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  1. landrk11

    Thoughts on a second chinchilla.

    I also have a single chin named Lola and have thought of getting another chin for company for her. Lola is really well socialized and has bonded very well with us like your little guy. I thought about having to tend to two cages if I got another and they did not bond well. After a great deal...
  2. landrk11

    litter pan?

    If it's the pan from Chin Things it's a great litter pan. I got mine from them and had to wait until they are back in stock. E-mail them to let them know you are interested in the litter pan and ask then to contact you when it is available. That's what I did.
  3. landrk11

    First day home

    She is beautiful! Enjoy.
  4. landrk11

    Should I get two new chinchillas?

    First and foremost....talk to you Dad and Brother about your idea. They should have a say in whether they want to be responsible for any additional chins as they are the caretakers. Your chins behavior may not be that he is lonley for a new friend but misses you. They have long term memory...
  5. landrk11

    This is Mya :)

    She's beautiful. Congratulations. When Lola was dropped off with us she was in the same cage. We have since changed to the Critter Nation 2 story cage and swapped out all the plastic for wood. Just be careful with the plastic in the cage. When she starts chewing on it you will need to...
  6. landrk11

    Shredded wheat for treats

    Organic will be on the box. The ingredients are natural with no perservatives. If the label has ingredients in it other than food item names then that you can't identify then it is not organic. The one I buy at Whole Foods is made from pesticide free wheat and has no perservatives. In Rhode...
  7. landrk11

    Shredded wheat for treats

    Have you tried organic mini shredded wheat. I get them at Whole Foods but most markets have an organic section and this way you don't have to worry about perservatives. I give Lola 1 mini shredded wheat every couple of days. You can also switch it up with organic cheerios too.
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    Excessive scratching!!

    My Lola was a scratcher and it wasn't until I added herbs to her diet that she stopped. I know what how upsetting it is when you try different things and your little one still scratches. I got some great advice from an administrator on another forumn and I found her skin was dry not because...
  9. landrk11

    Settling A Skittish Chinchilla?

    Congratulations on your new addition. I'm really glad he's settling in well for you. I have a 2 year old female named Lola that is very skittish in nature and does not tollerate change. She's friendly and loves to play but will under no circumstances be held. She loves to have her chin and...
  10. landrk11

    A few questions that NEED answers!!!

    She is still very little and from what I understand (more experienced chin folks can chime in) that she should not be having out of cage time until 6 months old and then limit it to short periods of no more than 30 minutes. Food.....Timothy hay as much as needed (should always have a supply)...
  11. landrk11

    peeing on shelves

    If he pees in certain spots you may want to put floor tile over the shelf so it is easier to clean up. If he's particular and pees in specific spots you may be able to litter box train him. Good Luck
  12. landrk11

    Escape Chinchilla

    You do not want to put food or water outside the cage. If you leave the cage door open and a way for Chewie to get back in most of the time they will go back to the safety of their cage. Have you seen Chewie any where or heard him/her about?
  13. landrk11

    My babies ^-^

    They are beautiful. How old are they?
  14. landrk11

    Our new girl Milli

    What a beautiful little girl. Some of the more experienced members can advise you on how to bond the pair. There is a period you will need to keep them apart but I'm not sure of the time frame because I am a single chin owner. They are sweet creatures and as she bonds with you it will be...
  15. landrk11

    Chinchillas favourite wood??

    Lola loves Dogwood branches and raspberry twigs. Apple & pear are another favorite but she loves the bark and thin twigs. She's not fond of the coins.
  16. landrk11

    So excited I can keep my chins!

    Very happy for you. Best of luck!
  17. landrk11

    Tiny baby

    She actually looks like my little Lola when she was about 4-5 months old. Lola is still on the small side but is lively and thriving at 1yr 3 mo old. As stated in the previous thread, Lola went through a growth spurt at around a year and grew quite a bit but is still smaller than some of the...
  18. landrk11

    Chin Sitter

    Was able to line up 3 people to look after Lola for the 2 weeks.
  19. landrk11

    I think I need to give up my chins :(

    In response to question about building a bottom out of wood. I had a friend make wooden floors to replace the plastic trays in my Critter Nation. They are made out of 3/4 inch poplar and cost about $200 for the 4 shelves. They work great. I put granite floor tiles on top for cooling and to...
  20. landrk11

    I think I need to give up my chins :(

    If you chins pee in the same place all the time then you might want to try litter box training them. My little girl is very particular and trained in 1 day. This saves on litter and is very easy to change the soiled litter once a day. I got a galvanized corner litter pan from...
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