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Post by mattandhis3degus on Dec 26, 2015 10:37:22 GMT
Hi,
Can anyone confirm what temperature chinchillas should be kept at? I believed that it was 18-22C but I just wanted to check.
Many thanks,
Matt
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Post by yasmin on Dec 27, 2015 1:48:23 GMT
That sounds about right. From what I have read, too hot is a a problem for them so definitely under 26 degrees C.
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Post by moletteuk on Dec 27, 2015 17:46:25 GMT
We don't have many chin keepers here, but we have some links to other sources of info at the top of each board.
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Post by mattandhis3degus on Dec 28, 2015 1:36:50 GMT
Yes, I've started to have a look through those. I've also done a search online, but at the one end it said somewhere that 10-15C was right, and somewhere else 18-24C. I will mention if I think I've found a definitive answer.
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Post by uglibug on Dec 28, 2015 20:11:46 GMT
We keep goos but we tend to hedge our bets: if its comfortable for us its probably comfortable for them. Don't tend to worry if its a bit chilly, they have fur, but try to keep it cool in the summer.
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Post by polly on Dec 31, 2015 13:47:08 GMT
Chins prefer the cool. The cooler the better. That said, I don't have any air on at home and my chins have been comfortable with an outside temperature of 30 celcius. Reddening of the ears, laboured breathing, and lying full out are signs that cooling action should be taken. Closed curtains or blinds, marble or terracotta to sit on, or a fan blowing over a large bowl of ice can all help. It's usually heat coupled with high humidity that does the most harm to chins. Use of a dehumidifier can be useful also  . |
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