It used to be believed it was a good thing for nursing females in the end all it does is introduce bacteria to the water since the nooks and cranies of bottles are sometimes hard to get to
Clara will be showing 2 of her own :) she is my little helper in the barn although she needs a
lot of help grooming. and breaks at least one water bottle every day, feeding is her favorite.
I have gone through 2 pregancies 100 chinchillas 1st time 200 2nd time with no concerns other than my carrying 50lbs of food twice a week chinchillas care is not harmful to a pregnancy
I agree just watch the poopsand be sure there is no blockage sometimes running to a vet would be an unecessary stress this is such a case watch your chin closely but don't worry too much