Recent content by KrystalTears

I did not make this post to scare anyone off from becoming chinparents, honest! :) I just want people to be informed that chinchillas are not cheap pets, as what most people will say. I posted this since I wish I had a cost sheet when deciding to purchase my chinchillas. I believe that this...

I would agree that it is best not to have plastic in the cage. I only put it in my cage with my chinchilla since he cannot stand to chew plastic and I inspect it a few times a day everyday. I am looking for another hideaway house that he will actually go into since he is very particular about...

I was trying to figure out how much money I have spent in my chinchillas. I believe people should properly research any pet that they wish to acquire, which I always found it hard to find this information. I too wish I had information like this since I never realized how expensive chinchillas...

This was my first post so I did not realize that my posts would show up later. Sorry for sending in the same information 3 times! I hope this helps future chinparents in deciding if these wonderful little ones are right for them. :)

Hello! Welcome to chin parenthood! :) Fleece is a safe alternative to bedding. Just make sure you check it regularly for holes and replace it if you find your chinchilla has chewed a hole through it since you do not want your little fuzzy to eat it or get his foot caught. From what I have...

Cost of Owning 1 Chinchilla per year 1 Bag of Oxbow Chinchilla food, 25 lbs [$37.99 *DrsFoster&Smith. Lasts 6 months*] x (6 months) = $75.98 1 Box of Oxbow Chinchilla Timothy hay, Cube [$11.99 *DrsFoster&Smith. Lasts 4 months due to Nobu only eating it & it is compressed] x (3 months) = $35.97...

Cost of Owning 2 Chinchilla per year (*Note: I tend to buy a lot of toys for two reasons. One was due to Kyo being a big chewer and he would destroy everything before Nobu had the chance to gnaw at it. The second reason is due to them not eating much hay, so I give them a lot of toys to help...

Additional Costs with 2nd Chinchilla (Replacement Cages & Bowls, Change of Food, Etc. 1 Chinchilla ($200.00 *Homozygous Beige; Kyo* from a private breeder) 1 Cage ($200.00 *Cage lasted 2 years. I could not find it due to it no longer being made, but I will provide a picture. It was nearly all...

Initial Cost (When I got my 1st Chinchilla, Nobu) Looks like my posts were not added. I had links tied to the post, which I believe might be the reason why. Let me try again. :) Initial Cost (When I got my 1st Chinchilla, Nobu): 1 Chinchilla ($150.00 *Standard; Nobu* at PetSmart) 1 Starter...

Cost of Owning 1 Chinchilla per year 1 Bag of Oxbow Chinchilla food, 25 lbs [$37.99 *Lasts 6 months*] x (6 months) = $75.98 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=16624 1 Box of Oxbow Chinchilla Timothy hay, Cube [$11.99 *Lasts 4 months due to Nobu only eating it & it...

Cost of Owning 2 Chinchilla per year Now for the cost per year for each chinchilla. I will put the cost for owning 2 chinchillas first before owning 1 chinchilla. (*Note: I tend to buy a lot of toys for two reasons. One was due to Kyo being a big chewer and he would destroy everything before...

Additional Costs with 2nd Chinchilla (Replacement Cages & Bowls, Change of Food, Etc. 1 Chinchilla ($200.00 *Homozygous Beige; Kyo* from a private breeder) 1 Cage ($200.00 *Cage lasted 2 years. I could not find it due to it no longer being made, but I will provide a picture. It was nearly all...

Initial Cost (When I got my 1st Chinchilla, Nobu): 1 Chinchilla ($150.00 *Standard; Nobu* at PetSmart) 1 Starter Chinchilla Cage ($149.99 *Cage was destroyed when I got my second chinchilla, so it lasted a year) 1 Igloo, Large ($12.99 *Bought this from a local petstore and I do not recommend...

For me, I find that spending time with my animals helps with naming them. :) I named my first chinchilla (Nobu) after a clothing brand that I had since I used to wear (no boundaries) when I was a kid. I wanted a cute name for a cute fuzz ball so I made it up. It was not until later that I...

Hello Chinswagger, I used to have two male chinchillas, which my beige chinchilla (Kyo) did this to my standard (Nobu). I would keep an eye out for how often he does it though. Years ago I read up that it is normal and did not take too many precautions since my vet also told me that it is...