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I bought a pair of chins about two weeks ago from a breeder in St. Louis. She was able to give me health history and I saw the parents of the female and pics of the male's parents, so I felt confident in getting them. My male is and ebony, Sammy, and my female is a pink white named Squishy. I...

My parents own a natural herb farm and I have access to a large amount of items that chinchilla safe. All are organic. They have everything from a variety of woods to herbs and flowers. Just about anything a chinchilla might want. Let me know what you are looking for and I will see what I can do...

I could not figure out how my chins were getting poop in their feed until I caught my little girl Marishka.

How much is a safe fluctuation of weight per week? (I stopped rasins and most of the adults dropped 5-10g,which I expected since I was taking the sugar out of their diet.) How much weight should a 3 month old be gaining per week? (My female gained 20g in a week.) How much should a 6 month old...

I got a sewing machine from Santa(my husband), so I made my first fleece liner. Its Barbie(for my girls). Does it look ok? Is there a good video that shows how to make these and other fleece items? I ended up making 6 liners, a hay bag and a hammock(I was bored). I've never sewed before, but I...

My chins pull every bit of hay out of their feeder as soon as it is filled. Once they pull it all out, they eat a bit and then the rest goes to waste. Is there something I can put it in to stop this?

New Law to Require Pet Information 12/27/10 @ 3:59:44 pm SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A new state law that will take effect on New Year's Day requires pet stores to give potential buyers the details of every animal's health history. The Illinois Department of Agriculture says the new law will...

Ok, I have been a member of the site for a bit now, but have not formally introduced myself. I do try to stay pretty active on here though, so some of you may have an idea of who I am anyways. My name is April. I am 28 years old and have a huge family that includes a husband, 4 sons, 2 dogs, 3...

How often should a chinchilla be weighed? How often do you(the breeders) weigh your chins?

My first question is about rose hips...my mother and stepfather own a natural herb farm and can harvest quite a few items that are on the ok list for chins(including rose hips, rose buds, apple wood,etc)... the question is... Can I give my chins fresh rose hips? What is the best way to dry them...

When I first got my Jax, he was almost all white. The breeder said he was born looking just like a standard. Now, he is 6 mo. old now and is getting darker again. I don't have all colors down at the moment and have read of ebony and silver mosiacs. I searched the forum for a picture of a silver...

I am wanting to become a member of MCBA. The application does say that I must have a sponsor sign it in order to become a member. How would I do this if there isn't a member near me? What is required of me in order to get a sponsor to sign?

First question... I have a standard male who is about 6 mo. old. He wighs 395g. Does this seem a bit small? The reason I ask is because I have a standard female born October 2010 and she has almost caught up to him at 360g. Is there a set amount that they should gain and up until what age? I...

Pics of my chinchilla children. Pic 1: Jax-mosaic male Pic 2: Pikachu-standard male Pic 3: Nyx- pink white female (got her from another Chins-n-hedgies member) Pic 4: Chili-black velvet male Pic 5: Chincha-medium ebony male (he was checking out his new home)...always hard to...

My husband and I are making our babies first homemade cage today.He's at the store now buying more supplies. We have decided to make it 6' tall, 4' wide and 2' deep with a drawer under it. We are being very careful with our building supply choices. I do have a question...we bought a melamine...

Does anyone know of a place in Southern IL or around St. Louis, MO that sells bags of Blue Cloud dust? Shipping is quite expensive for the big bags. Also, is Blue Sparkle as good as Blue Cloud?

I am considering buying a female that is 3yrs old. The owner has never attempted to breed her. Is she too old to consider buying for breeding? I ask because a few sites I have researched on say that if a female hasn't bred by 2 yrs. than she probably never will. Also between what ages are...

What brand/s of pellets are best for chinchillas? Also what do you feed yours for treats? I understand treats are not necessary and do not want to overdo it. Are there specific vitamins or treats with specific nutrients that would be beneficial to my chins?

I just got 2 male chinchillas today from someone that is allergic to them. They are a little over a year old according to the man I got them from. Here are my questions... 1. One of the chinchillas has an ear that is crinkled at the tip, could it be an old injury or is it normal occassionally...

Ok,so I researched a few different sites and am still not sure on my chins' colors. I have included some pictures... Pic 1 is Pikachu...I believe he is a standard gray. Pic 2&3is Chincha...not sure on his color at all. Pic 4&5 is Chili...I believe he is a black velvet. Please give me your...