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*~Reuben~*
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I just picked up Reuben's cagemate today and they are getting along great! Cuddling, grooming each other, and wall running together. While I had them out playing they would go up to each other, touch noses, then they would both chatter softly back and forth. Is this a good thing? No aggression, just a nose touch then they'd hop away and chatter back and forth quietly. I haven't heard Reuben make that noise before so I'm hoping it's not a bad thing! They are cuddled together n the cage now :)
 
well if they are already together then i guess its a bit late for general quarantine. I would suggest keeping a close eye on them. Interactions between them will be a little bit different then the interactions of a chin and you. They will explore and get to know each other. Touching, sniffing, mounting (showing dominance) etc.

You will want to make sure they are not being aggressive towards each other. If they are then they will need to be separated immediately. If they are seeming to get along and cuddling up with each other then that's a good start. Just remember that even bonded pairs can one day turn on each other, and have to be separated. So even if this pairing goes well, and i sure hope it does, you should always pay attention to the interactions between them just in case.

One additional thing. Learn how to identify chin sexes and check them both and be sure they are both the same. They are pretty easy to mistake which often leads to surprises. And take it from me, a finding that surprise under a refrigerator one random day (not knowing he was born) is not a surprise you want lol. Its a very good thing to make sure for yourself.
 
I agree with everything that was said above!!! For future reference, you should have new chins quarantined for 30 days before introducing them. Just to make sure they don't have illnesses. From what you describe, they are getting along really good!! That's great! Post some pics :)

Also, I have to second the double checking of the sex. You can never take someone's word for it, even pet stores and sometimes breeders make mistakes! :p
 
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