New Chin...

kkeenn114 · Jul 4, 2011

So I just got a new chin (3 months old)...

and when I put my hand in her cage... she climbs onto my hand and she starts to nibble my fingers, palm, wrist etc. Is this normal?? It doesn't hurt though... My first chin didn't nibble as much...

addictedtochins · Jul 4, 2011

Awww, sweet! Yes it's normal

kkeenn114 · Jul 4, 2011

Should I let her continue to nibble??

tunes · Jul 4, 2011

As long as it doesn't hurt, sure. She's just grooming you. She's young and probably missing mom and/or litter mates, so she's chosen to groom you instead. If she starts to get too bitey or starts to hurt, then I'd worry about it more.

3CsMommy · Jul 4, 2011

Chins groom each other by nibbling lightly (or sometimes more than lightly) on their fur. I have one that MUST groom me nightly or he gets very upset. As long as it doesn't hurt and she doesn't start overgrooming herself, I'd say enjoy the love.