I love your channel so much, it has helped me out a lot and so glad I’m early here. I admit that some products I got for my chinchilla Oliver weren’t the best, and just wanted to say thanks so much. Btw I got the exercise ball for Oliver, I now know that they can overheat inside of them, that was a year ago in 2017 not 2018 I now know better. Thank you
Hay balls are for sure out of the question as they are extremely dangerous. Pet shop owners or employees, don't tell you about pros and cons. They just sell you their product!! So unless either you experience through your chinchilla or get to know from other serious chinchilla owners. Avoid also plastic objects as our little friends chew up everything they find, plastic is toxic. Even, be careful re treats. Though a lot of treats are said to be chinchilla friendly,( there's written on the pkts), they're not. No nuts, dried or fresh fruit or vegs. They only need fresh water, good quality hay, pellets and treats made up of dried herbs like oregano, mint, rosehip, dried apple sticks and much more which is impossible to jot down. Thanks for your useful info😊 Your little chin is so beautiful 💖💖
Ok so I’m getting a chinchilla soon and you channel really helped me! So thank you and I was just about to get one of those weeks but just one question, Are plastic weels and hide outs bad for chinchillas bc they can bite it or no?
I've literally done all these things myself so don't feel bad. Lol. I did wanna say that exercise balls are perfectly fine for a Chinchilla. Your chinchilla should have lots of cage room for running and jumping to begin with (I have 2, they have a 7 foot tall 9 story cage) and also should be in a temp controlled area. Just like the exercise wheels they need to be watched when they are using these products because they do not always know when to stop and will over do it. I have a wheel for my male (female will not use it) and a ball for my female (male will not use it) they get to use them a few times a week with my supervision, and I make sure they do not over do it. My female loves her ball even though she doesn't have room to jump and will run right to it when I hold it up to the cage door. She will run around and usually come back to me when she is ready. My male loves his wheel, to much. He will not stop running until I remove him from it. I rescued my male and I wanna point out one major issue with wheels. Previous parents had a metal wheel with tiny holes in it, instead of the solid plastic ones (idk if they even still make the metal ones) long story short he was running like crazy and got a toe stuck in one of the small holes and is now missing a toe....
Good to know about the salt licks as I have one for my chinchilla since when we kept rabbits we gave them salt licks. Are the no bells just because they disturb your sleep or can they hurt chinchillas?
Hi there! We find your videos very helpful and informational! Was wondering where and what dust bath brand name do you use?! All the ones we have come across doesn’t seem to have right type of dust.
Merlin’s not the only one who doesn’t like hay cubes, both of my chinchillas refuse to eat them. Also I love your channel, you give lots of great and useful info!!!❤️👍
I can't even begin to think of how many things I've regretted buying my two over the last ten years, or how much money I've wasted. They're lucky they're cute haha. Very interesting video, and thanks for the hay ball warning! Just took theirs out.
I really want a chinchilla, and I've been doing research about them for a long time. I have a VERY VERY VERY long thing that I wrote in my phone about information of chinchillas.(most of that info was from you. Thx alot btw💜💜💙💙💝💝) but I'm not sure if my parents will let me have a chinchilla. I want to ask at the right time, but I'm not sure when. Can you please help me.
supergirlbmxer supergirlygamer taking care of chinchillas can be pretty pricey so first make sure that your parents are willing to spend atleast $100 on a chinchilla and $170 on a good cage. And also all the basic necessities. Also make sure that they like the concept of taking care of an animal. Ask them when they are relaxed because they will be more willing to than if you ask while your parents are stressed and stuff. Hopefully this helps! :3
supergirlbmxer supergirlygamer make sure you get at least two, if you can’t get two a chinchilla is not for you. Only having one chinchilla is animal abuse.
supergirlbmxer supergirlygamer Also do not get one with territorial problems or that has to live alone because you will still have to get two plus two of everything Ex. 2 cages, 2 wheels, etc.
I was exactly like you very recently actually. I really wanted a chinchilla and I kept mentioning it to my mom and eventually she surprised me! Her name is lola💕 Its been a few months and i love lola so much. You have to be patient because i waited almost a year but if the time is right ask away! Say that they are so amazing and tell them everything good. But also say the bad things but say how you can deal with them. I hope this helped!! Good luck!
