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Q & A / Introducing baby to dust baths
« on: April 25, 2012, 11:44:57 AM »
Hi, I am a pretty new chinchilla mom and recently adopted a male and female chin. I was informed that the female may be pregnant as they were housed together. So sure enough, 4 days after getting them home momma had her babies. I were not quite prepared for the babies so we managed to get a maternity cage built and now dad is in his own cage.

So my question is, when should momma and baby be able to use the dust bath again? I have read that the dust can irritate the nipples and interfere with nursing so at what stage can this be introduced. Also, can babies use it when mom is introduced to it again?

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Cages / cage question
« on: April 14, 2012, 05:13:33 PM »
I just picked up a pair of Chins and was misinformed about the cage size. The cage is way too small for two as far as I am concerned! Anyways I have a tank stand that we built and we are wondering if the size is acceptable. It is 4x3x2, not as big as I want but it could be modified in only a day or two where a complete build would take us longer. If this size is not acceptable can you give me the average size for two? Another question, the inside of the stand has been primed previously so I am wondering if we can line the inside with a smooth tile board? Any help would be much appreciated

Thanks
Vanessa

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