Recent content by Spodumena

I wish that someone was able to record this sound, but it makes sense that no one's been able to capture it as it's so short and can't be predicted. I've heard it a handful of times... squeaky toy deflating is the closest sound I can think of too! I have no proof of this, but it sounds too...

Thanks, Ticklechin! Will give them a ring instead then! :)

I was wondering if anyone had any experience ordering from Ryerson Chinchilla? I would like to order a 2 hole carrier and have tried emailing them but have received no response. Since I'm in the UK I can't use their website as it only does delivery estimates to the US and Canada. Have people...

Hahaha! Oh dear... Maybe the cat deserved it? Thanks. That puts my mind at ease. We keep trying to fix the wheel, but they manage to do something to it that really makes it rattle at night. If they'd just run at a gentle pace, this wouldn't be an issue. But one of them really runs like a little...

Thanks for the reply, Amethyst. We keep all the chins' pumice toys/floor toys on the levels' floors since I'm always worried about them conking each other on the head... So I don't think them shattering the glass should be a problem. Think my guys have finally stopped gaining weight -- c.750g...

What do people think about this running carousel? https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/552307149/chinchilla-exercise-running-carousel-in?ref=shop_home_active_13 Our chins have been steadily beating their 16 inch metal wheel into the ground. They run super hard at night and I'm wondering if this...

The closest thing to a ferret/critter nation I was able to find is the Savic Royale Suite 95 [there's an XL version too - and it's huge]. The dimensions are nearly exactly the same and they have the same nice latches on the doors. I'm fairly certain they're made by a German company, so there is...

That was such a sweet tribute to your little Shrimpie. She sounds like she was an amazing chinchilla. Thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry for your loss :(

I was so sad to hear that she was retiring! :( There unfortunately aren't a lot of options right now that I can find... There's http://www.minipetz.co.uk/ourshop/cat_1418381-Chinchilla-Suitable.html https://www.manorpethousing.co.uk (but chin-furniture -- not really toys...) You could also...

Have you already found chinchillas2shop in the UK? You have to check back often as her stock will vary but her shipping is quick and reliable. Galen's Garden is great for sticks. Apple is a favorite in this house! And one of those big bags lasts a while. Once you know what your chins like...

Haha - yes I have seen you post this amazing picture around. I've been looking at it to comfort myself :D They're such little nutters. I don't *think* it can harm them because they can't get to the ballbearing mechanism since it's all enclosed - so a weird massage is the worst thing that...

I have had my 2 male chins for about 9 months now. I recently upgraded their cage to a Savic Royale Suite (German version of the Critter/Ferret nation). They race about it and seem to really enjoy the extra space, but of course the change is bringing about some behavioral changes that I just...

Wow!! These are absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing them. Makes me really want to go to Machu Picchu. I can't believe the viscachas let you get that close!

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks, Amethyst.

I was just wondering if people had opinions on the best set up location-wise of food and water for 2 bonded chins? I recently got them a new cage, so they will be able to spread out a lot more once everything is set up. Right now they have 2 food dishes, 2 hay dispensers, and 2 water bottles –...