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    Behavioral Problems.

    So I have a 6 month old chin, well almost come the beginning of October. Now, my issue, I have no idea what I did to terrify him so much. I honestly thought he fell and got hurt. Because he was acting injured two days ago and some yesterday.I heard a clicking sound, but it sounded more like it...
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    Biting???

    We have a 4 month old that bites every time I go into cage. Whether it's for feeding or cleaning. His little teeth are so sharp too. He's not very active. And I don't know what to do or how to bond with him if all he does is bite me. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Bonding Tips?

    I need some advice in getting chins to bond with me. My first Chin we lost in moving house holds. September 2014. I didn't have one for a long time. I recently got chinchillas again in June. We lost one in a heat stroke about a week ago. We had already had promised my SIL we would take her Chin...
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    Females more aggressive

    Okay, we have 3 chinchillas all in the same cage a FN182. The top and bottom level are closed off from each other. In the top unit are two females at age 2. We got them about a month ago, and the bottom unit we have a male about 4 months old. Male is very sweet, come right up to me. Will crawl...
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    How many chinchilla per level?

    I have double FerretNation 182, and we are about to get 2 more chinchilla which would make 3. Will there be enough room for 3 chinchillas in there? And if we got a Male baby, would it be safe to have them not split up as he is so young?
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    Need a reccomendation for chin accessories

    I need a reccomendation for fleece accessories and other chin toys. Prefer to pay with card but PayPal is okay too. In need of liners for FN 182
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    Picky eater! Diet Change?

    My girl is 2 months old, she is a picky eater. I tried changing her diet to a walmart food. It was a fiesta blend for chinchillas(before I read up on them.) That was only for a day I had that food in there. I wont be switching her to that. I am wanting to switch her to Oxbow Pellets. Because its...
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    What pellets are best?

    I need help identifying pellets I bought from the pet store. They bag them there. Or a recommendation that is similar Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Bringing her home for the first time.

    I just got my chin yesterday. Her name is Ember and she will be 8 weeks tomorrow :) 1. She seems okay yesterday not immensely terrified but seems more scared today. I know they are more active at night. But she is awake today and I was suprised. She did let me pet her. When we got home last...
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    Bring home under 6 months?

    okay, so I am getting my first Chin I will be bringing her home Friday most likely, all I know is she is under 6 months of age. I believe she will be around 8-12 weeks old. I have a FN 182 for her cage. 1)Is it okay to give her access to the 2nd level? 2)How many ledges should I have and how...
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    Fleece is on sale!!!

    Jo-Ann Fabrics is having an amazing sale all week. Saturday is the last day for it. I got 7 yards of wonderful blizzard fleece for 22$ USD and I am going be making my own liners for my ferret nation that is due to arrive Wednesday!! Can't wait!!
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    Critter Nation vs Ferret Nation

    I just can't decide which one would be best. My first chin will be under 6 months of age. If I go CN, I will be getting a single unit, and if FN I will probably go for the double, because I found a good deal. I found a good deal on both, but the price for FN is my absolute max I can even spend...
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    Ferret Nation Liner Help!!

    I am ordering a Ferret Nation 182 Double Unit, and I am going to make Fleece Liners myself, I went to my Aunt's summer sewing camp 3 years in a row, and have made many things including things for my daughter. Now, the thing is, I know how to make the Fleece Liners, but I don't know how much...
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    ISO: female chin in central/south Eastern Illinois

    I'm located in Lawrence County, IL looking for a female chin, will travel up to 50 miles to get her
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    Ferret Nation, baby/chin proofing

    I will be getting my first Chin with in the next few weeks!(Best birthday present ever!) I will be ordering a ferret nation 182 from Walmart. Luckily my boyfriend works there and he is using his discount to buy it for me :) Money is an option, so that's why I chose FN over CN. I have a couple of...
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    question for those who've sewn fleece liners

    for those who have done DIY fleece liners and things, I fully know how to sew,by hand and by machine. I do not own a sewing machine, and I want to make hammock, fleece tube liner, and liners for the cage floor myself by hand, how difficult would this be? the first thing I would make would be...
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    Getting a Chin soon, and I have questions

    I am getting a chinchilla soon, my first one : ) I have wanted one for many years, but my ex wouldn't let me, and I couldn't have pets till now, My birthday is in 2 weeks so I will be getting my first Chinchilla around then. I will be buying from a breeder, I will be getting a baby about 2...
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    Hello, I am new here!!

    Hello, my name is Kelly, I am brandnew here and I am planning on getting my first Chin in the next couple weeks. I am here to get advice on everything I will need and the best way to take care of my first chin. I will be 25 years old on the 22nd of August, and I have a 4 year old daughter who I...
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