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Alright so here’s a brief update: I’m with him right now for his nighttime playtime and he finally finished the remaining pellets that he had (about half a tbs). Note that this took him 2 days to finish. His fresh poops are a bit larger now, oval shape. He’s also zooming across the room and...

No, his poops have been smaller and less frequent. I haven’t been checking his weight for the past few months but I believe the last time I checked him he was around 500-600 grams. His pellets seem fine; it’s a half empty bag so he’s been eating the same pellets for a while now.

Hello, I noticed a couple days ago my chinnie hasn't been eating as much pellets as he typically does. Usually I give him 1-2 tbs daily, and he hasn't been touching it much lately. He'll take a few nibbles from it but the bowl is never empty the next morning like it usually is. However, he's...

I heard that air fresheners are unsafe for chins, which is explainable, but that air purifiers aren’t. I’ve never used either before in the chinnie room, but I’m thinking about putting one in there to keep the room smelling fresh. Are there certain types of purifiers that I should avoid? Are...

I’ve tried cardboard before, but one of my chinnies loves to chew and swallow. Since then I have rarely given them cardboard

Hello, I noticed on some chinchilla blogs, stories and videos the owners let their chinnies free in their room, hallway, or staircases for playtime. What really bewildered me is how, if they are, they are able to keep their chins away from unhealthy objects to chew on. Also, how do they clean...

Hello, As winter nears, the ladybug population in my area are increasing rapidly. Now there's an infestation on the chinchilla room! I want to use peppermint candles to repel them, but I first want to know-- is it safe for my two chinchillas? What other safe options do I have? Thanks!

Alright thanks so much I’ll try this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi, I’ve had Bilbo, my second chinchilla, for a couple of months now. He and Rocket, my first chinchilla, share a room. Recently I reorganized the room, putting Bilbo and Rocket on the same wall with their cages about 8 inches away from each other. I also put a new waterproof rug on the floor...

Hi, recently I’ve placed cardboard at the bottom of the door (where my chinchilla likes to try and bite the paint). However, now he tries to chew and eat the cardboard during playtime. It upsets him whenever I have to shoo him away from it (which is a lot). Does anybody know of any other cheap...

Hi, I'm searching for a safe, durable bath house that can prevent most of the dust from flying out. I'm currently using a cardboard box but it's difficult for the chinchillas to have full contact with the dust on the flat surface. The Kaytee Chinchilla Bath House seems to be a popular choice...

Alright thanks! I’m more comfortable using it now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi, I purchased blu-kote (dauber form) for my chinchilla, who was bitten on his cheek. Before I try applying it, I want to verify that I’m going to do it correctly. Do I apply a little on the wound with a q-tip and then leave it to dry? Or do I leave it there for a little and then wash it off...

Should I worry about him consuming it?

Is there anything I can clean it with? I’ve heard people talk about blu-kote. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

He’s eating and playing normally, the only thing I noticed is him rubbing it. I managed to get a better picture too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Also, should I take him to the vet? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi, I had the same issue when I first got my little guy. After he started getting used to me, he was comfortable enough to take a dust bath. Since you’ve only had him a few months, I’m assuming it’s the same problem. I just use a cardboard box and my two chins seem to be fine with it! Sent...

Alright thank you, I'll just continue letting them out freely then

Hi, last night my first chinchilla (Rocket) got out of his cage because I accidentally left the top door open. My second chinchilla (Bilbo) follows Rocket around from his cage during playtime; he seems to want to fight but I’m not positive. I’m guessing Rocket and Bilbo fought through the cage...