Feeding approach
Use timothy hay and appropriate pellets as baseline, and record hay intake, pellet grams, and appetite changes.
Weight management
Weekly weight should be reviewed together with stool and activity; trend drift often signals dental or GI pressure.
Immunization management
Follow exotic-pet clinic recommendations for staged checks, and maintain annual evaluation checkpoints in one timeline.
Parasite-control management
Parasite/skin management should be linked with records of dust-bath quality, ventilation conditions, and enclosure-cleaning rhythm.
Visit and recording advice
For heat stress, fungal skin problems, or appetite decline, record temperature-humidity curves and symptom-onset order.
Practical points
Recommended four-part baseline: temperature-humidity + feeding + stool + weekly weight.
Breed breakdown (click for details)
Standard Gray
Height: about 25 to 35 cm(excluding tail)
Weight: Typical adult 450 to 700g
Lifespan: about 10 to 15 years(can be longer with good care)
Eyes: Eyes should be bright and discharge-free; increased eye closure should prompt checks for dust and environmental irritation.
Beige Chinchilla
Height: about 25 to 35 cm(excluding tail)
Weight: Typical adult 450 to 750g
Lifespan: about 10 to 15 years
Eyes: Bright eyes; monitor for irritation in dry environments.
Black Velvet Chinchilla
Height: about 25 to 35 cm(excluding tail)
Weight: Typical adult 450 to 800g
Lifespan: about 10 to 15 years
Eyes: Eyes should be clear and bright; prompt, alert response during activity is a positive health sign.
White Wilson Chinchilla
Height: about 25 to 35 cm(excluding tail)
Weight: Typical adult 450 to 750g
Lifespan: about 10 to 15 years
Eyes: Eye and nasal status is easier to observe on light-colored individuals and should be logged continuously.
Ebony Chinchilla
Height: about 25 to 35 cm(excluding tail)
Weight: Typical adult 500 to 800g
Lifespan: about 10 to 15 years
Eyes: Eyes should remain glossy; increased eye closure with crouching posture or rapid breathing requires timely assessment.
Structured fields are aligned with the Chinese page: height, weight, lifespan, and eye traits.