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Every day I take my chins out for at least 30 minutes so they can run around and have exercise time. As soon as 4am hits they're always biting on their cage. What does this mean? Why do chinchillas like to bite the cage rails?

I came home this morning from work and my poor chin is limping. I have no idea what happened!!!! She's usually so active and full of energy but now she's limping. I cannot tell if it is the front or back paw and there is no swelling or dragging going on. I have all wooden shelves in the cage and...

Occasionally my chin will tilt her head and look at me. Sometimes I think she is being inquisitive, but she doesn't do this all the time. Once in a great while. How do I know if she has an ear infection?

Ok so the story goes... I have a 2 year old and a 3 month old. Both from different households but both are used to cage mates. The two year old is excited to have a cage mate again but there are certain times when they just don't get along!! I took both of them to the vet yesterday, I use a...

Over the past few days, I have noticed my poor chins feces become soft and brown. I began to wonder why, as well as take them to the vet. I give them a large amount of hay, food, and keep a fresh supply of water for them. The only thing different in their diet or activity was a willow hut that I...

Hello all :) My name is Angie and I am the proud owner of two chinchillas; Mittens and Meemxes. I love my chinchillas as if they were my children, so I am seeking out sources that may prove to be helpful to all of my questions for their well-being. I am trying to locate a decent priced dealer...