Yuffie is a female standard piebald chinchilla, born in late May of 2007.She came to us unexpectantly, as she was one of three in a litter sired by a friend's two chinchillas. After getting their female spayed, they decided to keep the two males, and we got the female.
Having never owned a chinchilla, I did a ton of research before she was old enough to bring home. Thank goodness I did, because chinchillas are relatively complex little creatures. They cannot eat a lot of food that you could safely give to, say, a rabbit. Their diets are much more finicky. They also have the energy level of a caffeinated cheetah, and one of Yuffie's favorite pastimes is flying around her cage at "Warp 10".
She was a runt, significantly smaller than her brothers. Even now, full grown, she is not as big as most standard chinchillas. Otherwise, she is healthy, happy, and full of boundless energy.
Socialized since a kit, Yuffie is an extremely well-socialized chinchilla. She is friendly and curious to anyone who apporaches her cage, and loves coming out for playtime in our pet-proofed playroom.
Yuffie was a pleasant surprise addition to our house. She's a nutcase and full of energy and personality.
