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How exciting! Time, patience, and care - also, consistent learning about chinchilla care and health is crucial to a growing bond and responsible parenthood! I have a ton of tips on my blog, and plenty of chin care information as well. I think giving your chin their space in the beginning stages...

I build my own out of kiln-dried pine - tutorial on my blog - they're super safe and a fun easy project!

I have a full post all about DIY hanging toys for your chin! It's on my blog at http://lychinchillas.com/2015/06/10/how-to-diy-chinchilla-hanging-toys/! DIY toys are super safe and fun, and great because you get to personalize each toy for your chin! I would suggest going with chin-safe woods...

I actually have a comprehensive step-by-step post all about how to make your own DIY toys - post is up on my blog tomorrow!

Super exciting, congratulations! Bonding can take a long time, and there's always more to learn, especially as you learn more about your fur baby and her idiosyncrasies. I have a blog (http://lychinchillas.com/favorite-topics/) that may be helpful to you - of course, this forum is also...

Blackout curtains are a good option. My chins are in a room with 3 windows but not directly in front of them. I use a mix of blinds and blackout curtains, a dehumidifier, and strong A/C. The more you can put up to block the sunlight, the better, especially if the sunlight is very strong...

Pans won't withstand the pee forever, but as long as it is cleaned regularly with a vinegar and water mixture, it should hold up against pee for quite a while. I have a post on cleaning pans and fabric - although great tips can also be found via searching CnH! Hope your new fleece liners work...

Chins definitely can dream, so perhaps it was! Some chins will be more vocal than others. Given your chin is healthy (not losing weight or suffering an injury), the squeaking and barking can be characterized more like a personality trait or merely dreaming. I'd suggest monitoring behavior and...

So pretty! What a cutie!

Big hug!

Generally some chins will be more vocal than others. Given your chin is healthy (not losing weight or suffering an injury), in my experience, it's got very little to do with how happy they are or how entertained or even how frightened they are; the squeaking and barking can be characterized...

I suggest both fleece liners and bass pans, with a chin-safe litter box containing a little bedding. Fleece is not expensive and can last a long time if properly maintained. Bass pans are amazing because they eliminate the basic plastic elements that come standard with cages (which, of course...

I agree with the posts above - I suggest very confined spaces until older; bathrooms and closets are the best. You'll find that even though your chin may love running around all over your house, that you'll actually get to know your chin better in a tighter, safer space with your constant...

Sounds like your chins are very loved and beginning to show their personalities! It's always exciting to get to know your chins better and better throughout the years. I'm know I'm always still enamored with mine, and always will be - it takes constant observation and dedication, but obviously...

Lol! What an adorable name!

This isn't self-grooming, although they can groom their tummies sometimes. This is what is known as coprophagy: it means they are digesting their food twice so they can absorb valuable nutrients from their fibrous food that weren't absorbed the first time! Basically, they're eating their own...

Exciting! I would suggest simply purchasing a few yards of anti-pill or blizzard fleece and cutting it to size (a little larger than the pans) and folding the excess under granite or stone slabs. That's what I do and never have had a problem with chewing, as they're unable to reach the ends of...

Sweethearts!

Chins should not be brushed, but rather combed. There are special metal combs that you can purchase through breeders that are great for grooming chinchilla fur. Brushes tend to remove more fur than necessary, which is why they are advised against.

Chins in pairs love to cuddle, but some time out every now and again is also healthy. In my experience with my mosaic sisters, they will argue over one apple stick even though they each have their own and wait in line to use the water bottle even though they have three. It doesn't sound like...