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Hello All! Well, I've had my chinchillas for about 3 weeks now and I believe everything with them is okay! However, starting last night, Persimmon would make like a sight coughing noise, or like a big puff of air, and then do a whining thing. Knda of like a deeper and longer guinea pig squeal...

Hello! I was wondering if anyone had ever owned both a Leo Braun wheel and a Chin Spin and could tell me if the Leo Braun is really worth the extra money. I had watched a Youtube video of a chin running on a Leo Braun wheel and it seemed pretty quiet. I however was wanting some opinions from...

These are my baby chinchillas I will be getting in 18 days! They will be about 4-5 months old when I can finally get them! From left to right - Plum, Persimmon, and Pear

Hello all! 19 days till I get my chinchillas!!! AAAHHHH! My question today ... what kinds of medicines and supplements should I have on hand just in case they get sick or something. I notice lots of posts about people just having stuff on hand and them just knowing what to give their chins. I...

Hi all! I'm in the process of trying to buy some dust. However, I do not know how much I should buy! I don't have a ton of space so I don't want a ton of it at a time. However, how long does a pound of dust last two chins if you were to say ... dust them at least twice a week? Also, how much...

Well, I am very happy to say I have my first two chins picked out and will be able to pick them up the second weekend of April! I am waaaaaay excited! However, I think I'm already wanting a third one .... I have found a breeder who sells Brown Velvets, and I reallllllly want one. The thing is...

Hello all! I have three questions today ... 1) Are the rodent cage cleaners okay to use to wipe down the chinchilla cages? If not (which I'm gonna bet they aren't), what solution or mixture is the best to use? Can you use this stuff on the wood shelving as well? 2) When you wash the fleece...

I was just curious, are chinchillas sensitive to smells? I know some birds like parakeets are sensitive to strong smells and I was just wondering if chinchillas are as well I was wanting to put a scentsy type thing in the room with the chins but wanted to know if it'd be a bad idea or not. :)

I had seen a lady using one of these puppy playpens for her chins on Facebook, and I liked the looks of it better than the wire ones. She took a video of her chins being able to bounce off the sides and everything. Would this be a suitable playpen for chinchillas...

Hello all! I was just wanting everyone's opinions on Oxbow and Mazuri food. I've always heard they were both really good, but recently read in a couple of threads that Mazuri sometimes doesn't always agree with all chins. I know Mazuri is a little cheaper, and I just wanted to check all options...

Hello all! Well, my cage is coming together quite nicely! I have the cage at home and all put together, and I have an order for fleece, furniture, toys, and treats all put in. It's getting handled slowly but surely, and I'm loving every minute of it! After I get the chins it'll be a few months...

I just found these shelf covers on a popular website. I was just curious if they would work the same as fleece covers, or if fleece would still be better? http://www.petsupplies.com/item/ferret-nation-pan-cover/650419/ http://www.petsupplies.com/item/ferret-nation-shelf-cover/650418/

Okay ... I'm gonna sound like an idiot, but .... what is a hair ring?! I kind of get the gist of it ... but I don't really know what it is ... Also, I will be getting two male chinchillas as I've read they make better pets than females because they don't spray as much and are a bit cuddlier...

In my search for chinchilla supplies I've run across a lot of different chinchilla vitamins and supplements. Are there any kinds of vitamins or supplements or health related things in that vain that they should be given regularly? Thank you!

Sorry guys, I'm literally gonna have a million questions! The next topic I need an opinion on is chinchilla beds! There are the full nesting boxes, and then I've seen the custom made beds that are open on top. Which do chinchillas prefer? To feel boxed in and cozy while sleeping, or to lay in...

Well everyone, I am going to put a down payment on my first chinchilla today or tomorrow! It'll still be a couple of months till I get him and another little buddy I haven't found yet, but I'm SUPER excited! Anywho, my question is about bath houses ... I really like the ceramic ones that have...

I've seen a few websites for members who make fleece cage liners and shelf covers on here, I'm just always afraid that the websites are out of date or are no longer in operation cause they mostly have old posts on them ... Therefore, I was just wondering who is out there that currently makes...

Hello everyone! I've been using this forum for a week now and I just finally saw this introduction thread! Sorry for the late introductions! My name is Katrina, and I live in Northern Idaho. I do not own any chinchillas as of the moment, but I plan on getting two in the next couple of months...

Hello all! I have yet to own any chinchillas, though I've always wanted too. My guinea pig recently passed away, and I always said once he was no longer with us, I would have chinchillas. The time has come that I hope to get two kits in the next couple of months, and I have been doing research...