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I have a Martin's Playpen. It's awesome, because it has a lid. I use it for my rats and chins. Separate times, of course.

Aw, you think so? I'll take it out then.

Okay, their cage isn't completely done. But I replaced the plastic shelves with wood ledges (More ordered), and the plastic food dish with a glass one, they've temporarily got a cardboard box house to replace the plastic tube, but I plan on making/buying a more permanent one. I made them some...

I figured they were different from rats and skunks, since they have such different requirements. Just curious, thanks for the answer!

Does sugar work in chins like it does in skunks? And also rats? http://www.skunkhaven.net/Prolapse.htm We had two separate occasions of prolapse here in the rats (One was my rat, one was not). One was after hours, and we called the vet, and they told us the sugar trick. It shrunk the swelling...

Awesome! Mine are in the dehydrator right now!

Ill post a pic tomorrow! I have a yard full of dandelions, only one close neighbor who doesn't spray. We have apple trees that we also don't spray. I'm going to go pick a ton and dehydrate them tomorrow. How long will they last, do you think? Should I freeze the excess?

Just wanted to say: I've ordered some perches, started to make some ledges, ordered some toys and a chinchiller, and some loofah, etc. Now I've just got to find a nice wooden hidey!

My animals tend to find me, so I rarely ever actually go seek one. My boys are mosaic and beige. I adore their colors. I think I'd like a pink white, though, I think. If those are the ones with pink eyes. I like light eyed animals. :]

I've gone super basic on everything so far, just hay/pellets and shredded wheat. I've seen so many treats and cookies offered that I don't know where to start!

Thank you so much everyone! I've contacted a few people on here, and am trying to place orders from a few different places. :]

Is this a good place to order stuff from? http://www.forchinatechins.com/chincessories.htm She has good prices and a lot of items. If not, is there somewhere else with comparable prices? A lot of websites I'm going to seem to be out of business. I'm trying to find cheap toy/bridge parts...

I was also thinking of getting some PVC tubes? I have to ask, though. Aren't they basically plastic? Why are those safe?

The chew marks were on them when they came with the cage. I'm not sure if something else was housed in it? But they're in my bedroom, and I'm in here day and night, since I work from home. And I haven't seen them nibble even once. Maybe because they have tons of chews. I do have wood shelves...

My boys have settled in famously, and I've finally gotten over my kidney stone fiasco. I snapped a few quick pics before I cleaned their cage, so excuse the pooey shelves. It's the only place they DO poo, and I have to shake them off daily. I finally got the right hardware for shelves, and we...

Cute! Be mindful of MegaColon in high white rats (Like your blazed momma). It puts bubs at risk, so you should just keep an eye out for symptoms as they age. Can't wait to see pics of them as they grow!

Thanks tons everyone. I'm really enjoying them already. I've already been calling up my dad, asking him to help me build shelves and ledges for them. I think he'll probably be better at it than me, lol. Unfortunately, the huge cage they came with has plastic shelves, and some of them are...

Oh! I'm glad someone told me that about the feed. I will probably keep enough to last a few months, and donate the rest to the shelter near me. They can always use it, since they always have rabbits and chins it. I wonder if we have a rescue... I'll have to look into it. It's no big, since I can...

Welp, my boys got here! I'm pleasantly surprised. They actually have a nice, big cage. Toys, shredded wheat, some hay, and some pellets. The pellets are crappy Kaytee Fiesta or something. So, I'm doing as quick a switch as possible. I picked up a 50lb back of Purina. Doing the math, that'll last...

The only thing is, I can get a 50lb bag for $15 or something similar. The shipping is what kills me when buying kibble offline, since it has to go flat rate. I'm going up there right now to see how long it will take to get to the store. If it's too long, I'll be back tonight to place an order. :]