If you have a little chinchilla then you probably know that they aren't silent creatures. Some chins are quieter than others, but they all make a little noise at the very least. Chinchillas make a wide variety of sounds, and each chinchilla has a unique 'voice' just like people do. Aside from all the noise he might make in his cage at night while you're trying to sleep, here are four common vocal noises that most chinchillas tend to make.

If you hear your chinchilla barking, it usually means he is stressed out about something and scared. If you just got your chin, he may bark at you when you try to pick him up, warning you that he doesn't want to be touched yet. When you hear this noise, it's usually a good idea to check on him to make sure he's not caught in his cage somehow, or if you have other pets that they aren't bothering him. However, if they bark every night and wake you up, your chin may be doing that just to get attention. As long as he's safe and comfortable, you should probably ignore it so he will stop waking you up at night.

When your chinchilla cries, it is usually not a pleasant sound and you'll automatically know something is wrong. If you take good care of your chin and make sure he's well protected, you may not ever hear this sound. But things do happen, and if he hurts himself or you step on his tail he may yelp in pain.

This is the most enjoyable sound that your chinchilla will make. He may make this sound when he sees you come in the door or if he is greeting or communicating with another chin. As you spend time and get to know your chinchilla you will begin to recognize that this sound means he is happy. Another common occurrence of this noise is when you walk up to his cage and he knows it's time to get out of his cage and play.

They do this for a variety of reasons, after you get to know your chin you'll probably be able to tell what the occasion is. They may chatter their teeth if they are in pain or anxious about something. Then on the other hand, they have also been observed doing this when they are happy , so this one will be up to you to figure out for your chin.