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Q & A / Re: does it really help to get a hand raised chin?

« on: March 11, 2010, 12:20:04 PM »

well everyone... thanks for the advice!
i ended up switching little guys to a brown velvet. he has a leaky eye.. and it scares me. the breeder told me hes seen a vet and nothing is wrong... and thats its been that way since birth. i am making an exray/check up appt today just to make sure there are no teeth problems. has anyone heard of a "naturally leaky eye". im worried about my little guy ... i just couldnt leave him there... the breeder said he has been overlooked because of this... and he was just the sweetest little guy and loved both my husband and i... even gave my husband kisses do i need to be worried?

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General Chat / Re: keeping chin in kitchen area

« on: March 10, 2010, 11:08:14 AM »

thank you! i didnt even think of the dust being a problem. im going to test the temperature today while i make the husband cupcakes. im hoping that it will stay a good temperature, and, if i decide to keep him there, im hoping the curtain will keep the dust away!

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General Chat / keeping chin in kitchen area

« on: March 09, 2010, 06:30:37 PM »

sorry for the bombardment of questions the past few hours... but i just want to make sure my chin ill have the best, most comfortable life within my familys means.
i have a large space in the back corner of my kitchen. its sort of an enclosed area..the fridge is supposed to fit there, but we had to move it out because the door wouldnt open.. (landlord didnt seem to deem it necessary to have the hinges on the correct side) so we pulled it out and placed it in a more convienent spot. im planning on setting up the cage there on top of a stand so that he will be eye level, not just starting at the back of cabinets. i guess its just hard to explain, but he will be near the sink... i plan on making a curtain around the area in case we need to do dishes or cook and hes sleeping. is this ok? i bake quite often, and though the oven is on the other side of the kitchen, will the heat it emits overheat my chinny? im at work so i cant take a picture, so when i get home i can if that would help make the situation more clear. any input would be greatly appreciated!

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Q & A / does it really help to get a hand raised chin?

« on: March 09, 2010, 01:11:07 PM »

i know that all chins have different personalities and attitudes, and most will not ever want to be held and cuddled for more than a few minutes...
but im wondering, that since i am buying mine from a wonderful breeder who gives all the little guys the attention they need from day one... will that make him more likley to bond easier with me? the breeder mentioned how loving they are... and wont my chinnie be bonded with the breeder as he is already 4 months old?
i went to petco a few weeks ago while starting my research and was extremely appauled at the way the employees chased the poor thing around in the plexiglass in order to grab him.
then while at my breeders house the chins would practically jump out of the cage in order to be touched. i feel so bad that i am not helping the ones at petco, but i just feel like this is the best choice for me and my chin.

comments, suggestions?

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Q & A / an odd question about my new chin!

« on: March 09, 2010, 01:05:55 PM »

hello! this is my first post on this website, so let me introduce myself. my name is Carrie and in 2 days i will be the proud owner of a 4 month old hetero beige male! i am super excited to give him all the love and attention he needs! i have everything covered, as far as supplies and the cage goes. (ferret nation cage, and the breeder is supplying me with his food, bedding, dust, and the like.)

my only question is.... do chins/their bedding/droppings/food attract roaches?
i live in an apartment complex from the 1920s, and some of my neighbors arent the cleanest.... while my husband and i have only seen one roach in our apartment, we have taken EXTREME (non-toxic) measures to keep them at bay. if anyone has any ideas or comments as to what i need to do (if anything) to keep them away, or any idea if roaches in some way can harm the little guy... and to give my husband a little hope that the only creature in our apartment will be a loving little chin!

thank you so much for your help!!