I actualy have a kaytee plastic water bottle that hasn't had issues yet ( I also didn't buy it. Roo's previous owners neglected her and had a lot of bad things in her 1 story hamster cage.). I do want to switch it however for a better one. I actually do use a hay ball but not the one that most people get. It is the ONLY Kaytee product Ill buy. It does have plastic on it but Roo has never chewed on it (and she chews on everything). The plastic actually prevents her from getting caught in it.
I definitely bought a salt lick kabob for my chin when I first got him, and he never showed any interest in them at all. I suppose it was a good sign and that I took them out!
We got a wheel for our chinchilla and opon research we found out that a lot of wheels are bad for their backs.It makes their backs hunch and is not good for them at all,but if you get the right size you should be fine.I regret buying one.Hopefully this was helpful to chinchilla owners.
whats wrong with raisins? mine get 1 once every 2 weeks. i have a calender by their cage what the daily treat was. (mostly just pressed hay cubes with a little bit of apple or carrot or rozebottle in it, tiny bits of dried apple or dried carrot. never pieces bigger than my thumb nail and no more than 2 mm thick)
Samantha Rahman the way I did it was around Christmas time and I did a presentation and I did a lot of research like how I would take care of them and my parents were the type where they did not want animals in the house. Just make sure you get 2 if you can’t get two you should not have them as a pet. Only having one chinchilla is animal abuse, so best of luck. 👍🏼
Sydney Clare having one chinchilla isn’t animal abuse, I have one chinchilla and he’s ok being alone, he just needs a lot of playtime, I also made a chin buddie with fleece so he can cuddle with him
I use the exercise balls only the days I deep clean the cage. But I don’t want to harm my chinchillas in any way. Where should I put my chinchillas? Plus I’m basically broke.
I have a hamster and he got sick so i had to give him medicine water and it gummed up the water bottle and he got dehydrated so i had to give him his big blue one and we took him to the vet the next day they gave him fluids i have had him for a year and a half so i thought he was going to die
hi i just got my first chinchilla yesterday and i'm so excited. she is so friendly and lets me scratch her but she wont let me pick her up to go and run around in my bathroom do you have any advise. should i just give her time?
Matt Schlabach I wouldn’t try and push her boundaries too far with picking her up just yet. It’s important that you win her trust and keep it and she might be one of those chins that dislike being held (most do) and if that’s the case later on, respect those boundaries and stick with just petting and touching but not picking up. That way your bond with her will always be strong 😌
What should I do to help bond with my chinchilla Alvin as when I go in the room he always comes by the bars and wants to see me but whenever I try pick him up or stroke him he pushes me away with his paw lol!
Giggleb00 Maybe don’t try and push his boundaries. Some chinnies may hate to be held or picked up so respect that and just stick with petting and scratching their chins and ears. I know it can be annoying sometimes but most chins don’t like being held and in order to keep their trust and maintain a strong bond with them, you can’t step out of their boundaries and force them to be held. Maybe your chin will change in the future in that aspect though💕💕💕
Oh my God, the internet immediately leads you towards raisins. It states it as controversial, and as a new chinchilla owner at the time, I chose the first thing the internet told me
Just wondering if you use bath sand or dust. What’s in the pan looks quite coarse and if it is sand you should stop using it. Dust is the safest thing you can use for bath time
Holly Pinsent That is blue cloud dust. Trust me I know that sand is very bad for them😌💕 I definitely should change the dust though. Don’t remember the last time I didn’t, which is probably why. Thanks for bringing my attention to it!
Just curious, is that dust powder your chin is rolling in, or did you potty train your chin with cat litter and a litter box? I have a rabbit, have had him for 6 years, and he has always used a litter box with cat litter, so that would be sweet if I could potty train my chin the same way.
You can absolutely potty train a chin to pee in a box. I wouldn't use cat litter though. We use the same wood shavings they have in the bottom of their cage, with some cage fresh granules underneath.
