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The Chinchilla Maid...
New owner of approximately three weeks or so - my chin has started (or I have begun noticing) the behavior of what I can only describe as "pruning" or "grooming" in a sense. He seems to bury his nose in the middle of his chest and move it around. His fur blocks me from seeing completely what he's doing but it looks like he could be trying to clean himself in a way? He sticks his head way down between his two front paws and seems to nibble or ... something. I'm not quite sure.
I read on here about the behavior of 'hair chewing'. Is this what it sounds like? Does hair get removed? I haven't noticed any bald patches.
I do give him a dust bath regularly but it is admittedly of the Kaytee brand. Could he possibly be exhibiting the behavior indicative of dry skin?
Would it be better if I uploaded a video? I'm watching him now and he's doing it. He comes up with a face full of pine bedding :wacko:
I hope he's not stressed or anything...
I read on here about the behavior of 'hair chewing'. Is this what it sounds like? Does hair get removed? I haven't noticed any bald patches.
I do give him a dust bath regularly but it is admittedly of the Kaytee brand. Could he possibly be exhibiting the behavior indicative of dry skin?
Would it be better if I uploaded a video? I'm watching him now and he's doing it. He comes up with a face full of pine bedding :wacko:
I hope he's not stressed or anything...