Instructions
Place both of your hands underneath the chinchilla. The palm of one hand should sit under the back feet while the other hand cups the upper legs and chest gently. Do not put pressure on the front legs or restrict the chinchilla's tail.
Adjust your hand holding the chinchilla's chest upwards so the animal's front feet sit higher than the back feet, according to the Dog Breed Info website.
Rest the chinchilla against your chest or stomach.
How to Hold a Chinchilla
At some point during a chinchilla's lifespan, it needs to be held. Whether you hold it while the cage is cleaned, to take it to the vet or another reason, holding a chinchilla poses a challenge. A chinchilla is a type of rodent that somewhat resembles a small rabbit with mouse ears and a tail. Most chinchillas don't really like to cuddle. They try to jump out of your hands. This tendency requires owners to hold a chinchilla so it can't move around too much. Because of the chinchilla's movement, children may have trouble holding the pet.