I have 4 chinchillas. I have a litterbox with a grate over it for them. The grate helps to keep them dry while they urinate. (You can research them because there's so many to choose from) Also, on the floor of my cages I have puppy pee pads. This helps them for those whatever moments and it helps catch the water bottle drips, as well
Still Julian Find an exotic vet that knows about Chinchillas first off, not just any small pet vet or cat or dog vet. Also, make sure you can trust them and that they know what they are doing💕
Hi love your your channel! I just wanted to tell you about an app I think you would like! It's called Amino. (You've probably heard of it) In Amino there's a bunch of little communitys, they can be about anything including chinchillas! I'm in a chinchilla Amino, and if you want I'll give you a link to it. Bye! P.s Merlin is adorable
As far as I know, rolled oats are fine. Chillas shouldn't have any dried fruit, including raisins (mine are still sad about it) as they can't digest the sugar properly. Nuts are pretty bad for them too.
Chillies shouldn't be in warm rooms, or in direct sunlight, but beyond that the only reason I'd say maybe don't have them in your room is the noise. They play at night, and I know mine love to throw their toys around and just be wild children. Other than that, there's no reason why you can't.
I have a chinchilla ball for my chin, I only let him in it for 30 sec or 1 min and then let him free but Now that I know they are bad I only use them to like take her to a place (the bathroom lol, the most common thing for chinchilla owners 😂) and it’s close to the living room so she doesn’t over heat very quickly.
Kelly The galaxy star, instead of using a ball and having your chin stressed out from you shoving him into it try using a box or just holding him. If he doesn’t like being held or he scratches you safely wrap him in fleece.
As Wrigley said, a box is good. I use my two's carrier as my lil man hates being held. The danger of even using a ball for a minute is their hands and feet can get trapped in the gaps.
Savy Gaming Yeah he has a small night light behind his cage on the bottom level that helps him see a little bit better. They have excellent vision in the dark so just a little light helps💕
RacoonGreg a very very small amount is okay. It’s a very sugary snack so they should not be given too many too often. I give mine one or two about once a week. I am not a trained veterinarian so I am only telling you from my experince
I personally do. I know others who do and I know some who say it’s bad.. it is a high sugar content which is why I only feed a small amount every so often. Both of mine have been fine with raisins in small amounts. Most books you’ll read will tell you to not feed them because it is too sugary and their diet should consist of mostly fresh hay and pellets.. But my girl is 8 years old, happy and healthy!
It looks like there was more than enough sand in there for one chin to bathe and/or play in. Why do you feel like she needs more? You do realize that the poo is inevitable, right?
All Kaytee products are cheap! They are terrible quality with cheap dyes. They are cheap to make but sell for a discounted price which makes people thinks it’s really good.
Hello, I am squick. I am a 3 legged chinchilla due to a bite a got. I was your 7,000 follower and I love the video
Squick the chinchilla aww that’s awesome!💕💕
Squick the chinchilla I subscribed to you, I’m th8nking about making a yt channel when I get my chinchillas ( I’m getting 2 from a rescue )
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I love your channel so much, it has helped me out a lot and so glad I’m early here. I admit that some products I got for my chinchilla Oliver weren’t the best, and just wanted to say thanks so much. Btw I got the exercise ball for Oliver, I now know that they can overheat inside of them, that was a year ago in 2017 not 2018 I now know better. Thank you
We all have done it #chinowners
Hay balls are for sure out of the question as they are extremely dangerous. Pet shop owners or employees, don't tell you about pros and cons. They just sell you their product!! So unless either you experience through your chinchilla or get to know from other serious chinchilla owners. Avoid also plastic objects as our little friends chew up everything they find, plastic is toxic. Even, be careful re treats. Though a lot of treats are said to be chinchilla friendly,( there's written on the pkts), they're not. No nuts, dried or fresh fruit or vegs. They only need fresh water, good quality hay, pellets and treats made up of dried herbs like oregano, mint, rosehip, dried apple sticks and much more which is impossible to jot down. Thanks for your useful info😊 Your little chin is so beautiful 💖💖
Josette Portelli Aww thank you! And I totally agree with everything in your comment💕💕
Thank you so much that answered my question about the salt licks 😁
Also I was wondering if soon u could do a cage tour 😊 If you can’t it’s ok
When we take gnu in the bathroom to play , I wrap anything he could chew with fleece. It helps a lot.
