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I am picking up my baby chinchilla this Sunday, and I was wondering what the average cost is for a Male Homozygous Ebony? He will be 8 weeks on the 18th. Comes from a reputable breeder near me. So, what do you think?

2 breeders made the following statement when asked if the Chinchilla was tame. 1. "He is with me, but he will need getting used to at his new home" 2. "He has never bitten me, or been aggressive to me". I know and understand that Chinchillas that come from breeders are with LOTS of other...

What is the benefit of getting a second Chinchilla as a pet? (Not breeding or showing). I have read the forum pretty thoroughly (I think) and it seems like a lot of forum members advise against getting a second one if you only have one. Seeing that it's hard to buddy two of them up, etc. So...

I am giving Solar oral medicine twice a day. However, Solar hates it and sometimes, it drips down his mouth into his fur. What should I do regarding this? Wipe with wet warm cloth? Leave and he will clean up himself? Here's what I have done so far. Night one: It dripped, I left it. He cleaned...

I should of said "hi" to everyone days ago. :) Weeks ago really. My name is Frost11, please call me Frost. I am originally from Texas. But, I currently reside in Colorado. I have been following this forum for weeks now preparing for the love of my life. A Chinchilla. I finally chose my...

It's a boy: Name options. 1.Cheerio (We're bonding through Cheerio's and he LOVES them) 2.Sonar (Big ears and temp control) Need help, we can't decide between the 2. :banghead:

I picked up my new chinchilla today, he is beautiful and I fell in instant love. However, I have a few concerns.. His hair looks very greasy around his eyes. His eyes seemed to be watering. What could this be? He seems almost sad/maybe lethargic. Or maybe Chinchillas of his age are just this...

I have found the chinchilla I feel I am meant to have, he is 5 years old. Tame little guy. Beautiful. I am getting him tomorrow, and I have a few questions. I want to change his name, is this something that is easy to do? Or should I just leave it be? If I do change it will he catch on...

I am trying to pick out a Chinchilla.. I have been reading the forum and gathered a lot of information but have some remaining questions. I read that females spray and males can too but often don't. Is this correct? Which would you say is more likely to be aggressive? Some people say males...