Chinchillas (“Chins”) are the cutest pets ever, but they don’t necessarily like to play or keep company with their owners, and they don’t necessarily enjoy being handled. Therefore, if you want a more interactive pet, you want a Ferret. Chinchilla or Ferret – that is the question! The exotic rodent is a cute, fluffy squirrel looking animal and a Ferret is a long-bodied little weasel looking the type.