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General Breeder Chat / Newbie Question
« on: June 14, 2011, 03:49:24 PM »
Hi everyone,
I am looking for information on possibly introducing two chins for breeding purposes. Or just for company really as that's the reason I'm looking for a male. I recently rescued a (what turns out to be) female chin from a real bad situation. She was malnourished and confined to a tiny cage (a budgie birdcage) where she could barely turn around let alone get any excercise. Now, she is doing well, but she seems to be extremely discouraged/depressed. I have been told by a fellow chin lover that she needs company in the form of another chin, and my best bet would be to get her a mate (because I am interested in breeding). This chin is at least 2 years old and has had kits before. She is now on a good diet and her only issue is this depressed state of inactivity and just generally seeming to be down in the dumps.
What I need to know is.. how do I find her a mate and introduce her to him, are there safety issues when bringing in a new mate. I have been speaking with someone who has a 4 month old male for sale. He is her same type, and she wants to rehome him. He has been in a cage with his brother who is also for sale (but I only want one). Is there any reason a 2 year old female can not be mated to a 4 month old male. I do not need or expect them to breed RIGHT NOW. I am aware that males need to mature first, and am hoping they would use this time to bond.
Please no insults or jumping on me, I am brand new at this. Thanks in advance for the concerns and advice.
I am looking for information on possibly introducing two chins for breeding purposes. Or just for company really as that's the reason I'm looking for a male. I recently rescued a (what turns out to be) female chin from a real bad situation. She was malnourished and confined to a tiny cage (a budgie birdcage) where she could barely turn around let alone get any excercise. Now, she is doing well, but she seems to be extremely discouraged/depressed. I have been told by a fellow chin lover that she needs company in the form of another chin, and my best bet would be to get her a mate (because I am interested in breeding). This chin is at least 2 years old and has had kits before. She is now on a good diet and her only issue is this depressed state of inactivity and just generally seeming to be down in the dumps.
What I need to know is.. how do I find her a mate and introduce her to him, are there safety issues when bringing in a new mate. I have been speaking with someone who has a 4 month old male for sale. He is her same type, and she wants to rehome him. He has been in a cage with his brother who is also for sale (but I only want one). Is there any reason a 2 year old female can not be mated to a 4 month old male. I do not need or expect them to breed RIGHT NOW. I am aware that males need to mature first, and am hoping they would use this time to bond.
Please no insults or jumping on me, I am brand new at this. Thanks in advance for the concerns and advice.
