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Added: December 29, 2006
Submitted by Name: jemma From: hatfield
Comments: me and my brother brought chinies for xmas and the eldest one had a baby he is so cute, we love them so much.we named him boo the mother is called brownie and her sister we called blossem.boo is 2 weeks old is there anything we need to do? p.s-your website is out of this world!!!!!
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Make sure the cage is ‘baby safe’. It’s a good idea to put something down on the floor if you have a wire bottom cage, either paper or even small clean carpet squares (these also provides a nice soft resting area). This prevents the kits from getting their legs stuck in the holes. Also, make sure there are no parts in the cage that would be dangerous for the kits - it's a amazing how soon they are moving and climbing around.
The kits will be moving about within a few hours and the doe will have no objection to the new born babies being held, gently of course. The kits can weigh between 25 - 60 grams and should gain about 2-4 grams a day approx. It is a good idea to weigh the kits to make sure they are gaining weight. Sometimes the mother cannot produce enough milk for one reason or another and you may need to supplement.
Kits will normally take their first sand bath at about 2 weeks old, but don't worry if they don't; it might be a few weeks before they try.
http://www.cheekychinchillas.com/breeding.html
This is just some quick basic information, if you need any more help, please email Cheeky Chinchillas: http://www.cheekychinchillas.com/mail.html Make sure you leave a contact email address
Added: December 29, 2006
Submitted by Name: elicia From: worksop
Comments: you have a lovely site i wish i could have one just the same. the site has made me think more about my chinchillas thank you
Admin reply: Thank you for your very kind comments. I am pleased you enjoyed your visit. Cheeky Chinchillas
Added: December 28, 2006
Submitted by Name: mr garratt From: west miidlands..{brierley hill E-mail: Contact
Comments: found the information very usefull had a chincilla that was ill and had to hand feed for sometime and she died i had a close bond with her and miss her very much .i do have the mother and her siter still and they are coming round to being like she was but it`s like you said they are taking alot longer .thanks for the info
Admin reply: I am so sorry to hear that you have lost one of your chinnies. It's hard work handfeeding. I have sent you an email. Cheeky Chinchillas
Comments: Can you tell me if a cold is deadly to a chinchilla?????
Admin reply: I have send you an email about chinchillas and colds etc. Hope it helps. If at any time you think your chinchilla is not well, you must have him checked by your vet.
Comments: hi cheekychinchillas,its Hopper.Today on christmas, I got a baby brother named Trooper. He's not very big at 3/4 of a foot and he's a bage baby. I ain't used to him yet but i will be!
ps: Trooper said, I wuv You!
Admin reply: Hello Hopper, what a lovely Christmas present. Hope you will be sending a picture of your new baby brother
Added: December 25, 2006
Submitted by Name: hannah & chilli From: WA
Comments: i love this site i got so much info on how to care for my chinchilla chilli he likes to listen to the chinchilla sounds!!!
Admin reply: Pleased you found the site useful. Thank you for your kind comments. Cheeky Chinchillas
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