Hello everyone,
My husband offered me a 4-month old chinchilla for my birthday. I always loved those cute little furry creatures but I have to say that I am a little worried I'm doing the right things to make him happy. He lets me put my hand in the cage no problem and day-3 today he took some hay and oat from my hand. I have been reading to him 20 minutes every night and I talk to him in the morning when I feed him and spot clean his cage.
He's a little jumpy which is normal since he doesn't know us yet.
My husband and I work from home and it's only the 2 of us... with Henri now
We put the cage in the dining room-kitchen area for the time being but I don't think it is the best for him. (my husband is out of town for the moment but he is rather noisy and play drums in the basement so I think it would be better to move the cage as far as possible to potential pound noise).
I wanted to put him in my office with me. I worked behind a computer with no phone ringing, no music and I occasionally call on Skype/phone (maybe a few times a week). I get up and walk out of the room once every hour to use the restroom. This room is also where I use my sewing machine on weekend, craft and do my relaxation exercises. I leave the room from 7.00pm to the following morning. To sum up my work environment is what I would consider very quite.
I thought of the bedroom at first but I am a light sleeper and Henri loves his wheel and playing with his different toys at night.
Do you think Henri would be happy here in my office? or would my presence disturb him during the day while he sleeps? Shall I put him in the bedroom and wear earplugs?
I want my little buddy to be as happy as possible and that we can bond as much as possible. I've been reading so many different things that it worries me a little.
Thank you very much in advance!
My husband offered me a 4-month old chinchilla for my birthday. I always loved those cute little furry creatures but I have to say that I am a little worried I'm doing the right things to make him happy. He lets me put my hand in the cage no problem and day-3 today he took some hay and oat from my hand. I have been reading to him 20 minutes every night and I talk to him in the morning when I feed him and spot clean his cage.
He's a little jumpy which is normal since he doesn't know us yet.
My husband and I work from home and it's only the 2 of us... with Henri now
We put the cage in the dining room-kitchen area for the time being but I don't think it is the best for him. (my husband is out of town for the moment but he is rather noisy and play drums in the basement so I think it would be better to move the cage as far as possible to potential pound noise).
I wanted to put him in my office with me. I worked behind a computer with no phone ringing, no music and I occasionally call on Skype/phone (maybe a few times a week). I get up and walk out of the room once every hour to use the restroom. This room is also where I use my sewing machine on weekend, craft and do my relaxation exercises. I leave the room from 7.00pm to the following morning. To sum up my work environment is what I would consider very quite.
I thought of the bedroom at first but I am a light sleeper and Henri loves his wheel and playing with his different toys at night.
Do you think Henri would be happy here in my office? or would my presence disturb him during the day while he sleeps? Shall I put him in the bedroom and wear earplugs?
I want my little buddy to be as happy as possible and that we can bond as much as possible. I've been reading so many different things that it worries me a little.
Thank you very much in advance!
