Bonding With My New Chinchilla

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  • Опубликовано: 15 июл 2023
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    Hi everyone! Another Finn update, this one is all about me bonding with the little white fluffer!
    A couple things to take away from this video if you are trying to gain the trust of your little chin:
    1. Use treats and hay and toys every time your hands enters the cage to build a positive association with it
    2. Always speak to them while you're offering things, it builds a relationship with your voice too!
    3. Let your hand and arm just rest in the cage from time to time and let them approach you to check out and sniff
    4. Its a weird one, but I like to gently breathe on them and let them crawl around in my shirt so they can learn my smell that way too (some people recommend sleeping with some fleece and putting that in the cage which is a much more practical way!)
    5. Don't be worried if they kack at you or run from you, this normal and will continue to be normal even when you feel like you've grown a bond with your chin!
    6. Bonding can take a long time, think weeks to months or even close to a year!
    7. And after all this, sometimes chins still don't want to be bothered even if they fully trust you; chins are fickle, sensitive little animals!
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  • @marianadobreva_
    @marianadobreva_ 10 месяцев назад +21

    What a cute chinchilla 🥺💕

  • @arkauthor
    @arkauthor 10 месяцев назад +7

    Soon your Chinchilla army will be ready.

  • @marikakamaras-garland3554
    @marikakamaras-garland3554 10 месяцев назад +13

    7:17 Those soft peeps he makes toward the end of the video seem to be almost contact sounds, the gentle sounds they make to communicate with each other. A good sign! Some concern, some chin-to-chin communicating.

    • @chinpals
      @chinpals  10 месяцев назад +6

      Thank you!!! I was thinking it might be some kind of communicative chin to chin sound haha it was so cute!

  • @suebriley3132
    @suebriley3132 10 месяцев назад +17

    Such a sweet boy! I’m so impressed with how you are able to hold him so quickly! We have had our first chinchilla Fern, for almost a month, and still can’t pick her up. She crawls all over us, but that’s her limit. We transport via dust bath for playtime. 😉

    • @MothGirl007
      @MothGirl007 10 месяцев назад +1

      That's pretty encouraging that she crawls all over you - I hope you can hold her soon.

  • @MothGirl007
    @MothGirl007 10 месяцев назад +9

    Finn seems like such a happy and well adjusted chin - it's adorable how he lets you hold him in your arms already. He seems very confident too, which just adds to his cuteness - such a great addition to the chin family! 🐭♥

  • @regisndreko
    @regisndreko 10 месяцев назад +34

    Such a cute little chin!

  • @SliceOfBacon618
    @SliceOfBacon618 10 месяцев назад +15

    Welcome home Finn we are happy to see you!!

    • @chinpals
      @chinpals  10 месяцев назад +5

      Thank you so much! 😊

    • @SliceOfBacon618
      @SliceOfBacon618 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@chinpals ❤️❤️❤️

  • @HOGRIDER3443
    @HOGRIDER3443 10 месяцев назад +4

    All chinchillas are adorable

  • @serenamengoli7474
    @serenamengoli7474 10 месяцев назад +4

    Buongiorno dall'Italia!!!!! ❤❤❤ è così carino❤❤❤❤❤

    • @chinpals
      @chinpals  10 месяцев назад +6

      We are visiting Italy in a few months, I plan on bringing home tiny souvenirs for Linus to hold! ❤️ 🇮🇹

    • @Valerio_the_wandering_sprite
      @Valerio_the_wandering_sprite 10 месяцев назад

      Un sorcio lanoso!

  • @Eeeebebbsnaha
    @Eeeebebbsnaha 10 месяцев назад +3

    Hes so beautiful 🩵

  • @Autumn.harris
    @Autumn.harris 10 месяцев назад +4

    He is gorgeous! And you are a fabulous owner ☺️ 💕 :)

  • @crazydragonduo
    @crazydragonduo 10 месяцев назад +5

    Oh my gosh! I followed all of your tips and I was able to hold my chinchilla! Thanks for the tips and I hope that Finn finds a loving home in this family! Will you make a video of the chins meeting at some point?

  • @nicole.5346
    @nicole.5346 10 месяцев назад +15

    He’s gorgeous!! I love how you interact with them. I’ve learned a lot about chinchillas from watching your channel. Keep up the great work!🤍🤍

  • @cynthia339
    @cynthia339 10 месяцев назад

    Welcome, Finn! I look forward to seeing how you settle in. You're a lucky boy to have a gentle momma!

