ChinSpin Question

[NatalieH]

I recently bought a 15 inch QC Chin Spin (along with a brand new QC mansion!) for my chinnie, Julian. The family I adopted her from didn't have a wheel in her cage, so I'm assuming she has never used one before. She'll sit in it from time to time, but I don't think she understands the concept of running in it. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if you have any suggestions for teaching her how to use the wheel. Thanks!

 

[Jenn]

My chin figured out how to use her chin spin right away and has used it daily since she got it. It is the best purchase I've made for her. But I have heard that it can take some chins longer to figure out how to use it. I would think your chin would eventually figure it out, but what if you set her on it and gave it a little spin to introduce the idea to her...?

 

[Chinniechantel]

How long have you had the wheel in with her?

 

[NatalieH]

The wheel has been in with her for about 3 weeks.

I'll have to try setting her in the wheel and moving it a bit. I haven't done that yet because I thought it might scare her and then she'd be afraid of the wheel.

 

[Rickman]

If you turn it slow, with her in it, and your hand kinda keeping her in there, she should get the hint! Did it with my violet-wrap male, and now he won't get off it! Seems 24-7!

 

[NatalieH]

How long have you had the wheel in with her?

The wheel has been in with her for about 3 weeks now.

 

[Cinder and Me]

I've had the chin spin in her cage for over a year and she doesn't touch it. I'm hoping though that maybe when I upgrade her cage and/or change the layout a bit, she'll start using it. I've been told that its really rare that a chin doesn't use their wheel though. I'm still hopeful :rofl: I hope your girl uses it soon!!

 

[Molly]

I held a shredie up in front of Gus and made him stretch for it -- basically made him get into the running position. That forced him to take a couple steps b/c he wanted that shredie and I think he got the idea! He was back on the wheel cautiously exploring a few minutes after devouring the treat. He also fell out a couple times! It takes an acquired skill to slow down the wheel properly. Now he likes to stand in it while it rocks back and forth, the nutcase.