Srlampron
poop hunter/gatherer
Hi everyone!
I just adopted my second chinchilla today. She is just over a year old and had her first litter of two kits this past summer. He previous owner decided that three chins was too many so they kept the babies and put her up for adoption.
Her breathing seems excellerated, she's a nervous wreck and she has tried to squeeze out of her cage and gotten her her stuck so many times that we spent hours adding wire mesh to it everywhere so she cannot hurt herself.
I suspect she is anxious because she is missing her babies and is trying to get to them anyway she can.
What can I do to help her to not be so anxious? I can't stand watching this. I intend to call her previous family in the morning to let them know that I believe she is not ready to be away from her kits. Is this a good idea? Should I give her more time? I am not sure if she can go into shock from the stress.
Help!
I just adopted my second chinchilla today. She is just over a year old and had her first litter of two kits this past summer. He previous owner decided that three chins was too many so they kept the babies and put her up for adoption.
Her breathing seems excellerated, she's a nervous wreck and she has tried to squeeze out of her cage and gotten her her stuck so many times that we spent hours adding wire mesh to it everywhere so she cannot hurt herself.
I suspect she is anxious because she is missing her babies and is trying to get to them anyway she can.
What can I do to help her to not be so anxious? I can't stand watching this. I intend to call her previous family in the morning to let them know that I believe she is not ready to be away from her kits. Is this a good idea? Should I give her more time? I am not sure if she can go into shock from the stress.
Help!