3 chins vs. a pair?

[aprinceton]

Now, this is all highly theoretical. And it probably won't happen. But there's currently a female chinchilla in a nearby shelter... and I hate to see sad animals. ):
I have two chinchillas right now, Aurora and belle. Get this... the one in the shelter's name is Jasmine! It's the disney princess theme!
Now, I know you can't just throw 3 chinchillas together. Would 3 ever get along?
I do actually have 2 cages. I'd like for my 2 to keep living in them (they're connected with a pipe so it's like one big cage) but I could block off the pipe and let the new chinchilla live in one and Aurora and Belle live in the other until they get used to each other. I would like to eventually un-block the pipe and let all 3 roam. Would this ever work?
As I said, it may never happen. I don't even know if my mom would let me get another, haha. But I would love to rescue Jasmine if I can! <3

 

[Mt. Zion Chins]

I find trios introduced as adults often do not work. Yes, it can work. However you risk the 2 existing chins that are bonded getting into a fight over the new. Then you would need 3 cages. If you want to rescue the other chin I would keep them separate a long time before even trying. Also the new chin would have to be quarantined away from you other chins for about a month to make sure the new chin has no hidden illnesses

 

[aprinceton]

Thanks for your input! Turns out jasmine has a male companion I would need to take as well, so it looks like I'm definitely not getting her. I hope she finds a great home!

 

[CalicoPrairie]

I hope Jasmine's male companion is Aladdin. :rofl:

 

[seachin]

I agree, I wouldn't advise it, as adults, the likelihood of fighting is pretty high.

 

[aprinceton]

I hope Jasmine's male companion is Aladdin. :rofl:

That is his name, actually! I didn't know if they went together of if the shelter just named them similarly. Turns out they're buddies.

 

[ticklechin]

IMO regardless of age, when owning chins you have to be prepared to have one chin per cage, so a entire cage set up per chin.

 

[CalicoPrairie]

That is his name, actually! I didn't know if they went together of if the shelter just named them similarly. Turns out they're buddies.

Awesome!