New chin mom here

[DianaJ]

Hi, I'm Diana and after doing research off and on over time I brought my first chin home today. We've named her Maddi. We don't know her exact age, but I was told she's under a year. I know it will take a bit of time for her to get used to me since she's not a little baby anymore, but I hope it doesn't take too long. I'm very excited about adding her to my furfamily.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/DianaJ/chiny1.jpg

[paris26]

Welcome Diana and Maddi! Holler if you have any questions but I bet you will find a lot of answers by reading old threads or using the search option on here

[KyleWeiss]

We come in all shapes and sizes around here, DianaJ, so whatever your needs are, this is the place to get Chin-formation. I can attribute most of my knowledge about chinchillas and even helping me through a recent crisis to this site. Ask questions, make comments, and above all, share some pictures. Your new friend is adorable.

Au revoire, enjoy it here. It's extremely valuable here.

KW

[juz2cute]

Hi Diana! Welcome! I was just curious, is that a Timber Hide Away house in your chins cage? If so, i suggest you find another because those are built with nails, and my chin nearly chipped his teeth on them. You never ever ever want a house put together with nails or screws because chins love to chew!

[KyleWeiss]

Man, I sure hate to be the devil's advocate but...

I have a Timber Hide-Away, and probably haven't had any problems because my chinchilla doesn't chew up her house at all. But yes, if you have a furry buzzsaw and it acts more like a termite, the dovetailed or notched houses are probably superior.

Where, my dear Juz2cute, does one get a better house? I wouldn't mind knowing myself.

KW

[juz2cute]

It's pretty easy to just make one out of some pieces of pine and non-toxic glue. You can also find them on chinworld.com and there are plenty of people on the forum who also make them :D

[KyleWeiss]

I say get out the saw and the glue and make some crazy, huge house then. Let your imagination be your Chin-genuity. Heh. Because we're Chin-geneers. Hehheh. Ought to see what people build for their pets.

Dianaj, if you do become a builder, just double check all components are safe, I learned about wood treatments long ago, so be sure wood isn't treated. Otherwise, have a saw ready, you'll need it.

KW

Thanks Juz2cute.

[juz2cute]

lol, no problem :D

[chin_gal]

Welcome to chins-n-quills. We will be here tp help you with any questions you might have. I hope you enjoy being a member of this forum.

[leaughxp]

Welcome Diana and Maddi!