Training my Chinchilla?

Question

My chinchilla and I have been getting used to each other for the past several months, he went through a bout of depression and has finally broken out of it, but it occurred to me tonight when I was going to work that I've been pampering him. I'd like to train him to do some chores, and earn his keep. He's not a very good guard, but he is loud and his eyes glow sometimes so he might be able to scare away an intruder, but I want him to do something more tangible. He likes to play with things, so I was thinking about getting him a miniature broom and dust pan. Do you think that would work? Is there any literature on training chinchillas to do house work? I looked but couldn't find any, and I think it would be really good to help him develop some character. Thank you.

Answer 1

I think I'd just slip some fishnets stocking on him, stick a big, purple orchid behind his ear and let him choose a corner.  

But, hey, that's just me, yanno?

Answer 2

haha r u serious? it wouldn't even be able to hold a broom. just play with it and take care of it, don't make it work!

Answer 3

Chinchillas are jumpers and can easily jump up to 5'. Perhaps you would do well to start with a duster, a ceiling fan and your chinchilla. Whether or not he would enjoy it I cannot say, but you almost certainly would.

Answer 4

You would do better to teach him to dance,  he would only eat the bristles off the broom.