Seperating mom from baby?

[pinkpiggy1989]

2 months ago my chinchilla gave birth. She had a single black velvet little girl. I'm still slightly undecided on if he I plan on keeping her not. In the situation that I do find a new home for her, how would I go about splitting them up.

She is 8 weeks old and eats and drinks on her own.

 

[lauralynne]

Personally, I'd leave her with mom for the time being. In the event you do decide to rehome her, I'd give her a week or two in her own cage (prior to going to a new home) so she can adjust for a bit.

 

[Encantadora]

I've used a small stuffed animal. My boy kit recently was separated and found comfort in sleeping with a small stuffed lion. When he went to his new home, his lion went with him. He'd sleep on top of it, with his paws around it!

 

[pinkpiggy1989]

Personally, I'd leave her with mom for the time being. In the event you do decide to rehome her, I'd give her a week or two in her own cage (prior to going to a new home) so she can adjust for a bit.

I plan on leaving them together until my decision is final. I just wouldn't feel right ripping her away from momma at the last second and sending her off.

 

[Pikaia]

My Tribble was seperated from mom about a month ago. He has been doing great, he really adjusted well. I did get him a little fleece buddy and it shows up in different parts of the cage, so he is dragging it around..

I agree with Laura though.