Chin Heat Question

[Chinwawa]

My female chin is about 6 months old now. I was wondering when I can expect her first heat and what would it look like. She is caged alone so I'm not worried about any unexpected kits, would just like to be prepared.

Thank you, Faye

 

[eroomlorac]

I have six female chins and I couldn't tell you when they are in heat or not. I've never noticed anything to indicate when they are in heat. But breeders would know better what to actually look for.

 

[Ash]

Honestly, you really can't tell when a chin is in heat visually unless you find a heat plug in their cage or are actively checking daily. They don't bleed like dogs or yowl and get needy like cats, but they can appear a bit more swollen around the vaginal area and appear "open". She might get a little moodier, or she might not change at all.

 

[alli713]

Of all the 5 girls I've had I've never noticed when one is in heat. But I'm not checking their parts daily. There is no mood change with my girls.

 

[InkedupTara]

I can tell Monki is in heat ONLY because I have 2 boys in the room, and they will sing to eachother then. Its cute, but thats about the only tell.

 

[Chinwawa]

Thank you. I was not sure what to expect. I was reading about hair rings on the boys and got to thinking about my girl maturing.

 

[Brittany]

they can appear a bit more swollen around the vaginal area and appear "open".

To add to what's been said she might have the tiniest bit of clear moisture/discharge around the area. But it won't be a lot, or colored like an infection. You may notice her cleaning herself a lot more if this happens. One of my girls had this once or twice, but I rarely notice when they are in heat.

 

[Chinwawa]

Hi Brittany, she did have the tinyest bit of light yellow on her "parts". I am keeping a close eye on her. It did not last long and did not seem like an infection. Maybe she was in her first heat?