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Yes, a gram scale. I use a "biggest loser" food scale from Walmart

What a cute chin!!! I'd love to have a beige with freckles- so adorable!!! Most people get a chin and then realize it isn't what they thought it would be (cuddly, child friendly, as playful/interactive) and just give it up. It's really quite sad, but just the way things are. Also, you can't...

Love the color. It's my favorite :D

Those are good signs. She is probably fine. Chins do weird things. Just make sure she is eating, drinking, pooping and acting like her usual self. Get her another water bottle that works correctly until she gets used to the new one.

***Sorry about the double post. I wanted to edit the post above and ended up making a new one!! Susan- I can't even remember where I heard the story, but I think it was on this board- where a chin had a severe impaction and after he died they did a necropsy. They found a cardboard blockage. It...

Mine actually eat it, so I don't wanna take any chances. I even stopped giving mine birdie bagels. I might be a little paranoid. LOL. They have plenty of other toys, so I don't worry about it.

You shouldn't give any cardboard with ink or anything like that. Just plain cardboard tubes. Toilet paper/paper towel rolls are okay. However, you have to make sure that your chin is only chewing these items and NOT ingesting them. They can cause impaction in chins. I actually stopped giving...

I wanted to add: If they are opposite sex, you very likely could have a pregnancy on your hands. Gestation for chinchillas is about 111 days. Give or take a few days. You'll need a baby safe cage. Check out the FAQs for all the information.

I voted! Good luck!

Are you sure they are both the same sex? Check this thread out to sex chinchillas: http://www.chins-n-hedgies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16957&highlight=sexing+chinchillas However, since you are finding fur in the cage and "humping", I would separate these chins as soon as possible. Yes, you...

Is she drinking the water out of her bottle? If she isn't getting the hang of the new water bottle, you may need to get a regular glass bottle. Is she pooping okay? If she's not pooping, then you have a problem and need to get vet assistance right away. Do you work close to home where you can...

Welcome!!! :)

Start monitoring his weight. Buy a food scale from Walmart and weigh him like once or twice a week. That way you know if he's burning too much energy on his wheel and you can adjust things. He's probably fine. What is the brand of food are you feeding him? That way we can tell for sure if they...

Welcome! Glad to have you here!

Awww. Bless her tiny heart. She is so lucky to have found you in her last days. May she rest in peace <3

Yes, you need to make a vet appointment immediately. I'm not 100% sure what it is, but I know you need to act quickly with chin illnesses. Things can go from bad to worse a lot quicker than you think!!! Is she eating/drinking? Please keep us updated!

The powerpoint is a cute idea. Chinchillas are easy to care for, but they can cost some $$$. You have to provide plenty of chew toys/sticks, they need A/C when temps reach above 70 degrees, not to mention food/hay and the cage you will need to buy. It can be expensive at first (buying the...

No, they will need to be separated permanently once they fight. The above poster hit the nail on the head. Do what's right for your chins, not what you want!

Yes, I agree with everyone 100%. Please read what Amethyst says and really think hard about it. Not worth the risk in my opinion!!!!

Hi Hannah!!! What a cutie! She is just nibbling to check you out. Sometimes they can be a little excited because they think you have a treat. Everything you describe is normal chin behavior. They each have their own special personality! Oh, and the ton of poops??? It's a great thing! it means...