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Chinchillas raised on a ranch get treated differently than those that are raised by breeders and pet owners. Breeders and pet owners raised and treat their chinchillas like pets; ranchers treat their chinchillas like livestock. To the ranchers, this is a business and they could care less about the animals getting adequate exercise or any exercise at all. Their main concern is making a profit at the animal's expense. Don't tell that to the breeder or pet owner. In order to sustain their livelihood, they make sure that their pet chinchillas get in enough exercise to get them through each day.
Chinchillas raised on a ranch get treated differently than those that are raised by breeders and pet owners. Breeders and pet owners raised and treat their chinchillas like pets; ranchers treat their chinchillas like livestock. To the ranchers, this is a business and they could care less about the animals getting adequate exercise or any exercise at all. Their main concern is making a profit at the animal's expense. Don't tell that to the breeder or pet owner. In order to sustain their livelihood, they make sure that their pet chinchillas get in enough exercise to get them through each day.
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Chinchillas should have time to exercise out of their cages every day. They need to have time to be free, provided there is supervision. This would only happen with breeders and pet owners. They know that these exotic animals get stressed when they feel they are being confined. Stress can cause them to be anti-social and withdrawn. They get irritated and start biting their fur. The chinchillas raised on the ranch can't move very well because the ranchers don't take the time for them to exercise. When they do get a chance to roam, it's at a snail's pace because of the confinement.
In order for the chinchilla to live a long and healthy life, it is imperative that they get out of their cage and get some type of exercise, even if it's just walking around. The chinchilla will also stay happy. So if you're a breeder or a pet owner, you should do what you need to do to make this happen. A regular exercise regimen will decrease stress and in turn keeps your immune system from harm.
When you really care for a chinchilla, they know it. They know when you really love them and have their best interest at heart. They have a positive attitude and they will be able to trust you and relate to you better. This will definitely show when you allow them to have time out of their cage. This eliminates other stress-related actions, such as spraying urine or fighting with other chinchillas. This will help them relate to other chinchillas and get along with them as well. The best exercises for them are walking and getting on the wheel located in their cage. Doing exercises on the wheel can reduce the presence of being overweight and/or obese.
There is no such thing as a chinchilla getting too much exercise or eating too much. They know when they've had enough of both. When they're tired, they'll stop and take a break. Exercising on a regular basis can eliminate potential health or behavioral problems, including stress.
The key with exercise is that it needs to be regular and consistent. You can help your pet do this by increasing the muscle tone, agility and mobility. You have to remember not to confine them like they're in jail. Otherwise, they'll look dumpy like the ones that are raised on the ranch. That is one way for them not to stick around for the long haul.
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This is wrong information, please note:
* Breeders agree with ranchers, because they are the experts.
* Exercise is unnecessary and triggers stress hormones. Chins are descended from burrow and rock crevice dwelling animals who conserve their energy and hide safely in their snug little holes 90% of their day. They forage and take food back to their den for the other frightening 10%, and don't risk exposure to predators unless they're hungry.
* Ranched chinchillas are some of the best looking animals in the world. Ranchers take very good care of their animals. You've never been to a actual chin ranch or you wouldn't dare write such rubbish.
* Chins don't need exercise to maintain muscle tone, reduce stress, improve agility, mobility, prevent obesity, prevent spraying, stop chewing, or any of the other reasons you listed. In fact, running on a wheel can contribute to stress related behaviors and illnesses.
* Fur chewing is not caused by lack of exercise.
* Chins can indeed get too much exercise. An owner will know when their chin acts tired, collapses, has siezures, or dies for no apparent reason.
* Ranchers don't exercise their chins because it's not good for them. Experienced breeders don't either. You haven't done your research.
Please remove this article, you are spreading bad information and endangering pet chinchilla health. * Breeders agree with ranchers, because they are the experts.
* Exercise is unnecessary and triggers stress hormones. Chins are descended from burrow and rock crevice dwelling animals who conserve their energy and hide safely in their snug little holes 90% of their day. They forage and take food back to their den for the other frightening 10%, and don't risk exposure to predators unless they're hungry.
* Ranched chinchillas are some of the best looking animals in the world. Ranchers take very good care of their animals. You've never been to a actual chin ranch or you wouldn't dare write such rubbish.
* Chins don't need exercise to maintain muscle tone, reduce stress, improve agility, mobility, prevent obesity, prevent spraying, stop chewing, or any of the other reasons you listed. In fact, running on a wheel can contribute to stress related behaviors and illnesses.
* Fur chewing is not caused by lack of exercise.
* Chins can indeed get too much exercise. An owner will know when their chin acts tired, collapses, has siezures, or dies for no apparent reason.
* Ranchers don't exercise their chins because it's not good for them. Experienced breeders don't either. You haven't done your research.
This is wrong information, please note:
ReplyDelete* Breeders agree with ranchers, because they are the experts.
* Exercise is unnecessary and triggers stress hormones. Chins are descended from burrow and rock crevice dwelling animals who conserve their energy and hide safely in their snug little holes 90% of their day. They forage and take food back to their den for the other frightening 10%, and don't risk exposure to predators unless they're hungry.
* Ranched chinchillas are some of the best looking animals in the world. Ranchers take very good care of their animals. You've never been to a actual chin ranch or you wouldn't dare write such rubbish.
* Chins don't need exercise to maintain muscle tone, reduce stress, improve agility, mobility, prevent obesity, prevent spraying, stop chewing, or any of the other reasons you listed. In fact, running on a wheel can contribute to stress related behaviors and illnesses.
* Fur chewing is not caused by lack of exercise.
* Chins can indeed get too much exercise. An owner will know when their chin acts tired, collapses, has siezures, or dies for no apparent reason.
* Ranchers don't exercise their chins because it's not good for them. Experienced breeders don't either. You haven't done your research.
Please remove this article, you are spreading bad information and endangering pet chinchilla health.