Recent content by Jen

I could use some advice on travelling with my 11 year-old chinchilla when it's likely to get cold. I have to take a ferry this week, with the temperatures forecast to hit -10C or below (14F I think), which is extremely cold for the area. While pets are allowed on the ferry they have to stay in...

Thanks guys, I have been holding off on the o.ion and licorice root until I knew, so I'll keep those for my own use. Lately I've been sticking to things I've seen mentioned here, mainly the occasional rosehip and twigs. I've also thrown away all the commercial treats I'd been given (Im on my...

I thought I should finally introduce myself. I live up in Ontario, and got my first Chin, Marlowe, in April. Up until now I've muddled around on websites but decided to join this forum after finding a lot of useful information (I'm sure Marlowe is happier, and healthier thanks to you guys).

I didn't stop smiling through that entire song. Marlowe, of course, slept through it.

So, I have an odd treat question. I've been reading the forum for a while, and have stopped giving my chin any dried fruit (and will be passing on the "chinchilla treats" I was given to a friend with a rabbit, as well as the dried coconut flesh), but I was wondering if they're able to eat onion...