Merlin is like I wanna know what is behind the cardbord ? :D.
Aggggh I just ran to my chins cage and took my hay ball out!
I used my excise ball when I got my chinchilla and I regret it and I don’t use it anymore cause I’ve heard bad stuff about it
Love Monday’s cause it’s upload day😌
Ok so I’m getting a chinchilla soon and you channel really helped me! So thank you and I was just about to get one of those weeks but just one question, Are plastic weels and hide outs bad for chinchillas bc they can bite it or no?
Ur videos are so helpful ty for sharing this with us i might get a chinchilla so ty
I've literally done all these things myself so don't feel bad. Lol. I did wanna say that exercise balls are perfectly fine for a Chinchilla. Your chinchilla should have lots of cage room for running and jumping to begin with (I have 2, they have a 7 foot tall 9 story cage) and also should be in a temp controlled area. Just like the exercise wheels they need to be watched when they are using these products because they do not always know when to stop and will over do it. I have a wheel for my male (female will not use it) and a ball for my female (male will not use it) they get to use them a few times a week with my supervision, and I make sure they do not over do it. My female loves her ball even though she doesn't have room to jump and will run right to it when I hold it up to the cage door. She will run around and usually come back to me when she is ready. My male loves his wheel, to much. He will not stop running until I remove him from it. I rescued my male and I wanna point out one major issue with wheels. Previous parents had a metal wheel with tiny holes in it, instead of the solid plastic ones (idk if they even still make the metal ones) long story short he was running like crazy and got a toe stuck in one of the small holes and is now missing a toe....
Merlin is sooo cute! I love your channel!💕
Good to know about the salt licks as I have one for my chinchilla since when we kept rabbits we gave them salt licks. Are the no bells just because they disturb your sleep or can they hurt chinchillas?
What a personality that Merlin has LOL so friggin cute. Good vid!
Anthony Sunseri Aww thanks!
thank u so much for helping me learn so much about chinchillas!
Hi there! We find your videos very helpful and informational! Was wondering where and what dust bath brand name do you use?! All the ones we have come across doesn’t seem to have right type of dust.
Aaahhhh I love your channel !! ❤️🥰
IsabellaK Says Aww thank you!❤️
Merlin’s not the only one who doesn’t like hay cubes, both of my chinchillas refuse to eat them. Also I love your channel, you give lots of great and useful info!!!❤️👍
Kaytee products in general are not chin safe! I have had multiple bad experiences
How about the Timothy hay in general
Love your videos so much!!!
I’m literally binge watching your videos hahah, I’m trying to persuade my mom to get me a chinchilla so I’m learning a lot from your channel!! ❤️
LittleMiss Ash Hope you can get one😌💕
The Chinchilla Notebook thank you! 💕
Christina Ngabekome yes! I have two little boys now haha, they are called teddy and roo :)
I can't even begin to think of how many things I've regretted buying my two over the last ten years, or how much money I've wasted. They're lucky they're cute haha. Very interesting video, and thanks for the hay ball warning! Just took theirs out.
Emily Holder I can totally understand where you’re coming from lol💕
I really want a chinchilla, and I've been doing research about them for a long time. I have a VERY VERY VERY long thing that I wrote in my phone about information of chinchillas.(most of that info was from you. Thx alot btw💜💜💙💙💝💝) but I'm not sure if my parents will let me have a chinchilla. I want to ask at the right time, but I'm not sure when. Can you please help me.
supergirlbmxer supergirlygamer taking care of chinchillas can be pretty pricey so first make sure that your parents are willing to spend atleast $100 on a chinchilla and $170 on a good cage. And also all the basic necessities. Also make sure that they like the concept of taking care of an animal. Ask them when they are relaxed because they will be more willing to than if you ask while your parents are stressed and stuff. Hopefully this helps! :3
@@gracecao9563 thanks I will try that. Hopefully it works
supergirlbmxer supergirlygamer make sure you get at least two, if you can’t get two a chinchilla is not for you. Only having one chinchilla is animal abuse.
supergirlbmxer supergirlygamer Also do not get one with territorial problems or that has to live alone because you will still have to get two plus two of everything
Ex. 2 cages, 2 wheels, etc.
