Moving 6 hours away from home

[gizandcharlie]

In August i'll be transferring to a new college and getting an apartment up by Rochester, NY. I'll be bringing my two chinchillas Gizmo and Charlie with me. :cute: I was just wondering, what are some things I can do to make the ride easier on them? Six hours is a LONG time, but it has to be done unfortunately.

Thanks for any tips!

 

[ticklechin]

Do your chins use a potty box? Reason I ask is the design of a carrier for long distance travel that worked for my chins included a potty box, chins were happy they did not have to sit in their own pee or in one chins case hold it in until they got there-this is on 8 hr trips mine take regularly.

 

[AZChins]

As long as you keep the chins at an appropriate temperature, they will be fine. Chins do surprisingly well in the car, much of the time they sleep during the trip. I often take chins for rides in the car when I pick up or deliver chins...they will be in the car for 8 to 10 hours and they do fine. Make sure to put in some toys and food and some hay, that seems to help keep the chins occupied and calm.