New chin
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ccchins
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I have the same cage and love it. The only thing that I can see that I would consider is wrong would be the bedding. The recycled newspaper bedding can cause some serious digestion/bowel issues with chins. I use aspen but it can be pricey. Pine is great too just please don't use cedar! May I ask why you don't put shavings in the slide out pan on the bottom of the cage? It makes clean up a breeze!!!
And he is a beautiful chin BTW.
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And he is a beautiful chin BTW.
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There metal grate thing that has bars I was told that they hurt the chins feet I can't remove it cause it holds the ramp for the next level 
here what I'm using what kind is it that you recomend
It has bars where he would walk was told that would hurt his feet
here what I'm using what kind is it that you recomendIt has bars where he would walk was told that would hurt his feet
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Chins don't need ramps, they hop not walk so you can remove the ramp and grate. If you are really worried just add more ledges, but most chins can jump about 5 feet high, they shouldn't fall more then a foot or they can get hurt though. As for bedding Aspen or Pine both work well, just giving examples you don't have to go with that brand.
ccchins
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the aspen litter in infinity cheaper then the carefresh here. And yes, the aspen is safe. Just make sure your never get ceder by accident. While aspen is fine, ceder has oils that are harmful.
Your right in that you don't want the chin walking on the cage bars itself. They can get there feet caught in them and break a leg. And that sometimes is an injury they cant recover from. So you definitely want a tray or something to cover that up.
The only other thing worth noting is the hammock. Most chins will eventually chew on that kind and tear it up or eat it, which can cause problems. You might want to look into fleece hammocks. There are several ppl around here that can make them.
Congrats with the new chin!
Your right in that you don't want the chin walking on the cage bars itself. They can get there feet caught in them and break a leg. And that sometimes is an injury they cant recover from. So you definitely want a tray or something to cover that up.
The only other thing worth noting is the hammock. Most chins will eventually chew on that kind and tear it up or eat it, which can cause problems. You might want to look into fleece hammocks. There are several ppl around here that can make them.
Congrats with the new chin!
mrsmitchell
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:thumbsup: Looks great! Aren't they so much fun! I am not a fan of wire floors either so I can see why you removed the grate.
mrsmitchell
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He's so handsome!
ashleynicol3
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It will take time for your chin to bond to your family, so be patient and continue to work with him. Don't force him to be handled/touched, try to let him come to you. My chin likes me more and lets me handle him more than my fiancé, but that's because I've spent so much time with him compared to my fiancé. Make sure everyone gets equal time with the chin so he can get used to all of you!
When I first got him, I would put my hand near him, but not touch him - or put my arms in the cage and sit there like that. Eventually he go curious and now he jumps all over my hands/arms - and my body and even my head when I let him out.
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When I first got him, I would put my hand near him, but not touch him - or put my arms in the cage and sit there like that. Eventually he go curious and now he jumps all over my hands/arms - and my body and even my head when I let him out.
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