Chinchillas actually have no inherent odor. They are completely odorless. I bury my face in their fur all the time and nuzzle them. Now if they live in dirty cages with urine-soaking shavings, they can smell like their cage (yuck).
The best place to let them out to play is in a small confined room like a bathroom. They would be difficult to catch if you let them have run of your house. They also poop a lot, being rodents (small little pellet turds).
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Kim
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