I was exactly like you very recently actually. I really wanted a chinchilla and I kept mentioning it to my mom and eventually she surprised me! Her name is lola💕 Its been a few months and i love lola so much. You have to be patient because i waited almost a year but if the time is right ask away! Say that they are so amazing and tell them everything good. But also say the bad things but say how you can deal with them. I hope this helped!! Good luck!
Salt licks aren't good for rabbits/ hamsters and other animals for the same reasons! The diet should be balanced already
At first I thought it said 6 chinchillas I regret buying 😂lol
I love your vids so much and im thinking about starting a youtube channel as well
OMG WITH THE BEEEELLLLLL I took them off the little wire but my chin never chews the stuff on them anyways I can't figure out why
Im so glad that my chinchillas aren't the only ones who don't like hay cubes
I have a gigantic ball you should get one like that
I regret buying a plastic carrier. I bought the Ryerson carrier for my chins. All metal. Ryerson's makes some quality carriers.
Love this concept. We all have bought products we later regret. And I also had the hay ball and the exercise ball like you😶 oops😆💕💕💕💕💕
Where do you buy your goji berries from
I had an exercise ball for my chinchilla when I first got her (I still have her btw and her name is bubbles)
I actualy have a kaytee plastic water bottle that hasn't had issues yet ( I also didn't buy it. Roo's previous owners neglected her and had a lot of bad things in her 1 story hamster cage.). I do want to switch it however for a better one. I actually do use a hay ball but not the one that most people get. It is the ONLY Kaytee product Ill buy. It does have plastic on it but Roo has never chewed on it (and she chews on everything). The plastic actually prevents her from getting caught in it.
I definitely bought a salt lick kabob for my chin when I first got him, and he never showed any interest in them at all. I suppose it was a good sign and that I took them out!
I had plastic bottles but different brand it was 50$ and I really loved it and it never leaked
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Hi why did u name him Merlin?
Love the name my chinchilla name is Marshmallow he chews on everything too at playtime
At 6:50 I felt that. That is a chin mood. :)
We got a wheel for our chinchilla and opon research we found out that a lot of wheels are bad for their backs.It makes their backs hunch and is not good for them at all,but if you get the right size you should be fine.I regret buying one.Hopefully this was helpful to chinchilla owners.
I have a question to ask? Where did you buy your chinchilla?
I believe In one of her videos she said she got Merlin from PetSmart for 150 I think I’m not positive.
My chinchillas don’t eat the cubes they just destroy it into pieces and make the cage a disaster
You are underrated btw your videos help me out a lot
Would pine cones be a good thing for them to chew on ?
whats wrong with raisins? mine get 1 once every 2 weeks. i have a calender by their cage what the daily treat was. (mostly just pressed hay cubes with a little bit of apple or carrot or rozebottle in it, tiny bits of dried apple or dried carrot. never pieces bigger than my thumb nail and no more than 2 mm thick)
I love your channel! I really want a chinchilla, how did you convince your parents to get you Merlin?
Samantha Rahman you can say that they don’t smell and that they can live for a very long time (well some can)
Samantha Rahman the way I did it was around Christmas time and I did a presentation and I did a lot of research like how I would take care of them and my parents were the type where they did not want animals in the house. Just make sure you get 2 if you can’t get two you should not have them as a pet. Only having one chinchilla is animal abuse, so best of luck. 👍🏼
Sydney Clare having one chinchilla isn’t animal abuse, I have one chinchilla and he’s ok being alone, he just needs a lot of playtime, I also made a chin buddie with fleece so he can cuddle with him
I use the exercise balls only the days I deep clean the cage. But I don’t want to harm my chinchillas in any way. Where should I put my chinchillas? Plus I’m basically broke.
I have a hamster and he got sick so i had to give him medicine water and it gummed up the water bottle and he got dehydrated so i had to give him his big blue one and we took him to the vet the next day they gave him fluids i have had him for a year and a half so i thought he was going to die
hi i just got my first chinchilla yesterday and i'm so excited. she is so friendly and lets me scratch her but she wont let me pick her up to go and run around in my bathroom do you have any advise. should i just give her time?
