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Q & A / Re: Introducing New Chinchillas

« on: October 07, 2015, 01:10:27 PM »

Thank you for your replies. I got Chico about 7 months ago from a pet store. He was 8 months old when I got him. The new chinchilla Charlie i got from a family where he was the only chin and hasn't been around others from what I've been told. Charlie is 3 years old and  shows no signs of illness. He is eating and drinking and taking treats. I usually give them raisins or oats, nothing unhealthy. Chico diet has consisted of fresh pellets and hay everyday with a few treats. We have no other pets or kids, it's never really loud in the house. I keep them in my living room and it's dark and quiet during the day when we're at work. I have a large (about 5' tall cage with many levels) that Chico is in and Charlie is in a smaller (I've been told it was a rat cage, with only 2 levels) that he came to me in, and I have the cages next to each other for introductions.

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Q & A / Introducing New Chinchillas

« on: October 06, 2015, 05:02:56 PM »

Hi! I have recently gotten a new chinchilla (Charlie) to give my original chin (Chico) a buddy, they're both male, it has only been a few days and I have their cages side by side for a slow introduction. But Chico seems super depressed now, he is lethargic and isn't eating or drinking as much as usual and is turning his nose up to his favourite treats. He doesn't want to come out of his cage and hides when I open the cage door. I think he may be getting dehydrated as his pellets are becoming increasingly smaller. Is this normal behaviour that he will get over eventually or should I be concerned?

Thanks!

Robin