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RE: something scairy and concerning

cbauer — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:14:14 GMT

When you try to get your chinchilla use to you, place a raisin in your hand and place your hand where your chin can reach it. This gains their trust and they learn your not the bad guy. Chins give love nibbles, but if they hurt, say "ouch" and they will learn that they shouldn't be doing that.

RE: something scairy and concerning

feathersnfuz — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:40:41 GMT

That's great to hear! Thanks for the update on the progress.

RE: something scairy and concerning

umbrulla — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:58:42 GMT

wow it took a while, but teddy turned out to be the type of animal that the more you interact with him, the better he gets. Teddy has turned out to be a little angel and rarley ever hisses now. it took a while and some dominance quarreling, but now i can do everything with him

RE: something scairy and concerning

umbrulla — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:23:40 GMT

thank you very much for the suggestions, although i have been reading countless books and scearching the web for everything and anything that may help the situation, and i have temporairily tried about everything iv seen but i just dont think my hands can take much more, its not hard biting, but a lot of it and it can really take its toll.

RE: something scairy and concerning

feathersnfuz — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:27:30 GMT

It will probably take some time for both of them to get used to their new environment and their new owner (even though they may have known you before.) Here are some introduction articles that you might find helpful.

Chinchillas

You Got A Chinchilla?
Your guide to chinchilla handling.
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/chinchillas/chinchilla-interaction/chinchilla-handling.aspx

Chinchilla Playtime
Ways to play with your chinchilla.
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/chinchillas/chinchilla-interaction/chinchilla-playtime.aspx

What’s That Chinchilla Noise?
A guide to chinchilla noises and their meanings.
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/chinchillas/chinchilla-behavior/chinchilla-noises.aspx

Problem Chinchilla
Exploring chinchilla behavior issues.
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/chinchillas/chinchilla-behavior/chinchilla-behavior.aspx

Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pig Handling Tips
Follow these tips when you handle your guinea pig.
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/guinea-pigs/guinea-pig-interaction/guinea-pig-handling-tips.aspx

Guinea Pig Playtime
Learn how guinea pigs play.
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/guinea-pigs/guinea-pig-interaction/guinea-pig-playtime.aspx

Guinea Pig Body Language
Learn to read your guinea pigs body language.
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/guinea-pigs/guinea-pig-behavior/guinea-pig-body-language.aspx

Behind Guinea Pig Noises
Find out what the sounds your guinea pig makes mean.
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/guinea-pigs/guinea-pig-behavior/behind-guinea-pig-noises.aspx

something scairy and concerning

umbrulla — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:42:19 GMT

ok so iv left my chinchilla and guinea pig for a few days to adjust and i begin slowly taking steps for them to get used to me. but when i put my hand in and rest it at the bottom of the cage, they dont react for a while and ignore it, but eventually my chinchilla will run into it and begin sniffing it. he will sniff a few parts of my forearm and nibble it once then start frantically biting it for no reason, this alarms me, he looks like he wants attention but when i try to rest my hand near or in the cage he attacks after ignoring it, then when he's finished he will ignore it again. im concerned for my chinchilla, is this a behavioral issue, it males no sense to me, i really need help before this escalates.