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General Breeder Chat / Re: Newbie Question

« on: June 15, 2011, 04:52:57 PM »

Hi guys, thanks so much for your advice! Not the advice I was expecting, but good advice nonetheless...

I term it depression because she just seems miserable. She just sits huddled in the bottom of her cage, ignores her wheel and feed and hay most of the time and even when out and running around she really doesn't perk up, except to take her daily dust bath which she goes at vigorously and doesn't stop rolling until I either take the plate away or she's got it all over the ground. (LOL).

I suppose I want to breed because it interests me and although I realize that each animal has different husbandry techniques and issues, I do have experience breeding small animals of different species, and it's something I enjoy and love. Of course though, I will not breed from her if y'all think it would put her at risk. I did end up buying the pup today, but will happily keep them seperately if that would be better for them both.. would it still be alright to let them run together at "play time" as long as I'm keeping close tabs on them (as I always do while she's loose)?

I would be interested to know if there is some type of testing that can be done to determine any flaws she may be suffering (through the vet possibly?) to try and determine her soundness or fitness for breeding or should I just assume that it's a bad idea and find another female who is more suitable? I guess I had set my hopes on being able to raise kits from her, but like I said, her health is of course immensely more important than my desire to have kits.

Thank you again for your advice I really do appreciate the help

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General Breeder Chat / Newbie Question

« on: June 14, 2011, 03:49:24 PM »

Hi everyone,

I am looking for information on possibly introducing two chins for breeding purposes. Or just for company really as that's the reason I'm looking for a male. I recently rescued a (what turns out to be) female chin from a real bad situation. She was malnourished and confined to a tiny cage (a budgie birdcage) where she could barely turn around let alone get any excercise. Now, she is doing well, but she seems to be extremely discouraged/depressed. I have been told by a fellow chin lover that she needs company in the form of another chin, and my best bet would be to get her a mate (because I am interested in breeding). This chin is at least 2 years old and has had kits before. She is now on a good diet and her only issue is this depressed state of inactivity and just generally seeming to be down in the dumps.

What I need to know is.. how do I find her a mate and introduce her to him, are there safety issues when bringing in a new mate. I have been speaking with someone who has a 4 month old male for sale. He is her same type, and she wants to rehome him. He has been in a cage with his brother who is also for sale (but I only want one). Is there any reason a 2 year old female can not be mated to a 4 month old male. I do not need or expect them to breed RIGHT NOW. I am aware that males need to mature first, and am hoping they would use this time to bond.

Please no insults or jumping on me, I am brand new at this. Thanks in advance for the concerns and advice.

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Breeding 101 / Re: Hope it's ok, need help sexing.

« on: June 14, 2011, 03:42:06 PM »

Ok perfect, thanks guys!!

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Breeding 101 / Re: Hope it's ok, need help sexing.

« on: June 08, 2011, 06:57:21 PM »

There's nothing there when I try to pull the cone away from the anus... there's no skin flap there at all, so I'm guessing that's a female??

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Breeding 101 / Hope it's ok, need help sexing.

« on: June 07, 2011, 02:45:59 PM »

Hi guys,
I need some help with sexing this chin I had rescued. I was told "he" was male and never questioned it, but I picked him up tonight to peek, and... I'm almost 100 percent certain he's a she!! I hope it's ok to post chinny bits here, but here it is. Please confirm or deny my suspicions.