How long should it take to retract?

[hillary.a.webb]

I just did my first hair ring check on my boy, and I wanted to know how long it should take to retract before I should use lube on him?

I didn't have any lube on hand, we did the check because it was after playtime, he was tired and would be less inclined to fight back. He retracted all the way back to the very tip which is still sticking out. Should I be concerned or is this normal?

 

[Kansas City Chinchillas]

If it isn't back in a few hours from now I would use lube. He should be fine since he didn't have a hair ring.

 

[AZChins]

You really can put a little bit of something to lubricate it at any time. I like to put some oil on it just to help the poor guys out...

I agree with Cathy, if it's still hanging out a bit after an hour or so, give the guy some lube to help get everything sliding how it should. (ick.)