Recent content by IvoryBolt

THANK YOU. I just got 'scolded' because I don't think all chins need a partner...If they're getting attention and look happy, then they're fine. I don't think they're any less happy alone than with a pair. I feel like people humanize animals far too much, and that can get dangerous...anywho. end...

They contacted the SDHS...HSUS is just as bad, if not worse than PETA, and are run by the same couple. Food for thought. (The founders of HSUS and PETA are married)

Oh my gosh. Why I ever decided to do Customer Service is beyond me. It seems like no matter what I do, how I say something, I ALWAYS have customers upset with me. For instance: Just had a guy come in with his daughter. He kept rambling on a mile a minute, Chomping and slurping his gum, and I...

BooBoo, LV chins has a couple goldbar babies for sale, for decent prices ;D I would LOVE a violet or sapphire, or blue diamond!! I just love the muted colors like that, and it makes them look soooo sweet!

"Rescued"...unfortunately, once again, PETA has done more harm than good. I expect most of these chins will live a year, tops. I wish there was a way to direct more people to these forums for GOOD info, so that we could educate everyone on the proper care. What I'm honestly surprised at, is...

yeah, I do appreciate all the feedback ^-^ I hate how people aren't willing to admit they made a mistake...mistakes are something to learn from, and others can learn from the very mistakes you made!

That does make sense..I didn't really think about how cool it got in the evening. I knew the dog one, as my boyfriend's uncle is a vet, and he says that in smooshed face dogs, anything over 85 is lethal to them, so he advises no walks in that weather, just quick pee trips, and walks when it's...

Do you, or does anyone have links to these studies? My point is, if they don't over exert themselves in cage, why would they outside of it? I like to research stuff like this, is all, and everything I can find says it's fine to let babies out...he normally just sits in my lap, or crawls up to...

Plenty =]

That makes sense. I'll definitely keep an eye out for any issues. He's not going to be bred. Strictly pet.

Why is size such a huge concern, though? If they're naturally built to get 500g, why do breeders push for much, much bigger? The only benefit I can see from a bigger chin, is a bigger pelt...and well...most of us keep chins as pets. See what I'm getting at? ;D

Is size an issue? It's not like I'm forcing him to play...I simply open his doors, and most of the time he comes out, though there are times when he'd rather stay inside his cage. So idk.

I posted last night in a FB forum about Appa only being 280g at almost 4 months old (April 19th is his birthday). They're trying to say it's because his cage is too big and I let him out, so it's inhibiting his size...which I'm sort of not buying. Chinchillas in the wild aren't inhibited on...

How long do you usually find it takes a chin to fully bond with an owner? And how do you tell? My rescue boy and I bonded immediately. He always wanted to be out and with me, from the minute I brought him home. My new baby seems to be the same. He comes right up to the cage and nibbles on my...

Whoops. Just read that babies shouldn't be given any treats until they're 6 months old...I've given my new baby a couple rose hips and like...2 organic steel cut oats....he didn't have any change in his poops or attitude, so hopefully all will be okay xD