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I should add that although it's difficult to say if she's eating the same amount because she has a cage mate, if she is eating less its not a noticable amount less. I am filling the food about as much as usual. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

I have had her for over 8yrs. She's between 8-9 years old. It's hard to say if she is eating the same amount because she has a cage mate, but her poop is actually slightly bigger than usual (she's always had smaller droppings than my other 3) she has had the same wheel for a few years now. The...

I was wondering if anyone has experienced a heavier chin loosing weight on their own without illness? My vet said my chin seems healthy, but she keeps loosing weight. She is a little on the heavier side so it could be a good thing. My concern is why is she loosing weight? There have been no diet...

That's what I was hoping to hear. It's been 24hrs. I think she chewed it really well because I haven't seen it in her poop, but she is acting normal. Thank you. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk

I feel like a terrible chin mom. Two days ago Tiquita ate the clicky top of a pen. I gave her some gas drops as a precaution thinking, it might help in case trying to pass the plastic caused gas. Well, she bit the tip of the syringe off yesterday! She's still eating and acting normally. I was...

Last night at play time, Tiquita and Talia got in a fight. While running, Tiquita ran into a shelf I had leaning against a wall (I was cleaning their cage). She immediately began pawing at her mouth. Upon inspection, I found she chipped one of her bottom front teeth. I can bring her in tomorrow...

I wash with white vinegar and change it Wednesdays and Saturday/Sundays. The first 6yrs of their lives they peed on bedding which was only on one level of their old cage. It was only when i got the Ferret Nation cages that they began using fleece instead of the bedding. I didnt thnk i would have...

I have four beautiful 7 year old girls. About a year ago i moved them to two Ferret Nation cages. I have been having issues with messy butts ever since =/ As you know, the shelves are plastic and must be covered in fleece. I have heard of many people allowing their chins to pee on fleece and...

Could there be dust on the bars? My girls like to lick dust off of things. By dust I mean their dust bath. Since it floats into the air and settles, sometimes they find a dusting of it on something and they'll clean it off. Sent from my BLU R1 HD using Tapatalk

So, i'm sure most of you know that Oxbow has recently changed their Chinchilla pellets packaging. The ingredients changed a little. They've added Calcium Carbonate (8th ingredient), Sodium Bentonite (10th ingredient) & Copper Proteinate (26th ingredient) and removed Ferrous Sulfate and Selenium...

Does anybody know if humans can pass their illness onto chins? I feel a possible cold coming on and am weary of being around my girls out of fear of getting them sick.

It is SPS. I recently switched back to them after finding a dead rat head in my Oxbow :( that was disturbing. The chins definitely prefer oxbow and it's cheaper, but I'm too scared to buy from them anymore. That batch of hay I tossed without question. Thank you Amethyst. Sent from my BLU R1 HD...

I found a dead squished grass hopper in my hay. I'm already half way through the box. Is it safe to continue giving to my chinchillas? I'm thinking it's not a big deal, but would like some opinions before giving anymore of the hay to my chins. Thank you.

Idgie : I run both the AC & Dehumidifier, but at night both struggle. The humidity gets above 50% and the temp gets to 70. If i just run the AC the humidity gets well above 60%, so I'm not sure what to do. Airyn: It appears to happen on cool nights. Im thinking maybe the temp sensor is too close...

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My neighbors (a married couple) have agreed to give the chins fresh hay while we are away for 4 days. I don't know how much money i should offer them. Does anyone have any input on this? Also, my chins have never gone more than two days without out of cage time. I'm a little concerned about them...

I have been having issues balancing temp and humidity in the chin room. The issue only occurs at night. I use an AC and Dehumidifier. During the day, the temp is between 63-66 and humidity 47-50%. I do not adjust the settings on either the AC or Dehumidifier, but some mornings ill wake up and...

I have recently joined the feet nation band wagon. I have the plastic covered with fleece, but my chin pulled up the fleece and chewed the plastic shelf. I will keep a close eye on her in case it causes a blockade. What should I be looking for? Is there anything I should do besides watching...

Thank you. I have a front loading washer. Do I put the vinegar in the detergent cup or pour some in the drum before closing the door?