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Q & A / Worries about chinchilla weight

« on: July 29, 2015, 07:07:53 AM »

Today I've weighted my chinchillas and while Kina, 4yo, is in the normal range weighting 595 g, Casper is worrying me with just 386g... He's 2yo and he's Speedy Gonzales, chinchilla version, he just can't stand still and he's never been big. I'm checking his teeth weekly, his poopoo and how & how much he eats to see if there are any changes and everything's been ok. As treats he only gets goji berries/rose hips/ raisins but only once in a few months or on special occasions. I've been giving him porridge oats but again, in small amounts. Their diet is based on hay and Versele laga chinchilla food ( i live in Romania and it's the best food i've found around here) which they enjoy.

So what I'm asking is since his health is ok, he's never been heavy and he's eating alright ( please let me know if you advice against the type of food i'm giving them ) should I be worried about his weight and if so, what can I do to help him gain some?

I've attached a photo of him.

Thanks in advance!

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Health / nose fur problem

« on: July 19, 2014, 02:20:37 PM »

I have two chins, Kina and Casper and I was away for three weeks and my family took care of them.

Tonight, when I came back, I noticed that Casper layed on his side for a few moments and that was something that he just wouldn't do. He was and is just as active as always and happy and curious so I didn't have any reason to worry - no food change, fresh water every day ( not tap water) regularly changed bedding- , but when I held him and looked closer, I noticed that some fur on his nose was missing.

I have a photo attached - best i could take, tempted him with a raisin so he's "stay put"... what do you think it could be? The skin looks normal, it isn't red or weird in any way..... My family didn't notice anything as Casper is not exactly the touchy kind - he actually screamed when i held him, again, this he would never do -  so he wouldn't let them take really close looks.

 I'm getting really nervous so if you have any idea of what it may be and what i could do for him.... I'll be forever in debt to you. Thank you in advance.

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Q & A / new chin and old chin trouble

« on: May 16, 2014, 03:09:33 PM »

Hello there.. So I just got a new chinchilla from a breader who wanted to get rid of her because she didn't have any babies and she was already 2 yo. Named her Kina. Got her home, put her in her new cage and the problem I have is that she keeps barking very loudly and Casper, my 8 months chin which i've had for 4 months is now acting weird. I keep them in different rooms but the noise gets trough and he just is soooo nervous. I opened his cage and he jumped straight in my arms- and he hates being handled or held- and then straight under the wardrobe. We have a very strong bond and I really want to know what could i do for him to adapt to the new chin. All the sites talk about how to make the new chin at home but none about how to help your first pet adapt to the change. Now he started barking from my room and it's like they are communicating... He only barked twice since I got him, the first two nights he's been here.

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Guestbook / Casper says "Hi" from Romania :)

« on: March 10, 2014, 02:25:41 PM »

Heeeellooo  I'm Anda, a pround friend of a very energic, friendly and sociable chin, Casper. Got him as a present this Christmas. In less than 3 months, we bonded so well that i cannot believe that what i have is a chin and not a dog! He LOVES scratches, our " fights" where I bump his nose and he'd jump up and down before he'd " attack" me hahaha. As I'm typing he's jumping on the keyboard so I have to write for 5 times the same thing because he's messing it up! We've got a beautiful bond and I love him so, so much!