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How did you all teach your chin to use a wheel? Mine is 4-5 years old and has never had a wheel. I put his in a week ago and he avoids it. I tried putting his treats on the wheel but he just grabs it and takes it away. He doesn't seem interested at all? Any tips?

Oh great I thought I wouldn't get sucked into it this season... I turned the episode on because I wanted to see how the new judges would be. Mr. Chinny had the oddest reaction. His cage is in the living room and he can see the TV from his cage. Before the show he was running around and...

I would like you experts here to look at Mr. Chinny's feet and tell me what you think is going on. I am hoping it is just dryness, but I am new to all this so my diagnosis means nothing. I noticed his feet like this just this evening. Is this just dry feet or is it something more serious?

Do Chins sleep with their eyes open sometimes? Often I walk up to Mr. Chinny's cage and he looks awake and even looking at me, but he isn't. At least I don't think he is. Either he is sleeping with his eyes open or he is off in some daydream? It takes a few seconds of petting for him to...

Just wondering if this is normal grooming and if so how much is normal. I see Mr. Chinny doing it a few times a day and am wondering if it is normal or if he may have some dental problems. He does chew a lot on his lava ledge, apple wood, and wood hidey house. He eats a lot and poos normal...

I adopted my 2 year old male from a friend almost 2 months ago. Before then I didn't know much of anything about chins. I see people talking about weight a lot and I think I need to figure out his weight. What is the best way to weigh him? I was shocked when I went to the pet store and their...

I have a single male chin and I am looking to buy him a new cage after the holidays. I have already decided on a FN, but still do not know if I want a single or double cage. Is a double too much room for 1 chin? Also I am weighing my options on getting my one chin a buddy. He is male and...

I have had Chinny for a few weeks now and in that time his cage has been in the spare bedroom. I wanted a quiet spot for him to adjust to the new house, sounds and of course myself. Now that we have all adjusted I am wondering if he should be moved into my bedroom or the living room where he...

Do Chinchillas learn their name? I adopted mine from a friend a few weeks back. His name is "Chinny" lol. His precious young daughter named him. He seems to respond to it, or maybe it is just my voice. I have been wondering if I should rename him or just let it go. I have kinda gotten...

Where do I find one? I have never bought anything online outside of Amazon.com

I adopted my Chin a week ago. He is so lovable and friendly. Every time I open the door to his cage to clean/remove/add anything he scrambles to climb out and up my arm. His cage is large enough and he has a lot of toys/chews. I let him out every evening while I clean his cage. Then I...

My chin came with a water bottle that "leaked", I bought a glass one today and it leaks too. By leaking I mean a drop every 30 seconds. I attached it correctly and even messed with other ways but it still leaks. Any advice or recommendations?

Hello all, I have been reading the boards for a few weeks so I thought I should say hello and Thank You :) This forum is so informative. I adopted a Chin from a friend 1 week ago. I knew he was coming for a few weeks before that. His previous owner broke a lot of the "rules" I see here, but...