My chinchilla is making a nest with her bedding?

Question

ok, my chinchilla is really fat, drinking and eating more, and has been laying around a lot. during the past few days she has been pushing her bedding in one corner like she is making a nest. is this normal behavior for a pregnant chinchilla or does she just really enjoy making a mess with her bedding? i am not sure if she is pregnant or not, but if she is do i have to do anything special for her?

thanks =)

Answer 1

That's what my chinchilla did before she had babies. At Petsmart, they have food for pregnant chinchillas. It's supposed to be extra healthy and satisfying for the babies too.