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Breeders => General Breeder Chat => Topic started by: Jessica on November 07, 2007, 10:52:14 AM
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have someone fill out a questionaire of some sort before purchasing a chin? I've really been considering doing this b/c I want to know that the people I'm selling my chins to, are knowledgable and know what they're doing.
Thanks,
Jess
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I have a questionnaire that I require potential buyers to fill out before I agree to sell to them.
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I think a lot of us on here have one. :)
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I did not have to fill out a questionnaire for our breeder. We did receive a "fact sheet" about chinchillas and the breeder spent a lot of time walking through the building with us and talking. I hope she was evaluating us in the course of the conversation. I read up before we decided on a chinchilla, thought we knew a lot, and then found out through experience we STILL don't know how much we don't know.
Does anyone post their questionnaire on a website?
KB
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Yep! My questionnaire is on my website. I ask that people don't take my questionnaire to use for their own buyers, but it certainly can be used to help breeders/sellers determine what they think important questions are for prospective buyers. I even say on my questionnaire that people who aren't interested in purchasing from me are welcome to fill it out just for general feedback, if they'd like. :)
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I don't have a questionnaire. But I do insist on meeting with each prospective buyer sometime before the purchase. I talk with them at the meeting, and correspond with them by email extensively. I also provide information to all buyers on chinchillla care. Anyone who isn't open to receiving, reading, and following up on the info isn't taking one of my babies home :::(((
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I don't have a website yet but I'm going to create one of my own to have people fill out. I guess I can email it for now but I sold my first chin to people I thought were good owners and I think they mean well, they just didn't do any research. So I gave my lecture on food, cages and all that stuff. I'm hoping they follow through with what I told them.
Thanks everyone. :)
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If you haven't already I would put together a little packet.. an information sheet (or sheets if its like mine!) to give each new owner also. If you are a part of the ChinchillaBreeders.org there is one you can just print out OR you can put together your own. I put all my contact information in my packet also and say that I would love an update or pictures. :)
Edit: AND it is great to have a sheet with their info.. name, numbers, address and email. For your keeping.
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::silly:: I don't have a questionnaire, but I need to make one. I do have a contract that has to be agreed to and signed by both parties. We both keep a copy of it. You are welcome to use a copy of it, changing the names and all, of course. It's at: http://www.luvnchins.com/AdoptionContract.html
I have not had a problem with anyone agreeing to it ... if they don't agree to it, they don't get a chin from me.
::wave:: Jo Ann
There are no dumb questions ...
Only regrets they were not ask ...
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Chinparent point of view...I love the idea of a questionnaire as a starting point for a conversation. I also appreciated the handouts our breeder gave to me when we picked up our chinchilla. I think it is important to include a big section on the handouts or the questionnaire about snacks/treats (or at least bold, large font cautions). Its SOOO tempting to give another raisin when they look at you and grind their little teeth! Yes, yes, I do know better, and we behave at our house.
Also, I found websites through my own efforts. If you as breeders can offer chatrooms or websites that you trust on the paperwork you give to new chinparents, I think it might go a long way toward keep us communicating with people who know about chinchillas.
KB
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Well, I'm going to create a questionaire and I'm going to create an information packet for each new owner. I'm sure it'll make my life easier and it'll be very helpful to any potential buyer.
I really appreciate all your info and suggestions. :::grins::