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Breeders => General Breeder Chat => Topic started by: BrightEyed on September 08, 2007, 07:44:41 AM

Title: "Whelping" cage question
Post by: BrightEyed on September 08, 2007, 07:44:41 AM: Hey everyone ;)

I have been looking for a good 'whelping' size cage for when my mamas are late in their pregnancy and for the babies when they are weaned. I have traditional breeding runs and a custom cage that is not baby safe. I wanted seperate cages for the babies without the runs. I'm having a hard time finding what I'm looking for over the internet. I don't want mesh floor- I want a pull out tray the chins are in directly to save their feet and legs from injury.

Any suggestions? ::shrug::
Title: Re: "Whelping" cage question
Post by: Jo Ann on September 08, 2007, 09:49:26 AM: ::silly:: There are several of the ranchers that build and sell "holding" cages/runs that usually come in sets of 3 to 5 attached together ... similar to runs, but without the male run in the back.

Ralph Shoots makes them ... He has made over 40 for us already. We usually pick them up at a show we are both going to be at, but he also ships them. Very good quality and at a good price. ::nod:: He's listed on the Empress and M.C.B.A. websites under ranchers. His chins are also georgous!

::wave:: Jo Ann
Title: Re: "Whelping" cage question
Post by: BrightEyed on September 08, 2007, 06:17:39 PM: Thanks Jo Ann! :::grins::

I got in touch with him to get more info.

He will be Judging the October show, am I right?
Title: Re: "Shows
Post by: suschin on September 08, 2007, 06:28:46 PM: Hi Everyone,

I would love to go to one of the shows but doesnt seem like there are any around me.How can I find them?
Title: Re: "Whelping" cage question
Post by: Jo Ann on September 16, 2007, 07:43:58 AM: Quote
He will be Judging the October show, am I right?
::silly:: Yep!

Quote from: suschin on September 08, 2007, 06:28:46 PM
Hi Everyone,
I would love to go to one of the shows but doesnt seem like there are any around me.How can I find them?
:)

Check out the M.C.B.A. at: http://www.mutationchinchillas.com/ & Empress at http://www.empresschinchilla.com/ for dates and locations near you. If you have to drive a little, it is still well worth it, when you see how much you learn.

::wave:: Jo Ann
Title: Re: "Whelping" cage question
Post by: BrightEyed on September 24, 2007, 06:04:25 PM: Quote from: Jo Ann on September 16, 2007, 07:43:58 AM
::wave:: Jo Ann

Thank you Jo Ann for the info, btw. I've spoken with Ralph and he will be bringing some things to the show for us. Much appreciated. :::grins::
Title: Re: "Whelping" cage question
Post by: Jo Ann on September 30, 2007, 07:59:32 AM: ::silly:: Great! Ralph will also be bringing some chinchillas to sell ... his chins are to die for!!! ::nod::
(He usually has some Blue Cloud Dust & hay cubes with him, too)

Bring a ~~couple~~ few extra cages to carry some new chinnies home ... I'm going to have several (hopefully 10) in a raffle ... separate from the raffle tickets in the show. Pick-up the raffle tickets for my chins at my vendor's table ... other goodies there also! -end of commercial- :)

::wave:: Jo Ann
Title: Re: "Whelping" cage question
Post by: BrightEyed on October 01, 2007, 06:34:35 AM: Quote from: Jo Ann on September 30, 2007, 07:59:32 AM
Bring a ~~couple~~ few extra cages to carry some new chinnies home ...

I ordered extra carrying cages.. 6 actually. You just never know ;)
Title: Re: "Whelping" cage question
Post by: Jo Ann on October 04, 2007, 09:42:50 AM: ::silly:: For those comming to the show/field day in SC on the 20th of this month ...

IF you need something from Barbara and Ralph Shoots ...

They ask that you please contact them, as they will be bringing only what is ordered ahead of time.
Their e-mail address is Shootschinchilla@aol.com
and the phone numbers are:
Ph - 614-855-1762
Fax - 614-855-1107 ...
If you need something, don't wait till the last minute, they may not have room!

Hope to see you all there!

Jo Ann ::wave::