  • @frostbite1388
    @frostbite1388 10 месяцев назад +6

    Finn is a cute chin your teaching me how to bond with a chin thanks!!! Love your vids too!!

  • @PJB-ks9vn
    @PJB-ks9vn 10 месяцев назад +3

    Well, Finley. You are going to make a great new addition to the cast!

  • @Donutflix
    @Donutflix 10 месяцев назад +4

    I love Finn the chin❤

  • @shelleyburian8431
    @shelleyburian8431 10 месяцев назад +2

    Linus is totally sulking that for the time being he has to share the limelight.

  • @Hammy_Squick
    @Hammy_Squick 10 месяцев назад +5

    Cutttteyyy❤❤❤❤

  • @ccheehun
    @ccheehun 10 месяцев назад

    I hope Fin gets along with you and your beautiful chins❤

  • @Rayxster
    @Rayxster 10 месяцев назад +3

    Finn really has the predisposition to become a "cuddle-chin", very obvious from how he just lays down in your arms haha. My oldest (rip) was a cuddle-chin, he loved snuggles and would sleep on my lap if I was sitting by my pc, or snuggle up by my neck and fall asleep. Have had a total of 6 chins now, he's the only one that has been like this, all my others are females tho', and they are VERY "chinchilla" in their behaviour :'D

  • @stephenpowell5912
    @stephenpowell5912 9 месяцев назад

    Finn is adorable,He is a perfect addition to Linus and the rest of the Chinchilla fam ❤💕❤️🥰🤩😭😂🤣Feel for any pet owner when fireworks are happening 😢

  • @MusingsFromTheDen
    @MusingsFromTheDen 10 месяцев назад

    He's a sweet boy. I'm sure you'll be best buddies in no time. 😊

  • @nikkibeckett9302
    @nikkibeckett9302 10 месяцев назад

    He’s so presh! Also, yay to the Chattanooga shirt!

  • @stephenpowell5912
    @stephenpowell5912 8 месяцев назад

    Finn is so Adorable ❤💕❤️🥹😂😂Each video is so Educational to watch and learn a little more each about how a Chinchilla reacts wether Happy or Sad to being Content ❤💕❤🐭🐭🐭🐭🐭

  • @rayedtheanimator
    @rayedtheanimator 10 месяцев назад

    So cute!

  • @KagomesSelf
    @KagomesSelf 10 месяцев назад +2

    This video is very encouraging to me. I have adopted 2 girls, one is mama and one is baby. The baby loves me and has bonded well with me, but the mom is very skeptical of me, she barks at me from time to time. Makes unhappy noises at me if I even try to end play time or get too close for her comfort. She can easily sit and stare at me for hours even when I am being quiet and/or working on projects that don't do any noise near the cage.
    I think she has issues with hands? I took her from a breeder so I am unsure. We have our good and bad days but I was stunned on how fast you picked Finn up! Ahhhhh so jealous. I can do that with my baby but not mama. I really hope I can earn mama's love someday but it's only been 4 weeks. It's hard.

  • @tracyatkins6120
    @tracyatkins6120 10 месяцев назад

    Our new chin (had him about a month) crawled into my hands tonight all on his own and hung out for a few minutes!! 🎉

  • @MarrisaPlays
    @MarrisaPlays 10 месяцев назад

    man, when we got our dog (as a pup) 13yrs ago it was only a wk or so till the 4th of july and the people across the street were shooting off many of the extra loud ones. She can't stand anything close to the sound of thunder and/or fireworks. Im pretty sure that first time just scarred her for life, a few yrs later we were outside before a storm trying to get her to potty and lightning bold hit somewhere in the immediate area. between the bright flash and the instant crack, she has never run so fast in her life. It scared the crap out of me as well lol.

  • @boiledegggss
    @boiledegggss 10 месяцев назад

    so cute!

