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I live about 30 miles from the epicenter. It was pretty scary but luckily there wasn't a lot of damage or injuries. I had a few photos shaken off the walls, the local stores lost some of the glass jar items, etc. Overall, it could have been much worse.

I think that's Circle M Chinchillas. I think they aren't breeding anymore.

Most chins will regulate themselves and will not overeat. Occasionally a chinchilla will choose to eat only pellets and not enough hay. If that happens, then you would want to reduce the pellets to encourage the chinchilla to eat hay, otherwise, feeding them "free choice" should be fine.

I agree with Ticklechin that for now a steady diet of hay and pellets, with everything else in extreme moderation, or not at all, is the best we know of for chins today. That being said, Eric, I think your ideas are interesting and definitely (no pun intended) food for thought. I wish the...

Very cute! Thanks for sharing!

Since chinchillas are still considered to the domesticated pet world there IS a limited amount of credible scientific research available. While I agree that this article isn't a great example, I think we should be open to new ideas about chinchilla biology and husbandry. That's not to say I am...

That's true. But I always felt with Popple that his diet was not what it maybe should be. He would never eat anything other than mealies and kibble, despite having other choices offered to him. When I was syringe feeding him I was able to add some things in but I didn't want to change his...

Anyone? I also would like to do some research on a fresh food diet. I read that there is a correlation between WHS and a cat food diet. Since I lost my first boy to WHS (necropsy and histopath confirmed), I am curious as to whether a fresh food diet, or a diet closer to their natural diet...

Can anyone provide me with a place to learn about hedgehog genetics? I have no intention of breeding, but I am curious to learn how the genetics work for hedgies. I tried googling it but couldn't find anything very useful. Thanks!

Erin, I'm glad you're able to help these two. Have you talked to your vet about the fact that you're taking in rescues? My vet charges me reduced fees for my rescued chins. She usually waives her office fees and I only have to pay for what it actually costs her. Of course, with my own chins...

Ditto. These looks great, but I think hanging the chains individually, and maybe shortening them a little to minimize the swinging a little would work better. I'm definitely interested if/when you want to sell some.

I got a Kindle 3 for christmas. I usually don't like gadgets, but this thing is awesome! No more stuffing books into my nightstand drawers, and overflowing bookshelves! Plus, I can take it with me everywhere, it fits perfectly in my purse. My mom, my aunt and I all have similar reading...

LOL This is exactly how I feel about my nephews. I love them to death, but I'm glad when I can send them home to their parents. And I don't have to worry about all that complicated parenting stuff...I get to be the cool one who spoils them!

I'm 30, married, and have no intention of having children. I get a lot of flack about it, too. Yes, I know, I'm a woman and I'm supposed to have a maternal instinct. And I hate the people who say "Well, you still have some time", as if I'd better hurry up and get my sh*t together before my...

Wow, he was giving someone what for!