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Q & A / Re: I have got a new chin

« on: March 18, 2008, 01:24:11 PM »

Chins definately like to be in/under something when they sleep. I guess it makes them feel safe, because they're so small 

I don't think they would necessarily want you to cover them (although your chin may be very loving so you can try), but they need you to provide something for them to use.  Of my two chins, Newie sleeps in his wheel and Chewie sleeps under his hammock.  It's funny because it looks like Chewie uses the hammock as a blanket.   

You can just try putting a varitey of things you think they might want.

Have fun with your new pal   

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General Chat / Re: Chinchillas on a Hallmark card?!?!?!

« on: March 12, 2008, 12:54:51 PM »

Thank you all, and spread the word!!  This is so exciting. 

In every picture my chins are actually wearing the hats, even if other aspects may have been altered in photo shop. 

However, the birthday picture is a real picture.  It took sooooooo many practice shots to get it perfect. 

If you haven't seen the others photos, check some of them out in the photo gallery on this forum

Also, Newie has a myspace page with tons and tons of really cute pictures.  You can also see all the photos that it took to finally get the perfect Hallmark shot     You have to sign up to veiw the photo album, but it's really easy.  It's also another way to connect to chinchilla owners; Newie has a ton of chinchilla friends. 

Give a try, it's fun.   

www.myspace.com/newiesports

Sincerely,
Melissa

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General Chat / Re: Chinchilla Dreams??

« on: March 09, 2008, 10:07:07 PM »

I don't know if I dream about my chins -- but they definately consume my mind!   

I can see how they might get into your dreams.   

If you want to see a Chinchilla birthday card in Hallmark stores, vote for this one at:

http://www.hallmarkcontests.com/vote/index.cfm?step=1&perpage=1&showsingle=yes&card_id=6806

That way, they'll not only be in your dreams, they'll be everywhere.....hehe     j/k

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General Chat / Re: Chinchillas on a Hallmark card?!?!?!

« on: March 09, 2008, 10:00:37 PM »

thank you!  you can vote once a day.

i looked up Go Diego Go but couldn't really find any pictures of Chinta the baby chinchilla.  i will definately look for the toys next time i'm at a toy store

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General Chat / Re: Do chinchillas blink?

« on: March 08, 2008, 11:06:28 PM »

they blink.
i think that they may also have a nictitating membrane that keeps their eyes moist

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General Chat / Re: Facebook Pet Profiles

« on: March 08, 2008, 11:00:02 PM »

Myspace has a lot of chinchillas!  You can also check out my profile   www.myspacecom/newiesports  I love lots of cute photos there, including one that will be on a Hallmark card.

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Q & A / Re: future chin owner with some questions

« on: March 08, 2008, 10:38:49 PM »

if you get a male you don't have to worry about hair rings, unless you are breeding him.  They clean themselves thoroughly several times a week  - I've witnessed it and it's really weird.  But not as weird as it would be to have to pull rings of hair off your chinchillas penis.

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Q & A / Re: Question about fur!

« on: March 08, 2008, 10:35:28 PM »

one of my chinchillas sheds (a silver mosaic) and the other one doesn't (homo eb), or at least not nearly as much.  They both seem healthy so I guess it just depends on the chin.

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General Chat / Chinchillas on a Hallmark card?!?!?!

« on: March 08, 2008, 08:27:13 PM »

My chinchillas are going to be on a Hallmark card!!! Vote for their card to be printed for a year and also be featured in another card

http://www.hallmarkcontests.com/vote/index.cfm?step=1&perpage=1&showsingle=yes&card_id=6806

I always look for chinchilla merchandise at gift stores and I'm always disappointed.