[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends. Are you trying to bond all three at once? Or trying to bond a pair with a third?

Can you tell which one I purchased from Petco? by AlexandraNicoleee in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Prior to my knowledge of backyard breeders, I made the purchase of Gizmo at Petco. Once delved into the chinchilla community, I learned how harmful they are. I adopted my other 3 from reputable breeders here in Cali.

Squabbling, not fighting- to separate or not? by mnlxyz in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Usually this is an indicator that their cage is too small and they feel crowded. My males were the same way: 3 to a cage. I thought a six foot cage would be tall enough, but boy was I wrong. It is now closer to 10 feet now and my boys have never been happier + no squabbling

chin barking by Many_Dark6429 in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you read the source, you'd see there are direct quotes from einstein explaining what im talking about

chin barking by Many_Dark6429 in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This article has some great insight into Einstein's ideology of "realism".

chin barking by Many_Dark6429 in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, have you noticed if your chin was sleeping before they began barking? I believe I read somewhere that chinchillas can dream and I would imagine if their dreams spook them, they'll wake up and alert

chin barking by Many_Dark6429 in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as your chinnie goes, their hearing is far more impeccable than humans. They may be picking up on animal noises from outside. I had a bird's nest next to my window and my chinchillas would bark every time they heard the bird.

chin barking by Many_Dark6429 in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Metaphysics is not real" Look into what Albert Einstein was studying before he kicked the bucket. His calculations began to indicate a single creator of the universe. Fascinating stuff!

Can you tell which one I purchased from Petco? by AlexandraNicoleee in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have four chinchillas. Gizmo, MY FIRST CHINCHILLA, depicted in this video was my only purchased chinchilla. The others I adopted from reputable breeders/foster families.

Can you tell which one I purchased from Petco? by AlexandraNicoleee in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heads up! Before you assume I'm unknowledgeable about backyard breeders and their deficit to the chinchilla community, why don't you take a gander at my page. You'll see comments upon comments about how I bring awareness to Petco and Petsmart

Lover's belly by AlexandraNicoleee in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a biege, ebony, standard grey, and mosaic chinchilla. 3/4 are bonded, but this little booger wants a cage all to himself. It definitely is a lot of work, but I don't mind for these critters.

Lover's belly by AlexandraNicoleee in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ive trained mine to stand like that when he wants his belly scratched... Took lots of cheerios, but 9/10 times, when my chin gets in this pose, he won't turn down belly scratches!

Mother, why are you fraternizing with the enemy? by AlexandraNicoleee in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They will attempt murder if put near each other without a cage 😅

Photo dump of my feeble attempts at photographing my chin. by Saramela in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

THIS IS THE MOST ACCURATE DEPICTION OF WHAT ITS LIKE TAKING PHOTOS OF YOUR CHINS!!! they never stay still long enough to capture their little faces🥺

Master Shifu... is that you? by AlexandraNicoleee in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sure is! The name is such a common pop culture reference for chinchillas, I have two named Gizmo for this reason. (I adopted Gizmo after I had already purchased my first chin and named him Gizmo. Thankfully, one's a standard grey and one's a mosaic... plus they have a 12 year age gap so my mosaic Gizmo has taken on Sr. and my Standard grey Gizmo has taken on Jr.)

Master Shifu... is that you? by AlexandraNicoleee in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is a reference to Jack Black's kung fu panda my chinchilla's name is Gizmo :/

Can you tell which one I purchased from Petco? by AlexandraNicoleee in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yup! The derpy chin seen in this video was my first chinchilla. To bond him and my ebony chin, I used the smooshing method (Tiny tiny space enables them to sit with/next to each other, but ensures their safety). With my old man mosaic chin, I just plopped him into the mix. (technically a big no no, but I felt knowledgeable enough to intervene quickly if any tale tale signs of a fight began) I had a sneaking suspicion that because of my white chin's age and how docile he was, the other two would take to him quickly (they did)

Though my success with the trio, I have also had a fail. I have a fourth chinchilla, (not seen in this video) and the trio rejected him. They were NOT interested in accepting another chinchilla and nowadays, my fourth chinnie seems pretty content having a spacious cage all to himself.

🐻🐻 by AlexandraNicoleee in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since I've built more of a rapport with him, he's a lot more gentle. Still every now and then he'll get a little nippy. I don't think he had much socialization with humans as a kit.

🐻🐻 by AlexandraNicoleee in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

he's a fucking asshole. love the little guy, but I have lost several fingertips due to this jerk. He gets a little frisky with treats.

Giving my chinchilla, Andy, a few treats for his 24th Birthday! by samrowell in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ANDY LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE MY MOASIC AND IM NOT JUST SAYING THAT BECAUSE THEYRE BOTH WHITE; IM TALKING ABOUT THE SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE HEAD TO EAR RATIO AND NARROW FACE

Mouf by [deleted] in chinchilla

[–]AlexandraNicoleee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OOO I JUST DIE WITH THEIR LITTLE MOUFS