Matt Schlabach I wouldn’t try and push her boundaries too far with picking her up just yet. It’s important that you win her trust and keep it and she might be one of those chins that dislike being held (most do) and if that’s the case later on, respect those boundaries and stick with just petting and touching but not picking up. That way your bond with her will always be strong 😌
I have a question do chinchillas need any like shots?
werid girl It depends on what your vet would say💕💕
@@TheChinchillaNotebook oh thank you!
What should I do to help bond with my chinchilla Alvin as when I go in the room he always comes by the bars and wants to see me but whenever I try pick him up or stroke him he pushes me away with his paw lol!
Giggleb00 Maybe don’t try and push his boundaries. Some chinnies may hate to be held or picked up so respect that and just stick with petting and scratching their chins and ears. I know it can be annoying sometimes but most chins don’t like being held and in order to keep their trust and maintain a strong bond with them, you can’t step out of their boundaries and force them to be held. Maybe your chin will change in the future in that aspect though💕💕💕
The Chinchilla Notebook Ok sure I’ll stick to talking to him and not the picking up! Ty for the advice :3
Oh my God, the internet immediately leads you towards raisins. It states it as controversial, and as a new chinchilla owner at the time, I chose the first thing the internet told me
I regret buying the small mesh wheel I bought it then watched a video of yours saying not to use them
That's how my chinchilla lost one of his toes (before I rescued him) :'(
Just wondering if you use bath sand or dust. What’s in the pan looks quite coarse and if it is sand you should stop using it. Dust is the safest thing you can use for bath time
Holly Pinsent That is blue cloud dust. Trust me I know that sand is very bad for them😌💕 I definitely should change the dust though. Don’t remember the last time I didn’t, which is probably why. Thanks for bringing my attention to it!
Oh okay! I know they sell sand in stores and with bath houses they sell it as a set and I just think to myself oh no!! I hope people don’t use it!!
off the topic but why would pet stores put plastic in the environments and how poorly they treat there chins
paused this video and took the salt lick out of my chin's cage.. ahhhhh
I'm about to do the same
What treats do you have for Merlin in the blue container?
Still Julian Thise are goji berries 😌
The Chinchilla Notebook oh really I thought those were too sugary for Chinchillas
Still Julian They’re less sugar than raisins but I still feed one every two days😉
Still Julian They’re less sugar than raisins but I still feed one every two days😉
Just curious, is that dust powder your chin is rolling in, or did you potty train your chin with cat litter and a litter box? I have a rabbit, have had him for 6 years, and he has always used a litter box with cat litter, so that would be sweet if I could potty train my chin the same way.
You can train them to pee in a certain spot but, the poop just falls out. They can't control that.
You can absolutely potty train a chin to pee in a box. I wouldn't use cat litter though. We use the same wood shavings they have in the bottom of their cage, with some cage fresh granules underneath.
I have 4 chinchillas. I have a litterbox with a grate over it for them. The grate helps to keep them dry while they urinate. (You can research them because there's so many to choose from)
Also, on the floor of my cages I have puppy pee pads. This helps them for those whatever moments and it helps catch the water bottle drips, as well
I also use Nature's Miracle Premium litter.
i have for chinchillas but one died :( but my dad got me to more :) and thay need a lot of food : /
I LOVE YOU MERLIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any tips on finding a good veterinarian for my Chinchilla?
Still Julian Find an exotic vet that knows about Chinchillas first off, not just any small pet vet or cat or dog vet. Also, make sure you can trust them and that they know what they are doing💕
Hi love your your channel! I just wanted to tell you about an app I think you would like! It's called Amino. (You've probably heard of it) In Amino there's a bunch of little communitys, they can be about anything including chinchillas! I'm in a chinchilla Amino, and if you want I'll give you a link to it. Bye! P.s Merlin is adorable
Chill Cicles That’s cool, yeah a link would be nice 💕
Kay tee can last 1 and a half years if glass
So, are you saying is not good to feed the raisins? What about oatmeal?
As far as I know, rolled oats are fine. Chillas shouldn't have any dried fruit, including raisins (mine are still sad about it) as they can't digest the sugar properly. Nuts are pretty bad for them too.
