I rescued a pair of chins a week ago. They said the female was 2 1/2 and the male was 1. I asked if she had been pregnant and they said no. They told me they had them for 6 mos. I noticed the male attempting to mate so I separated them bc I'm worried if she may already be pregnant and from research, I'm afraid of breedback. I'd like to know if there's a way to tell if she's pregnant or not, that way I can either put them back in the same cage or if I need to be learning about proper handling, bathing, and housing of pregos and babies!!!
How can I tell if she's pregnant?
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Chinmama
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If they have been caged together for 6 months, there is a chance she could be pregnant. Unless you intend for her to be pregnant, you should keep them in seperate cages in the future.
For now, you will need to make sure that the cage she is in is a baby safe cage. I am not a breeder, and have never had a pregnant chin, so I can't tell you any signs of pregnancy. I do know that the normal gestation period for chinchillas is 111 days. So, starting with whatever day you seperated them, you need to mark your calendar, as she could possibly have kits at any time (since they've already been together for six months).
Read through the Breeding & Babies section of the forum for more helpful information, specifically the FAQ's in that section.
For now, you will need to make sure that the cage she is in is a baby safe cage. I am not a breeder, and have never had a pregnant chin, so I can't tell you any signs of pregnancy. I do know that the normal gestation period for chinchillas is 111 days. So, starting with whatever day you seperated them, you need to mark your calendar, as she could possibly have kits at any time (since they've already been together for six months).
Read through the Breeding & Babies section of the forum for more helpful information, specifically the FAQ's in that section.
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It is difficult to tell if a chin is pregnant especially in the first 2 months. Some chins don't even show signs of pregnancy at all. Ann's advice is good and is the best for your female chin. Cage bar space should be no larger than 1" x 1/2" to be baby safe.
Laurie
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If she is not pregnant now and you put the male back in the cage with her she will be pregnant in the future. If you are not an experienced breeder or getting into breeder after research and mentoring, then I would definitely keep them separated.
As Ann said there is no real way to tell unless of course an xray is done and you don't really want to do that. If she is pregnant you will notice weight gain, you will see her nipples elongate and close to the time babies are born you will see and feel kit movement.
Your best bet really is to keep them separated, read all you can on babies and delivery that way you are prepared. Also be ready with the proper baby safe cage.
As Ann said there is no real way to tell unless of course an xray is done and you don't really want to do that. If she is pregnant you will notice weight gain, you will see her nipples elongate and close to the time babies are born you will see and feel kit movement.
Your best bet really is to keep them separated, read all you can on babies and delivery that way you are prepared. Also be ready with the proper baby safe cage.
Chinmama
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As Laurie mentioned about weight gain, if you don't have one already, you can get an inexpensive weight (gram) scale at Walmart or Target in the kitchen section to monitor her weight.
Nickv0195
Nick
Well there are multiple symptoms a pregnant chinchilla could have , like laying at the bottom of the cage on her side a lot, or acting different then she use to , mood swings, drinking lots of water , or after a little bit of excersize really tired. And if she's far along she might have elongated nipples , but some might not get them until the day of birth. A good way is to continuously weigh her to see if she gains any weight , do you know how much she weighed when you got her ? and make sure you do not stress her out and don't take her to the vet to see if she's pregnant it causes a lot of stress on her. If she does not want to come out of her cage then don't force her. Good luck and if she is pregnant good luck to a safe delivery.
Nick - I'm not going to tell you again. STOP giving advice on subjects you know nothing about. You have had ONE litter of kits and you have no clue what you are doing.
If you continue to do this, I'm going to put you on moderated permanently and clear your posts individually. You are in no position to be giving breeding advice, or kit care advice for that matter, since you don't have a clue about it.
If you continue to do this, I'm going to put you on moderated permanently and clear your posts individually. You are in no position to be giving breeding advice, or kit care advice for that matter, since you don't have a clue about it.
RDZCRanch
RavenousDeadlyZombieChins
There are no chinnie pregnancy tests. Unless you've seen a ton of pregnant chins it is hard to tell they are pregnant until the last month when the kits are moving in the stomach and the nipples become elongated.
Nick, you just asked how to weigh your kits and half the things you said are not signs of pregnancy. They can be but most often times are just signs of normal chinchilla behavior. Please don't post advice until you yourself have more experience. You end up just confusing people and giving information incorrectly.
Nick, you just asked how to weigh your kits and half the things you said are not signs of pregnancy. They can be but most often times are just signs of normal chinchilla behavior. Please don't post advice until you yourself have more experience. You end up just confusing people and giving information incorrectly.
chinchillalover0927
to many chin chips??
are you keeping them seperated?? or were they together during the birth?
starleomach
Dawnna's Keeper
Nick serously if all those were symptoms every chinchilla here is pregnant..including the males.
You know a chinchilla was pregnant when you find kits in the cage....I always treat all my females as if they are pregnant. after 14 years I usually know but I still get surprised.
You know a chinchilla was pregnant when you find kits in the cage....I always treat all my females as if they are pregnant. after 14 years I usually know but I still get surprised.
