introducing my two chinnie's, unusual noises?

[rachelmz]

So I got another chin, and I held my first chin up to the cage, not close enough that they could touch, but still close. The new chin made this odd noise. I'm not sure exactly what it means. I know it was an unhappy sound, but I don't know if he was scared or angry, etc. It was short and abrupt, but it didn't sound exactly like that kacking sound I found online. It was more of a "fht" sound... if that makes sense. When he would do it, he would jump a little. Is that the same as the kacking? What does it mean?

 

[PaperMoon]

Well, first off, you might consider leaving your new chin alone...He's in a new environment, not use to the smells or the sounds yet. Let him settle down and get used to everything before trying to introduce your other chin. Too much can be stressful for them.
Also, make sure you do a quarantine to be sure your new chin is healthy and there are no problems with him before you want to danger your other chins.

Here is the thread with chinchilla sounds. Maybe you can identify the "fht" sound in here... http://www.chins-n-hedgies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=467

 

[Cuddlebug]

Also, you should take a look at the FAQs concerning quarantine and introductions.

 

[starleomach]

I believe you were told all that in another thread too. A chinchilla needs time to adjust to a new environment. You could easily over stress your chinchilla and kill it.

 

[rachelmz]

Okay, I only did it that one time. I haven't done it since. I just want to know what the sound meant.

 

[addictedtochins]

I know it was an unhappy sound, but I don't know if he was scared or angry,

He was scared of the other chin and angry at you.

 

[ABBY W.]

I would definitely let your new guy take some time to settle in before you do a lot of handling him or begin introducing the two to each other. The introduction is going to go much more smoothly if both animals are relaxed and comfortable in their environment.
Right now your new boy is on edge and on the lookout for danger, which increases the odds that he will see you and/or your other chinchilla as a threat. Give him some time to get comfortable and to trust you, then you can begin introductions. You will have far more success, and it will be much less stressful for you and for your pets.