DanceswithElvis
House Hobo
I realize there's quite a bit of size difference in the whole species. But for a black velvet, what is a target weight? I'm getting a kitchen scale to keep track of Nibbs weight gain/loss to help me keep him healthy.
Weight
- Thread starter DanceswithElvis
- Start date
Help Support Chinchilla & Hedgehog Pet Forum:
Dreamlite
Well-known member
There is no target weight. A breeding chin should be over 600 grams but I had a pet bv that was only 490 fully grown. As long as your chin isn't loosing weight don't worry.
DanceswithElvis
House Hobo
Definitely no plans on breeding, Nibbs. I just wanted to make sure he was healthy and happy.
Vyxxin
RAF Chins
Healthy in chinchillas means dry nose, dry/not greasy coat, bright alert eyes, full (not bony) body 
that's healthy and weight has nothing to do with it!
that's healthy and weight has nothing to do with it!
jbcstratton
Well-known member
I like to monitor weight in my chins, but I don't feel it is as important as keeping track if they are eating, drinking and pooping fine. A 10 gram flucuation is pretty normal depending on the time of day you weigh, and I usually see them put on a little extra weight in the cooler months even though the temps inside don't flucutate much.
Zoaea
O.o
Basically, if you track his weight, it is so you can com pair changes down the road.
