Holding a chin for hair ring check?

[jordanln97]

Rocco needs a hair ring check, but he won't let me try. Is there a way to restrain the chin without harming them while the check gets done?

 

[Brittany_Lynn]

When I check my boys, I hold them normal, first, and then pet them and calm them down, sometimes I give them a plain shredded wheat to occupy themselves. Then I grab them below the shoulder blades, with my palm on their back, and my fingers under their arms/armpits for support. But I am always sure to set their feet on my leg or a flat surface, so that they don't feel scared that they're going to fall.
It's important not to tip them backwards, because they feel so vulnerable when they're on their back, so don't try to cradle them like a baby--I saw someone try that when checking for hair rings, it never worked out well, she always got bitten.

 

[3CsMommy]

I scoop him up with a restraining hold on his tail (left thumb and forefinger) and a finger across the tops of his feet. With my right hand against his chest (lightly!), I hold his hands and head away from his belly. My better half gets the honors of fiddling with his giblets.

 

[ticklechin]

Here is a video I made

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUfmBoighpA

 

[jordanln97]

Unfortunately, Rocco hates these methods and won't let me try to check. Anything else?

 

[starleomach]

with some chinchillas you need a second person to just hold the chinchilla

 

[InkedupTara]

Paul holds them I check them. Takes 2 people here lol!

 

[Harleychin]

Paul holds them I check them. Takes 2 people here lol!

Same here.Rich holds them,I do all the dirty work.

 

[scamperlittletika]

thanks for posting that video! scamper is probably due for a check!