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Littleruby

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I'm new to chinchillas and am hand feeding a 3 week old. I've hand raised other species before but this little one has me a bit concerned. She's thriving - eating great, active, and pooping, but I haven't seen any urine. I tried stimulating her, lined her cage with paper towels so I could see any urine, but nothing. I've had her for 3 days. Do they still need to be stimulated at 3 weeks?
 
No, you don't need to stimulate her anymore. She's doing well or you'd see other problems. Good job taking care of her!
 
If she is eating, active and pooping I am sure she is peeing also. They don't pee that much so it could be 'drying' up before you noticed. Are you weighing her every day at the same time (in grams) so you will know if she is gaining weight? Yes, I would stimulate her for another week
 
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