difference between biting and grooming

[Bebe<3]

I introduced my new chinchilla to Bebe a couple days ago, everytime they are together they seem to be nibbling near each others faces and necks, I cant tell if its biting or grooming. So should i separate them when they do this?
Also the younger chin seems to be constantly peeping when i let Bebe near her but it isn't a bark, does this mean she is just scared or playful?

 

[obcsed]

Both are good signs. They are just grooming each other and is important for bonding. The peeping is the contact call. Bebe is basically saying, " Hello, I'm little. Please don't hurt me. Let's be friends." :thumbsup:

 

[Bebe<3]

oh great, thanks ! :wink2: I was worried about the introduction but it seems to be all good. I have them together in their cage right now but they've never been together for more than about 10 minutes at a time before i separate them, would you say it is ok to keep them together now for good? Unless I see them fighting or anything obviously

 

[Cuddlebug]

If you are able to keep a close eye on them, leave them together. If you need to go somewhere, separate them and then put them back together when you get home.

 

[summerdays]

you know, if they groom you, thats a good sign too.

summer