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    Ferret Nation - Safety layout

    I am trying to re-guard my ferret nation due to a clumsy chin. I have used bassequipment metal pans.. Would someone use pan 1 and pan 2 to separate the leaping/jumping range? Is this suggested for cagemates? Will one become territorial of one half? The pan layouts are located here...
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    Seeking suppliers to upgrade ferret nation

    I have a ferret nation with the same dimensions of a 142. I need the following: Fleece liners (4) Fleece half-cuddle tube Wooden ledges with poop guards (large, to prevent massive leaps/falls of doom - please have options with quotes)
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    Sneezing until it hurts?

    Oh okay, now I understand.. Thank you. Her cagemate hinted alittle jealousy but I think she was concerned for Gem as well. Plus she's quite aggressive and Gem is very vocal... If Gemma whines or barks Alea (cagemate) goes in attack mode. I wanted to ask, should I be concerned the vet didn't...
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    Sneezing until it hurts?

    If not intended to be sarcastic, Ticklechin, no I did only bring the one. The diagnosis... Hiccups, and inflammatory meds incase she had something caught in her throat and irritated it. This was a win, no sick chins over here.
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    Sneezing until it hurts?

    We were denied as walk ins due to my exotic vet no longer residing, to learn my back up vet is gone too. Me & the chin are scheduled at a hospital 45 mins out at 3 Do I take her cagemate with me? I feel like she's been exposed to the URI... If I can try to get her checked out/help this process...
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    Sneezing until it hurts?

    Whimpering with light sneezing.. Not as severe but it's her witching hour so she's busy eating... I think I'm crying more now and her cagemate is barking in annoyance. Reading archives I've read similar symptoms being suggested as URIs but nothing was confirmed. I'll wipe her nose, I just...
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    Sneezing until it hurts?

    Update : she's laying down now, the puffing is a lot like sneezing just her crying is killing me, we have to wait until 7 am tomorrow... She's non-stop squeaking and randomly barking. Anyone have similar symptoms? She has no other symptoms no draft, no discharge I'm so upset I can't figure...
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    Sneezing until it hurts?

    To the point: my female is active, weight is on point, and she is eating fine. She is getting into these sneezing fits (every 10mins) for the last 5 hours. Sneezing as in air puffing out - but she is shrieking with every fit - obviously distressed. Noticed behavior is that she is hunched...
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    Adding juvenile to mature pair of females...

    I have a pair of 3 year old female chins who are very close to another. They used to be very wild but I've tamed them to accept me to where one is extremely bonded to me but the other is only bonded to the other female.... The one bonded to me acts out if I take the other out without her...
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    Complaining at Petstores about Chinchilla Care?

    I'm sure you have all complained at a Petsmart or Petco, or at least under your breath. From the plastic toys, to the lack of hideouts from store traffic... I’m just curious because, while I do usually bite my tongue, this one store I walked into - - > had a male and female chinchilla huddled...
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    Chinchillas in Popular Media

    This is my nightmare coming true... Chinchillas are like goldfish. They say, the fish will grow with the bowl and be fine. No, their internal organs just shut down, one by one in a painful slow death because they are unable to grow. In this "petstore market" So will chinchillas ...so will...
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    Leaving chins alone for days

    I think we all worry about leaving our chins overnight. And, my worries came to light with a few incidents such as blood being speckled all over from a busted nose, and another time a shattered glass water bottle. Things can happen, but you can't always be there for everything. They are OK...
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    Chinchillas in Popular Media

    I know right? At first I thought she was going to let him just smell it THEN my jaw dropped. I was just thinking what wine does to me... and the chins small little body. This is a fun article: "Animals and Booze" http://www.alcoholissues.co.uk/animals-alcohol-are-we-designed-drink.html :vomit:
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    Chinchillas in Popular Media

    Chinchillas are expensive to maintain... so before breeding for a pet supply, a normal venture would consider the variable risks/fixed costs. And I don't think are mistaken at all, just summarizing the margin looks grim. ...but the idea to "breed for money" came from a person you'd never want...
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    chinchillas together

    I heard males will become aggressive with the scent of a female presence. They are basically in competition with eachother and its natural instinct. As Becky said, the males may never be housed again. And I wouldn't risk it because it could turn ugly. I had two females and one male. I regret...
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    How do I bond with my Chinchilla!?!

    Congrats on Bandit, this will be a very rewarding experience of paitience. As mgonya said, don't attempt to pet/hold him for a few days. Your company is very important to him, so comminicating with a soothing tone will make him get familiar with you. Also - as you might've noticed sudden...
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    Chinchillas in Popular Media

    Yes! Yes! That is a chinchilla's greatest defense. But then again, I went to a Petco - just to look around and BAM "Hey miss, I might have something in the back for you, $50 - 3 chinchillas." 1 male, 2 females. I was set up for disaster, but I accepted responsibility and spent the $$ for the...
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    Burrowing questions?

    My female likes to burrow regardless cold/warm.. its a safety mechanism I'm assuming for her. I've always respected that - but if I get too close she'll lunge/nip me. When she isn't burrowed/hidden she is lovely. I think your chin was scared of you/hiding for "me" time as I like to say.
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    Epic Sissy Cagemate Fight

    They did it again! Its like Allea is so thirsty her bladder is tapped out. (but thank god I don't have a urine-soaked chin) I'll try to record this, then get a second bottle!
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    Chinchillas in Popular Media

    Exactly, I think media is only good when it pertains to the education of an animal like a chinchilla. But its always a two way street, even though the knowledge is out there, for example of owning a cat/dog...people still want...buy...and then realize for themselves it is too much. I...
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