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Hi All! I've had my little buddy now for almost three years. So we get along pretty well. He hops all around on me and basically uses me as his jungle gym. However, recently (the past four months) he's become aggressive toward people he's been around. Specifically my roommates. When they come in...

Hi all! I'm a notorious helicopter chin parent bit I'm really scared. I haven't seen my little meeko pee in about 36 hours or so. He's eating and drinking and running and playing and pooping like normal but nothing. His belly isn't distended and feels soft and malleable as ever but nothing...

Meeko and I have been having a lot of fun lately with really long play times. I once read online that if they're out to play too long they'll start to see the cage as a form of punishment. So I'm just weighing how to handle it because there's no way I can have him out of the cage 100% of the...

Anyone have any advice for keeping a chinchilla safe with a bed bug infestation? They are in a bedroom so I've been letting him out in the bathroom as much as I wish he had more room. He's used to being let out in the room. Any information would be so welcome! :facepalm:

Hi all. I usually keep a regular eye on Meeko for anything out of the ordinary and thought I'd come to you all for some advice. I have a wire cage and I worry about his feet but he seems to enjoy the wire. I cover sections of the cage in fleece so that they won't hurt him but he'll pull up the...

Hey all, since I've had Meeko he's had a few strange little mats on his back. They almost look like little cowlicks. I've tried to brush them or separate them with my fingers, but there hasn't been any change. Anyone else seen these on their kids?

This is so silly. Meeko and I are doing wonderfully, we're super good buddies. I was just wondering if any of you other chin owners have problems with extremely dry cracked mucous membranes in your face? I was wondering if maybe it has to do with chins rolling all around in the dust. I've never...

I recently picked up a calcium perch for my chin that's supposed to be intended for a parrot. I've been looking online for any problems it might cause for a chin. I haven't seen anything, but I usually rely on the opinion I get here!

Hi all, my maybe 11 month old male chin has been acting strange for maybe about six hours now. He seems to have a shift in personality and is less friendly and has been much snappier. Meeko has only bit me once and after that I've never had a problem. When he was out for playtime today he jumped...

Hello I'm Kelly. My username is my grey male chinchilla who I just brought home yesterday. I'm a recent college grad and a first time chinchilla owner. I know I'm going to make a ton of mistakes but I really just want my little buddy to be happy! I'm sorry I sound so depressing, today was just...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this board and a new chinchilla owner. Everything was going find with Meeko and I until a few hours ago. We've only been together about a day. I took him out for exercise for the first time. He had gotten more used to me and was climbing on my shoulder. When I put him...