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Not new owner, but I didn't know where else to put this... I'm always real busy moving around a lot during the day and sometimes the chins seem annoyed and startled. Moving them out of my bedroom isn't an option because I have a dog that will pester them. Is it safe to cover the cage during the...

My female keeps her cage neat and tidy. Always uses her litter box, keeps the food in the bowl, and her cage is practically spotless. Now my male, on the other hand. Throws his food out of the bowl the second it hits the cage, throws the bedding out of his litter box, and makes a huge mess with...

I recently had to move due to circumstances beyond my control, and since I have my chins aren't acting the same. They used to be very active and curious and now they barely move. They both still seem to be eating and drinking normally, but thats about it. I have several ledges in each of their...

So I just got done putting together my new Ferret Nation 142!!! :dance3: Now my question: I have a male chin and female chin. The floor of the top level has the hole so they can move between the levels. How do I block this off? The litter pan is cut to fit around the hole as well. I was told...

Three questions: 1. Are wooden bird toys safe to use as chin chew toys? 2. I keep seeing a bunch of chin chews made out of popsicle sticks. Are these safe? If so, can I get popsicle sticks from the craft store and make my own? This isn't toys, but still curious: 3. In making homemade ledges...

Atleast once every week or two, I'm woke up in the middle of the night for my chinchilla, which I believe to be pregnant, squealing so loudly, it almost sounds as if shes screaming. I immediately turn on the lights, and she appears to be fine every time. But its happened 3 or 4 times in the past...

1. What do they eat? I know they nurse from the momma but, do I need to have them a tiny little bowl of anything else, or does momma do all the work? 2. Momma is a standard, daddy is a black velvet. What are the possible colors I can expect for the little fuzzbutts?

Can I get wood for my chins to chew on from Home Depot? If so, exactly what kind do I ask for? I've been buying chews from the pet store, but its like $3 for 4 pieces and my little furbutt would chew the entire pack in one day if I let him. I need a cheapo alternative!

So I'm pretty sure my female is pregnant. And I have a few questions/ concerns I would like answered before the little fur butts arrive. I tried google, but I figured you guys would actualy know what you're talking about. Question 1: Is there anything I special I should do to make mommy more...

So I bought my chins as a pair, and later found out they were male and female. I separated them(within the past week), but they were together for some time before being separated. I never thought much of it until I noticed she was being slightly more aggressive towards the other chin. They're...

So I decided to do an ALMOST full cage clean (everything but the wooden ledges). I cleaned everything else in a water/vinegar solution. Does this get everything truly clean? I cleaned the bottom floor, the plastic shelf, food bowl, and litter box. So is everything fully clean now? Another...

So I've been looking through the FN Club pictures, and just WOW!:bowdown: I would love a bigger cage for my chinnies! The cage I have now says 'Critter Nation model 161' not Ferret Nation? Is that the same brand? The cage I have now is a roomy one level with shelves, but I would like to have...

So I've been hearing how bad the metal ladders are for chin legs and toesies, so I've decided to do away with mine. I was just wondering if I actually even NEEDED to put another ladder back in? I have ledges on the side of the cage and he seems to be content hoping from them onto the larger...

I've recently been considering changing from traditional bedding to using cloth instead. It seems a lot safer since they wont be able to digest it, seems easier to clean, and just so much cheaper in the long run! And I also think it would look nice just to have a cute little theme going on ;) I...

I've heard a few times about people mentioning their chins use a litter box? How would I go about introducing this to my chins? They both seem to urinate in a corner of their cages, so should I just put something there? And would they poop in their too, or just urinate? And what type of box and...

I got my chins as a pair, and were told they were both female, which I have now found is not the case. I have since separated them, but they were together for several months before I got to them. I'm not sure if she is pregnant or not, but I know there is ALWAYS a chance when a male and female...

I have 2 chinchillas. They eat their food fine (I feed them both Mazuri pellets if that matters), but anytime I put a bowl of hay in, all they do is flip the bowl, and throw it around the cage and make a total mess of the place. No matter how much I use, what bowl I put it in, or the time of day...

I'm just a little curious as to what the actual colors of my chins are? ^^This little fatty is Beebo! :) The previous owner told me he was a 'black velvet'? ^^ And this is my SPOILED little girl Princess Isabella! So if anyone could tell me their 'official' colors, I would appreciate...

Call me stupid, but I keep seeing threads about this and am curious to what its all about? If someone could explain the story it would be very much appreciated! :err:

I recently bought a variety pack of treats and hay, and included were little salt wheels that you attach to side of the cage. Theres a picture of a chin on the package, but in the 3 years of having them, I've realized that means ABSOLUTELY nothing. So my question is are they safe to use? I've...