Does Chinchilla Shed Fur. Chinchillas naturally shed their fur every three months, losing approximately eight strands of hair per follicle, significantly more than people who lose only three strands of hair per follicle. A square centimeter of a chinchilla can contain about 20,000 hairs!
In the spring/summer as temperatures rise, the chinchillas will shed more fur as a way to have better ventilation and air circulation within their coat. A chinchilla sheds minimally, so it will not cause a noticeable bald spot. Chinchillas groom themselves regularly because otherwise, their hair tends to clog and form mats in the coat, which can prevent.