If you have a small chinchilla, you probably know that they are not silent creatures. Some chins are quieter than others, but they all make at least a little bit of noise. Chinchillas make a wide variety of sounds, and each chinchilla has a unique ‘voice’, just like people. Aside from all the noise it might make in its cage at night while you’re trying to sleep, here are four common vocal noises most chinchillas tend to make.
bark
If you hear your chinchilla barking, it usually means that he is stressed about something and scared. If you only have his chin, he may bark at you when you try to pick him up, warning you that he doesn’t want you to touch him just yet. When you hear this noise, it’s usually a good idea to check on him to make sure he isn’t trapped in his crate in some way, or if you have other pets that aren’t bothering him. However, if he barks every night and wakes you up, your chin may be doing it just for attention. As long as he’s safe and comfortable, you should probably ignore him so he stops waking you up at night.
The cry of the chinchilla
When your chinchilla cries, it is usually not a pleasant sound and you will automatically know that something is wrong. If you take good care of his chin and make sure it’s well protected, you may never hear this sound. But things happen, and if he gets hurt or you step on his tail, he may scream in pain.
coo
This is the most pleasant sound your chinchilla will make. He may make this sound when he sees you walk in the door or if he is greeting or communicating with another Chin. As time passes and you get to know your chinchilla, he will begin to recognize that this sound means that he is happy. Another common occurrence of this noise is when you walk up to his cage and he knows it’s time to get out of his cage and play.
chattering teeth
They do this for a variety of reasons, after you get to know your chin you’ll probably be able to tell what the occasion is. They may chatter their teeth if they are in pain or anxious about something. Then, on the other hand, they have also been observed to do this when they are happy, so it will be up to you to figure it out for your chin.
