Ever since Obi dropped into my life (geez, only one week ago today) I have been thinking that he might need a friend. All of my animals have been pairs, trios, or more. Of course I have already been reading about slow introductions between chinchillas that don't know each other. While I love Obi January and February are my busiest months of the year (seriously last year for 3 weeks I LIVED at my office, only coming home on Sundays, slept in my office, showered in the gym, ate in the cafeteria, etc. not pretty.) And this year it's already starting early with the overtime. K and his family will be mostly taking care of Obi (unless he finds a kidney match then Obi will probably be sleeping at the office with me; I'm sure my boss won't mind.)
Just by coincidence a local shelter posted today on their website 2 young male chinchillas for adoption. Fate, Coincidence, or just too soon?
I just don't want him to be lonely and miserable without someone at my house for several hours during the evening to let him out to play and give him attention. This is why I really wished my brother had waited, in a way, because while I have time now to spend with him I won't in 2 weeks. I also have been thinking about outfitting my old ferret cage (scrubbed clean as new and aired out, of course), a ferret nation 3 story, into a chinchilla paradise. After the "get to know each other" phase it would be a great place for 3 chins.
I would rather train my babies to use a scratchin post and buy them toys than to risk it. But if your experiences have been all good Debbie and your vet doesn't miss then go for it. You've got to do the best you can to take care of your pets. 
Obi did not try to nibble or jump, instead he sat in K's hands and kissed H while H rubbed him under the chin (he hasn't let me rub under his chin yet!) It was like Obi realized that H is different and needed to be responded to more positively. Animals are just amazing!
Bravo! Hopefully she will realize that she can't be a bully and be a good girl at the same time.
But I would absolutely hate to give anything to Obi that might make him sick in the short or long term. I found a flying saucer at petsmart: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3155602 but I'm relectant to get it because of it being plastic. What if Obi chews on it? K got Obi a herb 'n hay tunnel: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3599388 and some lava rocks today. He said it was a welcome present for Obi. 
I wanted to get some people's opinions on these fun looking things. All of my animals are spoiled rotten so Obi-Wan needs to get used to the good life. 
But at the same time I don't want to get him things that might be bad for him. Treats are strict: one raisin every 2-3 days and maybe 1/2 banana chip after cage changing once a week. Toys, on the other hand, are unlimited for my babies. 
Probably just take the bell off and hang if from the cage as he doesn't chew on it, just uses his paws to push it back and forth. It's cute. 
