Thanks for the URL and for finding it! The link you posted works great.
I would ask to speak to the manager and/or the owner. It has an introduction there that is good. I would also let the owner/manager know on the front end, that the Chinchilla Club is an
international club for chinchilla owners and breeders that has been around for over a decade.
A wheel is not necessary, but is appreciated by the chinchilla. Hopefully the chinchilla will not have to be in the store long enough to really need the exercise wheel. The only exercise wheels they have in most pet stores are more dangerous to the chinchilla, than they would be a help to it.
An adult chinchilla can have 2 or 3 raisins a day, just not constantly. Not everyone will agree on everything and what will work for one breeder does not always work for another breeder. I know a long time rancher (with over 1,000+ chinchillas) that will tell you 'to help your new chin, 2 or 3 raisins the first few days can help it not stress out so much.'
BUT I would not disagree with anything in the hand out information you are giving him/her ... this would be, in essence, saying
you do not believe what it is saying and at the same time wanting him/her to believe "this is what is best for your chinchillas" while they are here in the store waiting for a new home.
It could be quite confusing and contradictory causing the owner/manager to smile politely, then throw away the flier as soon as you walk away. Wasting your visit and not helping the chins.
The information on the flier also says ferret cages are perfect for chinchillas ... for a full grown one that is not going to be in breeding, this would be true ... for a young one or a momma with kits, the wires are to big/far apart.
The information in the flyer is basic information for an adult chinchilla ... you gotta start somewhere.
The information on the flyer invites them to visit the Chinchilla Club website, I would let them do a little research on it for themselves.
Jo Ann
