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Q & A / Re: Questions Deciphering Chinchilla Sounds

« on: July 22, 2014, 08:52:02 PM »

This is the website I used to help me decipher their noises
http://infolific.com/pets/chinchillas/chinchilla-sounds/

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Health / Crust on nose

« on: July 16, 2014, 12:56:32 PM »

Hi everybody,
I got a new chinchilla about a week ago, and I noticed his nose looks funny. I will attach a picture so you can see what I'm talking about.
If anybody knows what it may be, and how to help it if it is something alarming,, please let me know. I am concerned about it.
Thank you in advance!!

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Q & A / TJs Chinchilla Supplies

« on: July 15, 2014, 09:09:25 PM »

Hello,
I was wondering if anybody has any reviews on TJs chinchilla supplies, online store?
I want to order some stuff, but I am hesitant to give my credit card information,, anybody know if it is a legitimate site, do you trust it?
His stuff looks great, so I really want to order!!
Thank you!

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Cages / Adding shelves

« on: July 12, 2014, 04:45:11 PM »

Hello everybody!!

I have a ferret nation cage, and I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions on how to add wooden shelving in it for my chinchilla?
Anything that would be fun for them to jump on / climb etc..
Any and all suggestions would be great!
If you have pictures of your customized cages, feel free to add them, I am so not creative, but want to add something fun for my chins!

Thank you in advance!!

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Q & A / Re: Should I get another Chinchilla?

« on: July 09, 2014, 08:54:27 PM »

So I did it... I ended up adopting another chinchilla.
They are separated, and will remain that way unless I see that they will get along.
His name is Pika, he is 2 months old as of today. His birthday is May 9th.
Super cute, and I am so in love!!!!

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Q & A / Re: Should I get another Chinchilla?

« on: July 08, 2014, 01:31:45 PM »

It's not a wire one:) but I will remove it either way, for extra precaution thank you!!

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Q & A / Re: Should I get another Chinchilla?

« on: July 08, 2014, 12:52:29 PM »

They aren't wire shelves and the cracks for the hay holder are not large enough for his head, only or strands of hay to come through,, but in all honesty it was a waste of money, the hay falls out and lands on the floor of his cage, so he just eats it from there!:)

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Q & A / Re: Should I get another Chinchilla?

« on: July 08, 2014, 12:43:29 PM »

I will also add wooden shelving!!   

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Q & A / Re: Should I get another Chinchilla?

« on: July 08, 2014, 12:42:03 PM »

Wow, thank you so much for all that information!!
I forgot to make clear that this was the cage when I got it!
I switched the plastic house for a large wooden hut, I still have the wheel and litter... i will change those to medal!!
Thanks for the info on the ramps, Just took those out as I was reading this!!!
The bowl is the food dish, I have a large water bottle on the side of the cage, it just isn't visible in the photo.
I took the newspaper out of the cage, and don't line the bottom, I only have recycled bedding from the pet store in the litter,, I like to keep the floors clear, giving the extra chill from the floor for Chico!
And I do have timothy hay for him! I have a hay holder that I bought since taking this picture!!

Thank you so much for the info!! I really appreciate it!

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Q & A / Re: Should I get another Chinchilla?

« on: July 08, 2014, 10:34:54 AM »

This is the cage that I have for my Chico,, I have changed his plastic house to a bigger wooden one.
I also have a dog cage that is the same wiring,  for a large dog that I could turn into a good set up for a chinchilla..
I was told that if I did get another one to put with my male, it would be best to get a younger one, that way the younger one knows Chico is dominant, and Chico would look at it sort of as his baby,, what do you think about that?
Of course, if I do get one,, I would keep the new one in a separate cage for a few months, introducing them slowly.
If they got to the point that they would be able to live together in the same cage, I would have to houses, two water bottles, two food dishes.. in order to avoid fights over anything.

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Q & A / Re: Should I get another Chinchilla?

« on: July 07, 2014, 04:20:48 PM »

Thank you for the information!!
I do have another cage that would work well for a chinchilla.
Right now I have a four story ferret cage for my current chin.. along with a very, very large, wired dog cage that can easily get shelves added into it.
But like you said, he may be too old, and that is my concern.
IF I do decide to get another one, I would keep the other one in its own cage for a long while, and slowly let them out in my room together, supervised by myself.
Eventually I would switch their cages, to get them use to each others sent... Or I would do that step first.

I would rather get a male, as breeding could become more complicated, and my intentions aren't to become a breeder...

I work, and school, so by the time I get home it is late, I have a couple hours a night with him, so I feel bad when he is alone

Thank you for your opinion, and if you have any other thoughts you'd like to share, I would LOVE to hear them!!

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Q & A / Should I get another Chinchilla?

« on: July 07, 2014, 03:53:21 PM »

Hello,
I got a new Chinchilla about a year ago, adopted him from another family. Not sure on the age, about 5 or 6. He is a male.
I was recently told that Chinchilla's feel more comfortable with a "friend".
My question is, is he to old to be introduced to another chinchilla? I would absolutely love to have another one with him, I feel bad for him when he is alone.
If he isn't too old, would it be better to get a male or a female to put with him? I am aware that a female would have a few litters a year, so what would your opinions be on that?
Thank you!!