  • @rhondaharo5289
    @rhondaharo5289 8 месяцев назад

    Where are those hexagon cage shelves from? I looked on Amazon but don't see these

  • @personthatdoesstuffs8441
    @personthatdoesstuffs8441 10 месяцев назад

    He’s bonding to you really quickly!! I love that you said he’s like a noodle 😂
    I do have a question though about that process regarding my own chinchilla-this is for anyone who reads this. I got my chin from a family with 3 young kids, and a couple dogs and puppies. He was incredibly thin and scared when he came to me. I’ve done what I can to make him comfortable and bond with him; one thing I do is make certain noises when I do certain actions near him. Ex: 4 clicks for reaching towards him/ invading his space, 2 sharp clicks for a special treat, certain words I say when I walk in and leave etc… And I can say that it has worked for the most part, but I’ve had him for nearly a year and a half (he’s currently 5 btw) and he can still be pretty skittish. I’m not sure what more I can do besides just give him time. Any suggestions?
    Also during playtime he’ll chatter/click as he runs around. It sounds like excitement, but in all my research I haven’t heard of any other chin doing that? I only very recently heard him happy squeaking.

  • @UpgradedTitanTvMan375
    @UpgradedTitanTvMan375 9 месяцев назад

    If you get a 6th one here’s some name suggestions
    1:Greyson
    2:blaze
    3:ghost
    4:wolf

  • @GotMeStumped
    @GotMeStumped 10 месяцев назад +2

    Cheers from Alberta Canada🇨🇦 I just got 2 chins and I'm wondering if hammocks are safe cause I really want to get them one. People keep telling me under no circumstances should I ever get one. I'm confused lol🤷🏼‍♂️
    Thanks 😁

  • @honorbound1337
    @honorbound1337 10 месяцев назад +4

    How do you bond with your chin enough for them to be comfortable being picked up? That's the main thing my chins have trouble with, even after a long time.

    • @chinpals
      @chinpals  10 месяцев назад +5

      Tbh, a lot of chins just don’t want to be held even if they do trust you and are comfortable with you and their home. And I may get some flack for saying this, but as long as you’re gentle and you aren’t afraid of being bitten, I’d say do your best to hold them anyway so they can get comfortable with it directly 🤷‍♀️

    • @honorbound1337
      @honorbound1337 10 месяцев назад

      @@chinpals Is there a best way to pick them up? Since they're so delicate and fast, I'm always worried about hurting them when trying to pick them up since they're trying very hard to not be picked up

  • @fluffy_Cotton5026
    @fluffy_Cotton5026 7 месяцев назад

    We're do you get them❤😊

  • @Revelation21-4-
    @Revelation21-4- 10 месяцев назад

    Their adorable so sweet. How would u tell if their about to bite you?

  • @theperson632
    @theperson632 9 месяцев назад +1

    I love chinchillas and I really want a few. Your so lucky to have so many.

  • @GraveYardGirl01
    @GraveYardGirl01 10 месяцев назад +2

    Fireworks don't faze my 2 one bit.
    My young one grooms me

    • @chinpals
      @chinpals  10 месяцев назад +2

      That’s amazing! Mine are definitely aware and Chip and Henry are especially anxious about them which surprises me since they’re so chill about everything else!

  • @mrcrossovermark1153
    @mrcrossovermark1153 10 месяцев назад

    You should make a ramp for finn to put in the front of his cage for playtime.

  • @alaricmurphy8676
    @alaricmurphy8676 4 месяца назад

    Finn is so cute!!! But how much should i feed a chin?

  • @dominikadamek2157
    @dominikadamek2157 9 месяцев назад

    may i ask i have chinchila like frist week and i seen in your video that wheel from what material is it? Cause i want buy to my chinchila that wheel to and i dont know if its safe from plastic

  • @susanmj1160
    @susanmj1160 9 месяцев назад

    You're right they do have sharp teeth IF they've been taken care of, which you definitely do. They don't bite extremely hard tho, just enough to let you know they don't like what you're doing. If their owners/carers don't give them things to chew on which sharpen their teeth, they keep growing and can become impacted, which is a common malady with chinnys under the age of 5. So anyone reading this, please keep that in mind.

