What is the chinchilla's cry? What does the chinchilla's cry mean?

Chinchillas are quiet pets and often sleep, but they can also make calls. And the different calls of chinchillas have different meanings. Some mean happiness, while others mean fear. So how do you tell them apart?

Why do chinchillas cry?

First, chinchillas may cry out because they feel lonely and bored, and want to attract the owner's attention, to let the owner or other friends play with it, or to feed it.

Second, when feeling pain or fear, chinchillas will also use barking to express or call for help, and at this time they need to be comforted.

Third, the chinchilla is crying because it is in a bad mood.

Fourth, chinchillas will make noises to intimidate the other party when they are attacked. If a chinchilla makes a short chirping sound, it means that it is dissatisfied.

What does the chinchilla's cry mean?

When a chinchilla wants to play with its owner, it will make a cooing sound, which means it wants to get the owner's attention. It will also run towards the owner when the owner approaches it.

If a chinchilla does not get a response from its owner, it will make a chirping sound, and the frequency of the call is very short, just like coughing, which means that it is a little angry and is expressing its dissatisfaction.

When a chinchilla chirps loudly, it means that it feels threatened or insecure, and this feeling is usually emitted when it is afraid or frightened.

How to cultivate affection with chinchillas

First, increase the frequency of appearing in front of the chinchilla, talk and communicate with the chinchilla more often, and use gentle language.

Second, feed snacks. You can feed it some of its favorite foods at ordinary times, and give them to it with your hands to increase interaction and cultivate affection.

Third, play with your chinchilla using some of its favorite toys, which will increase your affection.