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Hi, We are looking for a forever home for Dash. We would really like him to go to someone who already is knowledgeable on Chinchillas and maybe already has one or two, so he has companions. Dash is from a pet store and was sold to us a standard grey but he is unique - as while he has grey in...

Hi all - I'm getting ready to move my little guy out of the original starter cage into a nice roomy ferret or critter nation and trying to get ideas on which is better - I see some who swear by the ferret nation and others who say critter nation all the way. Are horizontal or vertical bars...

Litter training - how did you do it? How did you litter train your Chin. I've had my boy for 8 months and I tried - every day - put some of the wet litter in a small glass pan I used and every day he would pee in that pan, but also in ohter spots. I've since switched to Fleece on the bottom...

Thank you - I may try that. Poop last night was normal but seemed less than in past nights. I will see what we get tonight and if seems less, I'll try what you suggested in the morning. I think I'll have to stay in the bathroom though - we did a dust bath in the tub and he almost jumped out a...

Hi - had my Chin for less than a month. He seemed to be pooping all the time - then yesterday, suddenly didn't poop all day. I got concerned - mind you - Mon-Thurs he is in may office and while he sleeps a lot - he is used to my movements and gets up to eat a little/drink a little, etc... Fri -...

I know folks have told me that kiln dried pine bedding is just fine but I've read a few articles recently that say pine is not really good at all for Chinchillas and if you want wood, go with Aspen. I'm wondering though, are these folks just working with Aspen bedding makers or is there...

Finding Fleece I saw this post and I’m in the same boat now as a new chin owner as this person a year plus ago. Wondering if anyone can advise where to get 10% fleece for shelf liners and also good fleece hammocks. I’m not much for DIY...just not very handy so anywhere I can buy stuff premade...

Hi all, I was hoping I could get some help. I have the larger equivalent of this cage...

Thank you Very much appreciate all the advice. I think I'll set up a vet appt for next week just to be on the safe side.

An interesting idea. I will run that by my husband and see if he wants to help me get all of that set - we haven't taken the new cage out of the box yet :). Part of me wonders though if I should just leave him where he is for a bit. Seems pretty content. And I think I don't have to worry about...

Hi folks, I jumped the gun a bit and started posting in forums questions without actually introducing myself. I apologize. Between finishing the holidays, going back to work and being so incredibly scattered - I'm acting a bit ADD these days. To be frank up until a few months ago, I knew...

Hi all, I recently posted how I'm a new Chin owner and our whole story - but not sure the post has even gone live yet, but realized I forgot to ask one important question. I've noticed that our little Dash is doing a fair amount of scratching (at least more than I believe normal Chins do - seen...

Hi all - I know there have been a lot of posts from "new owners" so my apologies if mine is redundant and/or covering similar ground, but hoping to perhaps get some tips/advice from more experienced Chinchilla owners. Net-net my husband got me a 2 month old Chinchilla for Christmas. I had fallen...

Thanks for tips - should I maybe hold off on the taller cage for now? This is very helpful thank you! So a question - since falling is a big danger for young ones. Would it be better if I stick with the starter cage (which is only 36" height I believe) and just remove the plastic shelves and...

Hi all - I apologize if this has been asked and if my questions seem simple - I'm a brand new Chinchilla owner and starting out at a deficit. My husband got me a Chin from our local pet store (I know not recommended) for Christmas and while he did research - he didn't quite grasp the many...

Cages for Chins - I'm curious where you found the cage used? I bought a new one but it is super expensive and would be thrilled to return to Amazon before setting up and go used, Thanks.