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Hi all, I really need some help here. This is my female chinchilla who’s I’ve been told is around 4 years old. I’ve had her since she was 1 and she was rescued by a lady who found her left in a carrier somewhere. Her fur was kinda gross but her owner said it was because she hadn’t had a bath in...

I will be travelling for a week and I have 2 chinchillas. I am planning on leaving one with a friend and the other with another. They do not like each other and I don't want any accidents with them coming in contact, so thats why they are being sent to 2 different houses. I currently have them...

Hello. I got a new chinchilla a while ago named Rose , in February. I wanted to bond her with my other chinchilla named Chia. I only started bonding recently because Rose had a tough life. She was abused and abandoned prior to my care. Her fur was horrible and she was scared of humans...

I read only about male chins wagging their tails. What about females? I have a 3 year old chin who wags her tail, mostly when she wants to be let out. Is she the only female to do this... o_0 What does it mean?

Are uhaul blankets okay to put under fleece in a chinchilla's cage? I heard it will absorb the pee. One of my chins pull her fleece up when she wants to get out though. She never eats it. If she finds the blanket is it dangerous?

Hi! If anyone needs a chinchilla vet in the Vancouver area, I found a GREAT one! Everyone there is so knowledgeable and kind, with great prices! The vet checked out my chins eye (blind) just for his own curiosity! no fee. :) It's called "Vancouver East Veterinary walk-in clinic" also, the...

It finally happened! I got my 2nd chin, in hopes for my 2 chins to become friends. She is quite timid, but that is expected because her owner told me she rescued her when a pet sitter left her outside! She was in desperate need of a bath and was super excited for one! My other chin the one i've...

Hi! So I decided my chin is lonely and I am gets her a friend soon. First, I don't really know how to introduce 2 chins? I have a ferret nation cage and also a backup smaller cage I can use for the new chin. I understand that they may not like each other and the owner said if it doesn't work out...

Hello! After nearly three wonderful years of having a chinchilla I am looking into getting her a friend. I have a question though. Would it be harder or not a good idea to get a blind chinchilla a friend? Or, is that not an issue. Also is it better to get a chinchilla the same age or younger...

Hi. I was looking at a chinchilla wheel on craigslist. Does anyone know if this type of wheel is ok? http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/for/5351341061.html Thanks

Whenever I scratch my chin behind her ears and wherever she likes, when I stop she starts nibbling my hands... is she grooming me? I find this funny haha! Is this normal chin behaviour? Does anyone else's chins do this?

I've always been interested in how people have got their chinchillas, and their stories. I would love to read your stories! It's funny because when I first got my chin she was begging to play the day I got her. I didn't know they were suppose to settle in for a week or so. I let her out and she...

Hi. I was planning on getting Chin Spin, but shipping was way too expensive. The only wheel that has good pricing to Canada is the Silver Surfer. I really don't want a loud wheel. Is it loud and does it last? Is it a good investment as I did save up this money for a while I would like to make...

Hello. Is it okay to put a fan beside my chin's cage to make it a bit cooler? I heard fans don't work on chins is that true, and why? The fan just helps make the room colder. Thanks

Hi. I was wondering if it's okay to put leftover fleece in chins cage? Like a little square piece to play with. Thanks :thumbsup:

Ok, so I'm going to be getting a ferret nation cage soon hopefully. I'm confused on what to modify. Are you supposed to get fleece liners AND bass pans? If you get fleece liners do the chins pee on it? Or do you use a litter box? If I get bass pans what should I use. Carefresh? Cuz, when i'm...

Hello. So, I've been planning on getting a critter/ferret nation cage for my chinchilla for a while. Between then and now I've found out she's blind in one eye. Will she be okay to have a complete new cage? She will have old stuff like huts, hammock, toys... Or, will it be hard for her since...

Hello. I was just curious about these chin shows. I thought chinchillas shouldn't be in loud noisy places? Isn't it scary for them to be in a little cage with people all around them?

I was wondering if I could give my chin a dust bath after eye drops? Her eyes are watery after them, and the eye drops come out of her eye a lil and make her eye a tiny damp. It dries off fast tho. But can she have dust baths? Or should I call my vet and ask.

My chin has cataract in one eye. She still is crazy when I let her out and loves to wall surf! xD She used to have a plastic wheel back when I was a newb. Now I know no plastic!! I'm planning on upgrading her to the critter or ferret nation cage and planning on getting her a Chin Spin. Will it...