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I recently rescued a pink white female. See the story here: http://www.chins-n-hedgies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27282 Shes adjusting well and I've definitely seen a HUGE change in her personality. And I'm happy to announce after a few nice longggg dust baths, she no longer smells! :neener...

So I was browsing the Craigslist Pet Section as I frequently do, bad habit I know, when I noticed a posting advertising a FREE pink white female chinchilla. I figured SHE was free, but you had to purchase her cage and supplies with her for an additional fee. Nope, completely free. Not wanting...

I have 2 Ferret Nations and 1 Critter Nation. I originally used the original pans and used Care Fresh for bedding. Then when I learned about impaction, I switched to pine. Shortly after the switch, my guys began chewing on the plastic pans. I then switched to fleece liners. This worked for...

I recentley started a new job and one of the items we specialize in is organic flowers and herbs. Are there any I could use to 'freshen up' the chin room? It doesn't smell bad, just don't like the smell of the pine shavings and hay. Figured a few flowers or herbs in the window may add a little...

All of my chins have ALWAYS had no problem using their litter pans. Several months ago I added a cage mate in with one of my current chins. Now neither of them will use the litter pan! Bentley had no problem before, but it seems like Sammy has taught him its okay to go where ever he pleases...

Awhile back I chin sat for a woman while she was out of town. In addition to paying, she gave me extra goodies she had lying around. Included in the items was what she told me 'rosehip powder'. It was a very fine powder and almost looked like cinnamon. My chinchillas went CRAZY when I sprinkled...

I recently custom made wood shelves, ledges, leaps, etc for all of my cages. I have several chins who INSIST on urinating on them when they are too lazy to walk to the litter pan. Whats the best/safest way to clean/disinfect them?

So its only April, and its ALREADY getting hot! I live in Maryland, so not only is it hot, its very humid! I recently moved back into my parents, and I have the entire upstairs. My chins are kept up here with me. The past few days has been hotter than blazes upstairs. I know if I'm sweating, my...

Since the warm weather is VERY quickly approaching, I have switched all my cages to tile floors and included litter pans in each cage. Most of the chins understand the concept of the litter box, but they still have a bunch of accidents all over the cage. It seems like its up to them if they feel...

I have been using fleece liners for the past year or so, with no problems at all. Recently one of my chis has started chewing. Theres a golfball size hole in the liner now. I'm planing on tiling the floor, but I wont have the money until my next payday, which is next friday. I would prefer to...

I ca get 10lbs of Blue Cloud for $25 w/ free shipping or 14lbs of Blue Sparkle for $24.95 w/ free shipping. I'm leaning more towards the Blue Sparkle, because with 7 chinchillas I need all the dust I can get! But is the quality as good as Blue Cloud? I don't need my chins to have show quality...

I have been using fleece liners with absolutely no problems for a little over a year. I have been toying around with the idea of using tile instead, since its easier to clean and will keep my chinnies cool in the hot weather. Well I was cleaning my cages today, I still have the fleece liners...

I recently started working at a store that sells lumber and I'm planning on getting some for my chins to make ledges, houses, etc. We have dried pine, and its not treated in any way. With the cost of what I would pay, I could make 10 ledges, for the price I would pay to buy one. Now, I know I...

For over the past year, I have been using fleece liners. I've heard here and there about people using tiles, but never thought much of the idea. After giving it more thought, it seems like it would be easier to clean, and help keep the chinnies cool in the approaching warm weather. My only...

One of my chins has a bunch of mats in his fur. About a year ago, my Dad had to watch him while I had to move in with a sick family member for 3 months. When I returned he was well fed and his cage was kept clean, but my Dad said he was too afraid to take him out for his dust bath, so the poor...

One of my chins gave birth earlier this morning. And I noticed the kit was not properly cleaned, atleast thats what it looks like to me. Its one ear still has crusty stuff over it and a tad on the side of its face. I figured mama would take care of it, but 5 hours later and its still there and...

Would it be safe to hang a fleece liner over the front of my Ferret Nation? One of my females is a sprayer and keeps spraying her cage mate throughout the night. She never fights her, just sprays. I'm not sure if its a territorial thing, or if she just wants her space. I've checked both chins...

What props, toys, etc can I use during playtime with my chins. As of right now I just take them into the hallway and close all the doors. I don't have any toys for them, but I do offer a dust bath sometimes during play. Is there anything I can use from around the house to give them something to...

Awhile back when I got my first chin (4+ years ago), I remember a friend of mine, she had chins too, telling me the reason chins poop so much is because they don't have 'butt muscles' so they can't hold it in. Just a bit curious if this has any truth to it? :hmm:

I have a Ferret Nation 142. I have 2 chins on the top, one in the bottom. It seems no matter what I do, 2 of them CONSTANTLY try fighting through the bars. Neither of them can get to each other, but the pans slide just enough for them to see each other a bit and smell. I've tried putting towels...