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Haha thank you for taking the time to watch my long video! ;) Hermes is nearly 7 months old, and Apollo I am more unsure. I was told he was around 3-4 months when I got him, but he was already WAY bigger than Hermes! So, that is why I keep the wheel out now to be safe. I do probably give them...

Hi everyone! So both of my boys are finally living together happily, and are officially sharing one 3 level critter nation cage. I have been constantly upgrading the cage, but decided to go ahead and do a cage tour because if I wait until it's PERFECT, I will be waiting forever…because there...

Ok. Thanks! I'm just still so in shock that they are finally getting along and I don't want to mess it up!

Him everyone! So I have two adorable sweet chinnie boys whom have appeared to have finally bonded. I started with joint playtime in a neutral area, but they only seemed to get along for a few minutes and then aggressive mounting, chasing, and fur pulling would start. I tried side by side cages...

Hi all! Just wanted some opinions on what beddings have worked best for you. Particularly, which ones smell the least and are easiest to clean. I never really wanted to do wood shavings because I felt they would be hard to keep clean/expensive as well as seem messy. I have been using fleece and...

Hi there. I would post this under a different thread (perhaps new owner questions) so that it will be seen and responded to. I don't think this calendar thread gets looked at very often. Best of luck!

Welcome to the forum! I am certainly no expert, but I do know that developing trust can take time.. And since Chins are each so unique, you never know how long it will take! I would say let him come to you, and never force it. Be patient. :)

He is such a handsome fella! Welcome to the forum. I am a new chin mom as well, and this place is so incredibly helpful!

Thanks everyone for all of the advice! :)

I need some advice. I see all these pictures and videos of people picking up and holding chins like its no big deal. Picking up my chin is always an ordeal. He wiggles and squirms and if I can manage to get him in my arms he flails around like crazy to be put down. Is it just a matter of him...

Hi all! I'm getting a new chinchilla and I know the introduction process for him and my dear Hermes can be quite tedious and sometimes unsuccessful. I was hoping for some links to the best information you have read on different ways to properly go through this introduction process. Thanks in...

Hi all! I wanted to ask in your opinion, what are the best vitamins/supplements to give chinchillas? Are these necessary/how often? What have your experiences been? Also, what are the healthiest/best options for treats and herbs? I want to make my chinchilla's diet as healthy and enriched as...

And what does a chinchilla tempee tantrum look like?! ;)

Hi I'm Hermes and I like to squish myself between my rainbow house and my cage when I sleep. The more uncomfortable it looks, the better!

How do I go about going to that show?

Okay, so my darling Hermes literally has every type of toy you can offer a chinchilla. Chew toys, hanging toys, toss toys, shredder toys... He even has a chinnie buddie stuffed animal. He has ledges, and a hammock, shelves for jumping. I lowered his playtime to only 10 minutes today (he is...

Yes, I did! He is so healthy and was clearly well taken care of. She has also been so helpful and available to answer all of my questions! How have these hot summers been for you and your chinnie? I am already cringing at the thought of the electric bill because I KNOW the air will need to be on...

Hello Everyone! I just got my first Chinchilla from a breeder in Northern California about a month ago. He was 12 weeks when I got him. From the very beginning, he has been extremely friendly and social. I simply adore him! I am so glad to have found this forum so that I can continue my...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I have never had an animal that lives a "cage life" so it's a bit of a transition for me to accept that he is happy in there and doesn't need to be out with me. I have a critter nation cage, so the bar spacing is very small. It is two stories, and I have left the...

Hello all! My name is Sandra and I am a first time chinchilla owner! I got Hermes from a breeder here in California. He was 12 weeks when I got him, and I have had him for about a month. He is amazingly social and warmed up to my boyfriend and I within a day or two. I know there is a lot of...