Chinchillas and Guinea Pigs?

[Jessika]

They do better in pairs I've read and are not pets for novices! They need a large cage and like to jump so they will need ledges and a tall cage so they can jump from ledge to ledge.

They are very shy animals with training can come to be friendly towards and around you but don't be surprised if they hide in their cage all day.

[Suki Wingy]

they don't tollerate temps over 75 F I read.

[Jessika]

they don't tollerate temps over 75 F I read.

Ah you just reminded me, this is true because they are native to colder temperatures in mountains. I forget in which region but they do do better in cooler temperatures.

[Suki Wingy]

Volcanic mountains of the Andes

[chrissycat21]

I definatley would not put them with guinea pigs. Please keep your piggys happy and safe with just each other.

[IRescue452]

Perhaps if they grow up together they would be fine, but I wouldn't want to risk it. I know my sister's chins would not get along with guinea pigs.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I have 3 chinchillas. What the others have said is all right.
They are wonderful pets, but certainly not for everyone.
They are 'shy' animals and often don't like to be held.
They can die from being in temperatures too warm. I have a marble slab that I put in their cage for them to lay on which helps from overheating if the power goes out.
I definitely would not put them with guinea pigs.
They do need dust bathes. I give mine a dust bath a couple times a week.
They are nocturnal and very noisy at night.
They are quite messy. The dust gets everywhere and their fur flies everywhere too. Vacuuming often (daily) is a must. I have a shop vac that works well.