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General Chat / Strange question

« on: March 05, 2009, 12:26:41 PM »

I'm not sure if its possible but I'd thought I'd ask anyway. Can a chinchilla and a rabbit live together in the same cage? I have 1 rabbit (spayed) and 2 chins (1 fixed, 1 intact). I know some rabbits and guinea pigs can live together. My rabbit gets along well with my cats and my dog, as do my chinchillas. My chins are older. One is 10, the other is 5. My rabbit, Saphira, is about 10mo.

They're already living in the same room together.

Thanks,
Jess

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General Chat / Re: What's a good age to spay a chinchilla?

« on: August 11, 2008, 06:48:13 PM »

Well, mom and daughter will live in the same cage for now. I may sell one of my males, I'm not sure. I'm very attached to all of them. I have a nice big quality cage that they can all live in.

I have all my chins in the same room and I've never had an issue with the males.

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General Chat / What's a good age to spay a chinchilla?

« on: July 31, 2008, 08:05:32 PM »

I know it's really not recommended but my female gave birth today to 2 kits. One is male and the other is female. The male is already spoken for and I may end up keeping the little female. I was considering getting mom done as well. All my other chins are boys, one of which is neutered and I want them to live in the same cage together. I had one of my rescues spayed and it went well. I have a good vet that I trust very much.

I know rabbits are around 4 months of age. Are chins around 8mo or so?

Thanks

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Chit Chat / Re: Venting.

« on: July 31, 2008, 07:52:29 PM »

That's so sad. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. I'm so sorry for all you've been through.

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Chit Chat / Re: This is why my chin is AMAZING!

« on: July 31, 2008, 07:48:27 PM »

Wow, those are really neat stories!

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Health / Re: Shedding a lot.....need advise

« on: April 02, 2008, 10:12:01 AM »

I've been doing a little more research and it sounds like he's molting or priming? Does that sound right?

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Health / Shedding a lot.....need advise

« on: April 02, 2008, 09:58:22 AM »

I sold one of chins to a girl I work with, this was a little less then a month ago. She had mentioned to me that he was shedding a lot and thought it could be from stress but she called me today and said he's still doing it so he's being returned to me. I had never noticed it while he was in my household. She said it's not coming out in clumps, he's just shedding like a dog or cat would. Does anyone know why or what it could be? None of my other chins have this issue.

Thanks

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North East USA / Tan male for sale in PA

« on: March 05, 2008, 07:43:46 AM »

Oz is a good quality male. He comes from Whitewoods lines. He gets a long well with other chins and seems to be the submissive one of the group. He comes with a pedigree and a supply of Tradition pellets.

Asking $125

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Chit Chat / Re: Anyone Else?

« on: February 14, 2008, 08:29:00 PM »

I came home early from work today b/c I wasn't feeling well. I sat around all day. My husband came home from work and got some Quiznos for dinner. That was my exciting v-day.

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Chit Chat / Our new Jeep

« on: January 30, 2008, 10:20:07 AM »

I tell my husband everyday how much I love my new Jeep. It's an 04 and it's loaded with all kinds of goodies. My favorite is the heated leather seats.

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Chit Chat / Re: It's cold!

« on: January 30, 2008, 10:06:17 AM »

Wow, that's really cold. I guess I can't complain but I hate winter and I hate the cold. It's only been in the 30's here in Pa.

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General Breeder Chat / Very Excited!!

« on: January 14, 2008, 02:59:46 PM »

Over the weekend I put my mosaic vc boy in with my dark violet girl. They got along great right from the start. I had the male in with another pair, who are both fixed and I think he was depressed. As soon as I put him in the female, he started to groom her.

I think they'll have to be a forever pair. I'll just have to get him fixed eventually.

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General Chat / Re: How did you get into chinchillas?

« on: January 10, 2008, 09:16:36 PM »

I've loved chinchillas since I was in high school, I just never thought my mom would let me have one. At the time I had a bearded dragon and my mom isn't into lizards an all so she said if I got rid of the beardy, I could get a chinchilla. I ended up giving the bearded dragon to a friend that worked at the pet store and was really into reptiles. I got my first chinchilla, Cody at that pet store. I remember leaving my husband's house (he was my boyfriend at the time), to go home and spend time with Cody. I did that every night for a long time. Because I spent so much time with him. He's the only chin I can pick up and hold for long periods of time. I had a huge room for him to run around in. Cody is now 7 yrs old and he's joined by 8 other chins. I even have a tattoo of Cody.

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Other Pets / Re: new family member..

« on: December 06, 2007, 03:14:04 PM »

Aww, she's adorable. I have a pitbull and she's the best dog. Everyone always tells us how well mannered she is.

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Other Pets / My little Arwen 12/10/04-11/29/07

« on: December 05, 2007, 10:35:10 AM »

I came home to find my poor little girl hanging upside down in her cage. She was still warm when I got to her and I believe she was still breathing but by the time I got her lose and got to the vet, she was gone. Somehow her foot got stuck in one of the little squares. I use Martins Cages. I was so traumatized, I cried the entire ride to the vet. She almost made it to her 3rd b-day.