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Q & A / Re: Chinchilla Introduction question

« on: September 06, 2009, 02:44:14 PM »

Both of the chins are actually about the same age (4.5 months). After a lot of time and energy and working with the chins, I have finally gotten them to accept each other. Crash still knows he is the man of the house, but they are getting a long and I believe they will be life long friends.

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Q & A / Re: Chinchilla Introduction question

« on: August 31, 2009, 10:08:01 AM »

Thanks Jo Ann, and yes I am going to isolate him for a while, I just wanted to see how they would react to one another. I got him from someone off of Craig's list who didn't have enough time to care for him. I guess I will take this slow and see if they will ever be able to cohabitate. 

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Q & A / Chinchilla Introduction question

« on: August 30, 2009, 08:09:45 PM »

Hello everyone,

I got a new chinchilla today as a friend for the one I already had. I put them face to face with each other on opposite sides of one's cage and they started to hiss and bite at each other. A few hours later, after it seemed like they had calmed down, I decided to do it again and they seemed ok. I then took it to the next step and put them in the same cage. The one I already had, Crash, started chasing the new one (Rocko) around the cage and then the interesting part happened. Crash mounted Rocko and started humping him like crazy!  I didn't know what to do. This happened a few more times and then I seperated them. While this was happening Crash was biting on Rocko's ear too (no blood or anything). What could this mean? BTW they are both boys.

Please help! 

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General Chat / Re: Chinchillas peeing on carpet

« on: August 27, 2009, 11:09:26 PM »

I've actually noticed that my chin has been doing the same thing. I can always tell, too, when he is about to do it because he gets this really relaxed look on his face and then there it is  . Thanks for the tips Jo Ann...I'll have to make some of that and use it to clean Crash's messes

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Q & A / Re: transfort question

« on: August 27, 2009, 11:01:49 PM »

Thanks Jo Ann...I actually decided to purchase a small carrier today. I didn't want to put my chin in jeopardy for any reason, and the carrier was only 22$. I also decided I could use it as an introductory cage, as I will be introducing him to my existing chin 

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Q & A / transfort question

« on: August 27, 2009, 01:37:04 PM »

I am getting my new baby chin tomorrow and I do not have a transport cage. I was wondering if a cardboard box would be ok...the ride will only be about an hour. Any suggestion??

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General Chat / Re: found a cat toy in my chins cage

« on: August 26, 2009, 04:19:35 PM »

That's so true. My little guy is always finding things in my room. He always manages to find bits of paper or hair clips/elastics! They are so mischievous!!   

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General Chat / Re: WOW

« on: August 24, 2009, 01:12:43 PM »

Wow, I can't believe that! That was absolutely HORRIBLE!  I commented on it and was immediately sent to spam. O well, someone needs to hear the truth. Some people just shouldn't be allowed to own animals 

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North East USA / chin breeder in NH/MA area??

« on: August 21, 2009, 04:28:55 AM »

I am located in southern NH and am wondering if anyone knows of a breeder in the NH/MA area? I am looking for a male for my 4 month old standard male. Let me know!

Thanks,
Stacie 

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General Chat / Re: I saved a life tonight..

« on: August 21, 2009, 02:55:08 AM »

This is what the "rolling hay ball" looks like:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753304&lmdn=Small+Pet

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General Chat / Re: I saved a life tonight..

« on: August 20, 2009, 03:05:51 PM »

Thanks for the contact info! They will definately be getting a call from me. These things are not safe!!  I ended up buying a rolling hay ball to put in there made by superpet. It has very small spaces between the wires so it is nearly impossible for my chin to get stuck in it. I reccomend either this or a hanging feeder to place the hay in.

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General Chat / Re: I saved a life tonight..

« on: August 17, 2009, 11:48:36 AM »

Thanks Jo Ann...He seems to be ok, just laying low today. I will definately be sending the manufacturer some sort of notice about their product!

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General Chat / I saved a life tonight..

« on: August 16, 2009, 10:41:36 PM »

Something terrible almost happened tonight I walked into my room where I keep my chin. He is just about 4 months now and get into everything like any chin does  I had one of those metal spheres that hangs in the cage for the hay(https://bunnyrabbit.com/equipmentpix/wa00713-hayball_small.jpg) and I came in to find my chin dangling from it    I was so scared, poor thing, i had no clue how long he had been like that for. He had squeezed his body through one of the tiny openings and his hips and knees got caught. He was struggling a lot to get out and finally, after some manipulation of the wires, I was able to get him free  .

I was wanted to let people know, especially newbies like myself, that these guys can get into anything and you really need to be careful..even with things that you leave in their cage 

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North East USA / Re: Newbie from NH

« on: August 12, 2009, 10:51:16 AM »

Thank you to every one that has replied to my post  every one see so nice on here!! I was looking in this site long before I became a member to get info for my chin 

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North East USA / Newbie from NH

« on: August 09, 2009, 08:59:53 PM »

Hey everyone! My name is Stacie and I am a proud chin mommy from NH. Just wanted to say hey to everyone and was wondering if you guys could help me out with a few things.

1. My chin, Crash, is always banging on his cage like he is a prisoner waiting to escape  . I let him out for atleast an hr-2hrs every day. I talk to him, I play music, and I give him lots of attention. He has already broken one of the doors on his cage that i had to replace. He has plenty of toys to play with and ledges to jump on. I'm wondering why he is acting like this??

2. He never seems to let me hold him. As soon as I pick him up he just squirms and tries to run away. He willingly will come to my hands and when he is out of his cage he will run up to me and jump on me but he just wont let me hold him.

Thanks everyone for any suggestions you have for me!