Has anyone ever gotten a cuddle buddy toy? I just want to know how safe they are for chinchillas. I would be affraid mine would just chew it rather than cuddle with it. He is an only-child chin and I just thought maybe it would be a good idea for him to have a little "friend" in his cage. I've...
Does anyone else go through exercise wheels like water? I am on my 3rd in a span of 5 months. Any recommendations for a good, sturdy wheel? Yoshi loves his but goes in it so much it falls apart. I let him run around and have free playtime outside of his cage but he still loves to go in his...
I see a lot of posts about holding chins and cuddling. Is it normal that mine doesn't like to? He really is sweet and loves to be pet and have his belly rubbed but squirms and squeaks when I pick him up. I'm really gentle and calm but he doesnt seem to like it so I don't like to force it. I got...
How do you get your little chins to pose so perfectly for your profile pictures? My little guy must not be photogenic at all and I would love to show him off on here!:dance3:
Is it ok to have just one chin? Mine seems content having his cage all to himself and I am sure to play with him everyday but can he get lonely? I am not sure if I should get another or not. If I get another, what should I get? I dont have enough experience raising little chin younglings so I am...
Ok, this may be a really dumb question and please don't mark me as being unintelligent but is it possible for chins to learn their name like dogs and cats? I swear my little Yoshi knows his ;)
How long is a typical chinchilla life span? I've heard a lot of conflicting info- some saying +20, some 5-7, others 10-15. What is the usual life span of a little chin?
Hi everyone. I'm Mel. I have 2 cats, 2 wee little frogs, and an adorable chin. I am currently thinking about expanding my menagerie and getting a hedgehog but am not sure how my cats and chin will react to it. Any thoughts?