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Health / Rescue chin!
« on: July 28, 2014, 04:57:11 PM »
Hi folks 
new to this forum
I recently have rehomed what I am calling a rescue chinchilla, basically his last owners didn't give a hoot about him, didn't let him out, barely allowed him dust baths and just didn't give him the love and attention that he deserved. Now that we've got him I'm a bit concerned whether I'll ever have a bond with the little guy!
At first he was grunting a lot as soon as I came anywhere near him but that has stopped, I've started letting him out a lot (his cage is rather small compared to the other one we have, just trouble getting it transported over as it is rather big). But he's still quite jumpy. He doesn't seem to be popcorning (I think that's the right phrase) a lot.
My question is what can I do to make the little guy happy? I've got a flying saucer wheel on the way and will hopefully be able to get him a lot of treats and the proper food he needs tomorrow. Also should I take him to the vet to give him a once over to make sure he's ok?
Many thanks!
new to this forumI recently have rehomed what I am calling a rescue chinchilla, basically his last owners didn't give a hoot about him, didn't let him out, barely allowed him dust baths and just didn't give him the love and attention that he deserved. Now that we've got him I'm a bit concerned whether I'll ever have a bond with the little guy!
At first he was grunting a lot as soon as I came anywhere near him but that has stopped, I've started letting him out a lot (his cage is rather small compared to the other one we have, just trouble getting it transported over as it is rather big). But he's still quite jumpy. He doesn't seem to be popcorning (I think that's the right phrase) a lot.
My question is what can I do to make the little guy happy? I've got a flying saucer wheel on the way and will hopefully be able to get him a lot of treats and the proper food he needs tomorrow. Also should I take him to the vet to give him a once over to make sure he's ok?
Many thanks!