  • @yellow_rose-
    @yellow_rose- 5 месяцев назад

    Hello! I am planning to get chinchillas in the next year, I was wondering wether is is a difference between a air cooler and a air conditioner, and wether or not a air cooler would suffice in keeping the room cool enough for the chins

  • @donnaschank5733
    @donnaschank5733 10 месяцев назад

    So cute. I'm afraid my little guy will jump out of my arms. Will they jump out of your arms❤

  • @pacmanboy711roblox4
    @pacmanboy711roblox4 7 месяцев назад

    I really don’t wanna look at recorded videos of chinchillas I REALLY WANT ONE IRL

  • @izabelagizdra6250
    @izabelagizdra6250 10 месяцев назад

    He lets you hold him, but refuses to be pet in the cage. I think he's doing it just to get more treats😂

  • @Molly-kg2lu
    @Molly-kg2lu 4 месяца назад

    What kind of cage/wheel do u have I’m trying to get me chin comfy and I’ve been looking for a wheel or a different cage to get ❤️💞

  • @OdinSisk
    @OdinSisk 10 месяцев назад

    Cute goddess of chinchillas

  • @roktrampuz3831
    @roktrampuz3831 10 месяцев назад

    ccan you plase tell m wher do you find so chill chinchillas i have mine for 2 months and she is still scared and we were realy nicee and carefull to her

  • @user-gs7ku8nc7m
    @user-gs7ku8nc7m 10 месяцев назад

    Chinchilla Linus love

  • @kingllama1263
    @kingllama1263 10 месяцев назад +1

    On a live i heard you say you would do another 1 minute movie. When you do will finn be in it?

    • @chinpals
      @chinpals  10 месяцев назад +4

      I actually just finished drafting it and yes Finn has a small, super simple cameo! 😮 we’ll see if it works, otherwise I’ll just sub in someone else!

    • @kingllama1263
      @kingllama1263 10 месяцев назад

      @@chinpals I'm so excited when might it come out

  • @Random-vid-person
    @Random-vid-person 10 месяцев назад +2

    Who saw him in the back at the start of the vid?
    👇🏻

  • @TwixtorWeb
    @TwixtorWeb 9 месяцев назад

    If you can pls answer this can you tell me how to make my chinchilla area cold because my grandma is currently living with us and she can’t handle the cold so can I just use a fan and how cold should it be

  • @jckalieyt5539
    @jckalieyt5539 10 месяцев назад

    Finn likes chin trickles

  • @Silliestofthesilly42
    @Silliestofthesilly42 9 месяцев назад

    Finn would be really good at yoga CHINCHILLA YOGA

  • @sofiashanti1160
    @sofiashanti1160 4 месяца назад +1

    Is it ok for a chin to have a plastic wheel? I heard that plastic is a big no for chinchillas

  • @kassipojad3726
    @kassipojad3726 10 месяцев назад

    2:50 small?? I don't really know anything about chins but he's a size of a puppy 😍 so do they grow even bigger?

    • @MothGirl007
      @MothGirl007 10 месяцев назад

      He's seven years old, so he is fully grown.

  • @user-gb7qn7ld8u
    @user-gb7qn7ld8u 6 месяцев назад

    I have a question to get a chinchilla or a Guinea pig idk I found a chichila like Linus please answer plsss

  • @TPDManiacXC626
    @TPDManiacXC626 9 месяцев назад

    Is Finn getting along with Linus?

  • @AJandSiblings023
    @AJandSiblings023 10 месяцев назад +2

    Did he bond with Knoxie yet

    • @MothGirl007
      @MothGirl007 10 месяцев назад

      It's much too early yet for that.

  • @Not_Georgina
    @Not_Georgina 10 месяцев назад

    When are are you going to start bonding him with Knox?

  • @ameliaprince
    @ameliaprince 10 месяцев назад

    I don’t know if this will help or not but when a hamster does that chirping sound it means that they are scared, which in this case would make sense because he is in a new environment.

    • @j_m12341
      @j_m12341 10 месяцев назад

      Its similar with chinchillas. Hes in a new environment and scared, and it doesnt help that he just got there and then already had hands in his personal space without time to even fully adjust to the new cage and environment.

  • @user-ud1bh8tl3u
    @user-ud1bh8tl3u 10 месяцев назад

    How old does your chinchilla have to be to have access to a wheel?

  • @thegutlessleadingthecluele7810
    @thegutlessleadingthecluele7810 10 месяцев назад +2

    Chinchilla like fk you ; Iam not cute, you prison guard! 😄

  • @_Idk_Edits_
    @_Idk_Edits_ 9 месяцев назад

    501ST LIKE

  • @kylekline7107
    @kylekline7107 10 месяцев назад

    Just curious house looks like the barracks- are you a barrack bunnie?

  • @itskenji9687
    @itskenji9687 4 месяца назад

    😡

  • @marieburns-de8rs
    @marieburns-de8rs 6 месяцев назад

    Is this the same way I could bond with my 5-6 month old chin?