@@emilyholder9641 thank you!
Paper bedding And cardboard is it bad
Hi what type of cage do you have??
Logan Manetta Critter Nation model 162 and it’s from Amazon 💕
Hi! Is it okay to keep your chinchilla in your bedroom? Btw i love your videos and they helped me so much! 💗💗
Chillies shouldn't be in warm rooms, or in direct sunlight, but beyond that the only reason I'd say maybe don't have them in your room is the noise. They play at night, and I know mine love to throw their toys around and just be wild children. Other than that, there's no reason why you can't.
Emily Holder thank you so much!
@@lenapariza5620 no worries!
I cant understand how someone can still think that little round overheated prison is good for any living animal.
Fehrplay agreed. i have a hammy and i’d never 😔
I have a chinchilla ball for my chin, I only let him in it for 30 sec or 1 min and then let him free but Now that I know they are bad I only use them to like take her to a place (the bathroom lol, the most common thing for chinchilla owners 😂) and it’s close to the living room so she doesn’t over heat very quickly.
Kelly The galaxy star, instead of using a ball and having your chin stressed out from you shoving him into it try using a box or just holding him. If he doesn’t like being held or he scratches you safely wrap him in fleece.
As Wrigley said, a box is good. I use my two's carrier as my lil man hates being held. The danger of even using a ball for a minute is their hands and feet can get trapped in the gaps.
Kelly The galaxy star To transport your chin, you can lure her into her dust bath and that way carefully carry her in it💕
Do you turn off the light for him at night? Oh also your videos are so helpful and Merlin is so cute!
Savy Gaming Yeah he has a small night light behind his cage on the bottom level that helps him see a little bit better. They have excellent vision in the dark so just a little light helps💕
Hii 💜
Angel hey there!
Omg, thank you so much! I literally have a chinchilla ball in my amazon cart right now! I will make sure not to get it.
Lluvia has salt rocks but she doesn’t like them. She didn’t even pay they any attention she just wanted the rope that was attached to it.
What about raisins? You didn't tell us in the end. I give my Chinchilla raisins from time to time so I'm curious
RacoonGreg a very very small amount is okay. It’s a very sugary snack so they should not be given too many too often. I give mine one or two about once a week. I am not a trained veterinarian so I am only telling you from my experince
@@hollym3713 Oh thanks. That sounds ok. I give him like 3 at once but once in a week or two. I hope it's ok to give him that amount at once
I personally do. I know others who do and I know some who say it’s bad.. it is a high sugar content which is why I only feed a small amount every so often. Both of mine have been fine with raisins in small amounts. Most books you’ll read will tell you to not feed them because it is too sugary and their diet should consist of mostly fresh hay and pellets.. But my girl is 8 years old, happy and healthy!
I want a chinchilla so bad but I’ve got 3 cats
WhereAreTheAvacodos You can still have one if it’s in a separate room from the cats
Why are raisins bad for chinchillas? I heard you say that but didn’t explain. I feed my chin, Theo, raisins and am curious
Raygan Cameron don’t, the sugar.
Raygan Cameron Raisins are pretty high in sugar which is dangerous for Chinchillas since their digestive systems don’t process it well♥️
highly agree! And you are spoil him he look so fat haha
I've had rodents before but chinchilla seem way way too hyperactive for me I did like your video now I probably will never get a chinchilla
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In theory, if exercise ball will be very big with lots of holes for air, can it be good? I don’t like deez balls, but can they be good?
Быдлохлебушек :〉 No, they are still too suffocating for chinchillas 😌
The Chinchilla Notebook well, I don’t like them anyway 😂
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10th comment!😂
Merlin is so cute but, please, please take the poop out of his dust bath and add more dust. Please.
It looks like there was more than enough sand in there for one chin to bathe and/or play in. Why do you feel like she needs more?
You do realize that the poo is inevitable, right?
Those are better for hamsters
At least u can buy them :/
Shejmi ? U have a phone so.. and wut do ya mean?
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All Kaytee products are cheap! They are terrible quality with cheap dyes. They are cheap to make but sell for a discounted price which makes people thinks it’s really good.
namékii I agree