Do you love fluffy soft fur? Maybe a chinchilla is the right pet for you! Meet Merry and Pippin. These two male chinchillas are brothers and need to stay together. Just like puppies and kittens, they are constantly funny and curious, and will stay spunky through their old age. These boys like to hop, climb, “popcorn,” and roll around on their fleece and in their hides. They are very social, love to play with you, perch on you, but they need different care than other typical house pets. Please research chinchilla care and see if these boys would be a good fit for your home. Despite Merry and Pippin’s many similarities, they do have distinct personalities.
Merry scurries along more than he hops. Like Pippin, Merry loves to play; however, he is a bit more timid. Merry takes a little longer to warm up to those caring for him, but will also climb on you when he wants to get somewhere. He will also sit on you to eat his treats. Merry also likes to explore the world outside of the play zone. Rather than setting up a bold blitz play like Pippin, Merry likes to find the tiniest place to try to squeeze through. If he can fit his head in the space, he will attempt to go there. He likes to explore inside boxes, crates, under shelves, and really anywhere he can get. Merry likes to relax in his hides when he is tired. After his “zoomies,” rolling, and “popcorning,” Merry will go into a hide, and just plop down on his side for an instant nap; just like a puppy! Merry loves his treats and will come to the treat container when it is shaken. He will also try to use his little front legs as arms to open it! Merry must be supervised at all times! One of the most interesting things about Merry is that he is left-handed (pawed? armed?). While eating his food and treats, Merry only uses his left “hand,” even if you place something in his right, he will quickly switch it over. Merry tolerates gentle strokes on his back, but only while he is eating. He does not enjoy being held, yet; however, with the right family and gentle patience, he is sure to come around.
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