sees something as a threat they will begin a series of loud cries to try and warn others around him
5. Aggresive bark- When your chinchilla becomes annoyed (not upset) he will let out a grunting noise. This does not mean he is angry, just that he doesn't want to be picked up or whatever you are trying to do. If he begins to chatter his teeth though, you should stop doing what's bothering him.
Some of these can vary, depending on the chinchilla! But for the majority of them, these are their communicating with you. Make sure to spend time with your chinchilla, getting to know their personality and what they're trying to tell you
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