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[Heman90210]

I accidentally left the cage door to the chinchilla cage open. The chinchilla was free for about 10 hours. lucky, she didnt chew through any cables in my room, but it's is understandably terrified. when I placed it back in the cage with it the other chinchilla that she has become acquainted with several years ago, she acted withdrawing and territorial. They started fighting right away causing some fur loss.  I have separated the chinchillas, but I am worried about the health and well being of my scared chinchilla. What should I do to make this passage easier on her and less stressful? 

[GrayRodent]

Just do what you did when you first got her. Treat her with extra care to avoid startling, excessive noise, or excessive handling. Keep her on a regular schedule. Make sure the cage has constant food and water. Do not give food treats since her digestion is probably compromised from stress. Make sure her fecal output looks normal. I expect she'll make a full recovery in a few days.
You may want to run a fan in the room (never blow a fan into the cage) and the noise will have a calming effect by masking out potentially startling noises.
I'm glad your pet is okay. I think it will work out fine. You're not the only one.