Hi Alie,
Years ago when I lived at home we had 3 chinch's. To be honest they weren't that good pets for us, but I think we didn't know how best to fullfill their needs. In fact they got re-homed after they ate through an entire plasterboard wall and water pipe...LOL!! Wasn't funny at the time. Think they were going at it for a while behind a cupboard in the animal room!! They didn't much liked being handled wither but would bear it. They are so cute and fluffy though aren't they. I hope someone on here can give you the benefit of their positive experience!!