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I got some new toys in the mail today and put them in my girls' cages right away. Dru and Bea seemed happy about their new toys until Bea wandered downstairs and found one made up of colored wooden blocks. She scampered away, hid in her fleece tube and alarm called until I took it away. I gave...

I brought my chin to the vet Wednesday. They didn't find anything wrong, but noted her distress (she has been pawing at her mouth) so they gave her some antibiotics just in case she has a mouth infection. Well I have been trying every day since to give it to her, but have only succeeded once. I...

I've read extensively about introductions online, but never having conducted one before, I am not sure if my chins are not compatible or if I'm just not allowing them to have time to work things out. I have had them in their own cages - each a FN double, for over a month now and let them see one...

My chin knows when it is dinnertime and often stands with her front feet on her bowl in anticipation. The other day, I noticed that she had what looked like a smile on her little furry face and her tail was wagging like a happy puppy. I wish I could have gotten a video. So horribly cute I could...

I have had my chinchilla for about a month now, and even though she has bonded with me pretty well, she seems very sad and lonely. I don't get to spend as much time with her as I had thought I would before I got her, and I would like to get her a friend. I am not particularly picky on color...

I asked my father, who has a huge yard, to provide me with some sticks and natural perches. He provided me with some nice apple, but also some rose wood. There are no thorns or anything, so that is not an issue, but I wasn't sure about whether or not it was safe for chinchillas. I don't want...

I caught my brand new chin eating her carefresh bedding yesterday. I have scooped all the bedding out and replaced it with a sheet of fleece I had (I'm crafty, I just have that kind of stuff) and plan to make real pan liners later today. I am not sure whether to be worried about her belly or...

I got my very first chinchilla today, and I must say I am already in love. She hasn't done much yet but be frightened of me, but I am sure she will come around soon. I am quite willing to wait. I was referred to this site by the breeder I bought her from in the days before the transfer...