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    High Pitch Squealing in Chinchillas?

    I wish that someone was able to record this sound, but it makes sense that no one's been able to capture it as it's so short and can't be predicted. I've heard it a handful of times... squeaky toy deflating is the closest sound I can think of too! I have no proof of this, but it sounds too...
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    Contacting Ryerson Chinchillas

    Thanks, Ticklechin! Will give them a ring instead then! :)
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    Contacting Ryerson Chinchillas

    I was wondering if anyone had any experience ordering from Ryerson Chinchilla? I would like to order a 2 hole carrier and have tried emailing them but have received no response. Since I'm in the UK I can't use their website as it only does delivery estimates to the US and Canada. Have people...
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    Alternate Wheel - running carousel

    Hahaha! Oh dear... Maybe the cat deserved it? Thanks. That puts my mind at ease. We keep trying to fix the wheel, but they manage to do something to it that really makes it rattle at night. If they'd just run at a gentle pace, this wouldn't be an issue. But one of them really runs like a little...
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    Alternate Wheel - running carousel

    Thanks for the reply, Amethyst. We keep all the chins' pumice toys/floor toys on the levels' floors since I'm always worried about them conking each other on the head... So I don't think them shattering the glass should be a problem. Think my guys have finally stopped gaining weight -- c.750g...
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    Alternate Wheel - running carousel

    What do people think about this running carousel? https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/552307149/chinchilla-exercise-running-carousel-in?ref=shop_home_active_13 Our chins have been steadily beating their 16 inch metal wheel into the ground. They run super hard at night and I'm wondering if this...
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    Chinchilla cage??!! (Critter nation/ferret nation cage dupes) - Feisty ferret cage?

    The closest thing to a ferret/critter nation I was able to find is the Savic Royale Suite 95 [there's an XL version too - and it's huge]. The dimensions are nearly exactly the same and they have the same nice latches on the doors. I'm fairly certain they're made by a German company, so there is...
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    Shrimpie

    That was such a sweet tribute to your little Shrimpie. She sounds like she was an amazing chinchilla. Thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry for your loss :(
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    Online chinchilla websites? - UK

    I was so sad to hear that she was retiring! :( There unfortunately aren't a lot of options right now that I can find... There's http://www.minipetz.co.uk/ourshop/cat_1418381-Chinchilla-Suitable.html https://www.manorpethousing.co.uk (but chin-furniture -- not really toys...) You could also...
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    Chew toy ideas and tips

    Have you already found chinchillas2shop in the UK? You have to check back often as her stock will vary but her shipping is quick and reliable. Galen's Garden is great for sticks. Apple is a favorite in this house! And one of those big bags lasts a while. Once you know what your chins like...
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    Male chinchillas settling into a cage upgrade

    Haha - yes I have seen you post this amazing picture around. I've been looking at it to comfort myself :D They're such little nutters. I don't *think* it can harm them because they can't get to the ballbearing mechanism since it's all enclosed - so a weird massage is the worst thing that...
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    Male chinchillas settling into a cage upgrade

    I have had my 2 male chins for about 9 months now. I recently upgraded their cage to a Savic Royale Suite (German version of the Critter/Ferret nation). They race about it and seem to really enjoy the extra space, but of course the change is bringing about some behavioral changes that I just...
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    Viscachas at Machu Picchu

    Wow!! These are absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing them. Makes me really want to go to Machu Picchu. I can't believe the viscachas let you get that close!
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    2 Chins - Placement of food, water, and hay

    That makes a lot of sense. Thanks, Amethyst.
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    2 Chins - Placement of food, water, and hay

    I was just wondering if people had opinions on the best set up location-wise of food and water for 2 bonded chins? I recently got them a new cage, so they will be able to spread out a lot more once everything is set up. Right now they have 2 food dishes, 2 hay dispensers, and 2 water bottles –...
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    Wood Shelving Query

    Hmm... You could also try looking at B&Q. We got a 29mm thick plank and cut it down to make shelves. It’s something like this: http://www.diy.com/departments/smooth-planed-timber-t29mm-w89mm-l2400mm/249697_BQ.prd For some reason their website is not great when it comes to telling you what...
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    Advice about new cage and bedding!

    Glad the cage looks good so far! Can’t wait to see pictures! :) I have seen a lot people using the larger binder clips like these ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rapesco-Foldback-Clips-32-Large/dp/B005X5O0XU/ref=sr_1_4?s=officeproduct&ie=UTF8&qid=1494001171&sr=1-4&keywords=binder+clips ) to hold...
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    Chinchilla Diagnosed with diabetes now loosing weight fast - HELP HELP

    I don't know if this will help or not, but I remember reading on several UK-based breeder websites that breeders will use Beaphar Care + to help encourage chins to eat if they are unwilling to do so. It seems that there are very few chins who will refuse this food. It's an extruded crunchy...
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    Just got a chinchilla

    I’d also recommend a playpen. I made a cardboard playpen about 3 feet high with old moving boxes. You just need decent tape to make sure the accordion-folds hold. If you’re worried about him jumping out (one of mine seems to always be looking to make a break for it — whiskers twitching to...
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    Advice about new cage and bedding!

    @ RTempleton - will definitely like to hear your impressions of the Liberta! :) It looks like a pretty well made cage, and the metal pans are a definite plus! If you're not keen to make your own little chin-house, (and if you don't know them!) I recently found...
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