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General Breeder Chat / Re: I am pretty sure they mated...
« on: May 08, 2010, 04:14:36 PM »
Ours absolutely loves her wheel, I don't think she would be happy not to run in it. 
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General Breeder Chat / Re: I am pretty sure they mated...
« on: May 08, 2010, 01:06:04 PM »
Why should they not run in a wheel? They need some exercise do they not?
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General Breeder Chat / Re: I am pretty sure they mated...
« on: May 07, 2010, 10:41:37 PM »
We might be having some around that same time. Our male was going buts squawking for like 45 minutes straight. We held him and gave him a treat and he calmed down 
Next day wax plug. That was April 1, 5 weeks later her tummy is growing. Although she hasn't gained any weight, maybe because she been running on the wheel a lot more lately. 
Next day wax plug. That was April 1, 5 weeks later her tummy is growing. Although she hasn't gained any weight, maybe because she been running on the wheel a lot more lately.
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General Chat / Re: Tradition Chinchilla Food
« on: May 07, 2010, 09:37:31 PM »
I wonder how much shipping on a 25lb is. I’m going to be needing a supplier of food soon, almost have gone through a 25bag in 6 months...
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General Chat / Re: Tradition Chinchilla Food
« on: May 07, 2010, 12:02:44 PM »
Any chance you could explain the difference between this and the mazuri?
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Q & A / Re: Help with Food/Treats
« on: May 05, 2010, 10:35:56 PM »
I went on the mazuri website, they have a dealer locator type in your zip there are a lot of dealers there.
https://www.mazuri.com
https://www.mazuri.com
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Q & A / Re: Old question...new post. Flying Saucers...verses Exercise Wheels.
« on: May 05, 2010, 09:06:30 AM »
If your chinchilla weighs 1134grams that's one big chinchilla. Most are like half, 600 grams at the most.
We have the standard and that is big enough, usually the two do not run in the same wheel at the same time, although it is funny to watch especially when they want to go in opposite directions
We have the standard and that is big enough, usually the two do not run in the same wheel at the same time, although it is funny to watch especially when they want to go in opposite directions
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Q & A / Re: Old question...new post. Flying Saucers...verses Exercise Wheels.
« on: May 04, 2010, 07:09:00 PM »
I found a flying saucer on craigslist for $50 :-)
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Health / Re: My Chinchilla Cookie Recipe
« on: May 04, 2010, 05:27:05 PM »
Its a protein pellet, calf manna is the other name, total enhancer
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Cages / Re: cage choices?
« on: May 04, 2010, 01:23:05 PM »
**Warning use at your own risk, I disclaim all express and implied warranties** 
I am assuming that you have a wire cage cube. Under the cube, take the same wire and make a carrier not more than a 3" opening. This way the tray will not be cantilevered and has a nice place to sit. I would recommend using c clips to attach it. So basically, if I failed to explain this correctly, you are going to have something like this |_______|
You are going to bend the | at 3" and the ____ length will be the width of the tray. Once you have manufactured this aspect, I would recommend having bass equipment make you some stainless steel trays. I believe they are 2.5" tall, this will work well with the 3" gap. Note, you can adjust the gap. If you have a concrete step you can bend it on that pretty easy by taking a 2x4 and sitting on it or stand on it while bending. Make sure to mark off to make sure the bend will be straight. You can also use a metal brake if you have access to one, this will make for a nice straight bend. Also, once the tray is done, I would recommend putting down a paper bag (open it up if you have to) and place the shavings down, it will make it much easier to clean.
Furthermore, if you would rather not order the pull out trays if you have access to purchase stainless and you have a spot welder and a metal brake you will be fine. 19 gage stainless should be sufficient. I believe that bass charges 29.99 to have it made.
Hopefully this has helped.
I am assuming that you have a wire cage cube. Under the cube, take the same wire and make a carrier not more than a 3" opening. This way the tray will not be cantilevered and has a nice place to sit. I would recommend using c clips to attach it. So basically, if I failed to explain this correctly, you are going to have something like this |_______|
You are going to bend the | at 3" and the ____ length will be the width of the tray. Once you have manufactured this aspect, I would recommend having bass equipment make you some stainless steel trays. I believe they are 2.5" tall, this will work well with the 3" gap. Note, you can adjust the gap. If you have a concrete step you can bend it on that pretty easy by taking a 2x4 and sitting on it or stand on it while bending. Make sure to mark off to make sure the bend will be straight. You can also use a metal brake if you have access to one, this will make for a nice straight bend. Also, once the tray is done, I would recommend putting down a paper bag (open it up if you have to) and place the shavings down, it will make it much easier to clean.
Furthermore, if you would rather not order the pull out trays if you have access to purchase stainless and you have a spot welder and a metal brake you will be fine. 19 gage stainless should be sufficient. I believe that bass charges 29.99 to have it made.
Hopefully this has helped.
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Health / Re: My Chinchilla Cookie Recipe
« on: May 04, 2010, 10:33:59 AM »
Good luck, I was bored after my 3 final yesterday and needed something to keep me sane.
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Health / Re: My Chinchilla Cookie Recipe
« on: May 04, 2010, 10:17:05 AM »
Not really sure, I've never given them a horse cookie before but I break off a tiny chunk and they were sitting there eating it up.
but I break off a tiny chunk and they were sitting there eating it up.
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Health / My Chinchilla Cookie Recipe
« on: May 04, 2010, 10:04:12 AM »
First off, I disclaim any express or implied warranties and you make this at your own risk .
My chinchillas absolutely loved these so I thought I would share it with all the chin lovers in the world :-)
I put some food and some animax in a bowl (1/4 cup of each) in about 3/4 cup of filtered water. I let that sit until all the water had been sucked up into the food. Took about 1 hour. I took a food processor, threw about 12 rose hips a handful of alfalfa in and about 1/2 cup of oats. I pulverized it, then added the food slurry to the food processor, I then added more oats until it was the right (oatmeal cookie) consistency. Then about 1/4 teaspoon of molasses.
Then I took a baking sheet with some parchment paper and spread out the mix 1/4" high then I baked at 250 for 20 minutes, just until it becomes hard. Cool for 12 hours and cut and serve :-). They loved it.
.My chinchillas absolutely loved these so I thought I would share it with all the chin lovers in the world :-)
I put some food and some animax in a bowl (1/4 cup of each) in about 3/4 cup of filtered water. I let that sit until all the water had been sucked up into the food. Took about 1 hour. I took a food processor, threw about 12 rose hips a handful of alfalfa in and about 1/2 cup of oats. I pulverized it, then added the food slurry to the food processor, I then added more oats until it was the right (oatmeal cookie) consistency. Then about 1/4 teaspoon of molasses.
Then I took a baking sheet with some parchment paper and spread out the mix 1/4" high then I baked at 250 for 20 minutes, just until it becomes hard. Cool for 12 hours and cut and serve :-). They loved it.
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Cages / Re: cage choices?
« on: May 04, 2010, 09:20:40 AM »
For the wood shelves I become a little more creative in case that I want to move them. I build the shelf then make the holes and drill them out. Then I use threaded inserts in the holes. This allows for machine threads to be used so taking it and moving it is much easier. I also get wing nut screws in stainless and washers in stainless. This works well.