This page is about us and the chinchilla known as Tim
Our Leader Tim
Our sacred and enigmatic leader of the Chinchilla Covenant is Timothy or 'Tim' for simplicity. The Great and Heavenly Timothy is shrouded in mystery and reverence among his devoted followers. Born into obscurity, Tim's journey to spiritual enlightenment began in the most unexpected of places – amidst the soft fur and gentle chirps of chinchillas. Guided by what he describes as 'divine whispers' from these humble creatures, Tim emerged as a charismatic leader, captivating the hearts and minds of those seeking profound truths. Known for his unwavering dedication the the Convent and spreading its teachings, Tim is celebrated for his profound insights into the mystical realm of chinchilla lore. As the guiding light of our sanctuary, Tim continues to inspire and lead us on our path to spiritual fulfillment, forever weaving his legacy into the tapestry of our sacred community.
Facts about our Leader and our Covenant
Tim founded the church in 900 BC using nothing but some fur and pure willpower.
All Chinchillas and members of the church can psychically communicate with Tim.
Tim goes bowling on Tuesdays and wants to start a league for the church.
Every Member of the Church eats 3 rose hips a day to show faith to the Almighty Tim Above.
If you hear chewing in your wall behind your bed, that's Tim!
If you do enough long jumps you'll be able to join The Church's Long Jump team.
Tim has kissed Cuthulu on the lips.
After 5 years of joining the Church, you get the gift of Tim's Holy Fur Clump. You can use it for Needle Felting or something else.
Offerings that are safe or unsafe chinchillas
SAFE
NOT SAFE
Raisins
Citrus fruits
Dried Rose Hips
Corn
Timothy hay
Fruits (high in sugar)
Chinchilla pellets
Nuts and seeds
Alfalfa hay (in moderation)
Lettuce
Oat hay
Human treats (e.g., chocolate, candy, chips)
Orchard grass hay
Nuts and seeds
Occasional treats (e.g., plain cereals, oats)
Processed foods and dairy
Facts about Chinchilla-Kind
Chinchillas can live for up to 20 years in expert care/captivity.
They can weight about 1-2 pounds and get as long as 11 inches though they could get even longer. They can jump very high due to their longer hind legs.
Their fur is so dense because they grow 50 to 75 hairs from a single hair follicle. This is why they need to be to be kept cool and dry in order to make sure they stay healthy.
If a chinchilla is threatened or under attack, it may do a “fur slip” and release clumps of fur, leaving a potential predator empty handed.
A colony of chinchillas is called a herd and these colonies can have 100s of chinchillas involved.
There are two chinchilla species: the long-tailed or Chilean Chinchilla lanigera and the short-tailed Chinchilla chinchilla. They are native to the Andes Mountains of northern Chile
American mining engineer named Mathias F. Chapman fell in love with the rotund little rodents and received special permission from the Chilean government to import nearly a dozen chinchillas into the US in the 1920s. Its possible that every chinchilla thats here in the US in the modern day is a descendant of those imported chinchillas
Domestic chinchillas are almost twice the size of purely wild chinchillas.
Chinchillas take only dust baths in order to keep their coat clean since its so dense and their skin releases oils that need to be absorbed by the dust.
Chinchillas are nocturnal and are most active at night and at dusk and sleep during the day.
Chinchillas are herbivores and eat lots of grains and seeds. They need an extremely specific high fiber diet in order to stay healthy. They also need a very balanced diet of hays and foods, woods and treats are also important.