new member from Florida here

[lgmice]

Hi, I recently joined this group because I will be getting my first chinchillas soon. I have been reading the information here and looking at all the cute pics. I have wanted a chinchilla for about 10 years now (ever since I saw one in a pet shop.) I spoke with a few breeders out of state years ago, but I did not feel comfortable with getting them shipped to me so it never happened. (I have played with chinchillas that I have seen in the pet shops, but I prefer to buy my animals from breeders directly.) Well, I recently decided to search online for chinchillas and found 2 breeders in Florida (I am sure there are others too, but these ladies had websites that I could browse.) I opted to get 2 from Jacksonville and I'm eagerly waiting to pick them up (once my deposit clears and we make the drive.) I'll post pics when I get the little ones home. Until then, I'll continue to read the forums.

A little background info: I have been breeding fancy mice since 1989, and rats occasionally, and I have experience with a lot of other critters (I used to take in rescues too.) I'm not sure if posting a link to my website is allowed, but if it's OK then I'll post a link to my mousery website.

Charlene

[Sketch]

:bananadance: Welcome :banana:

[Chinmama]

Welcome Charlene! Congrats on your new chins!

Most people will put links to their sites in their signature. Here are the signature guidelines I pulled from the FAQ section:

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[fellnlove]

Congrats on getting new chins! Welcome, this is a great place to learn everything you need to know about them. I live about 45 minutes from Jax, so your like the nearest other chin owner I know..lol. I drove to South Carolina to get my 2 chins. Anywho...we will be waiting for those pics!

[lgmice]

thanks guys. This seems to be a great site. When I have more time I'll go in and add a link and signature line.

[Karin]

hi.. welcome to the forum..
you're doing the best thing ever for your soon to be chin.. reading and researching...
you may be one of the lucky one's too.. lol... i know several breeders in Fl, that also sell supplies.. wowser, no shipping costs... lol
and i hear you on buying from a breeder.. i fell in love with chin's at a petstore too.. but luckily found jamie here in SC... wahla... won't go anywhere else for chinnies.. still eagerly anticipating my second one..;)

[heidi55529]

Welcome Charlene! And congrats to the soon to be new addition to your family. =) I'm sure you it won't be long before your chins has them wrapped around their little paws!

[JT_CHINS]

Hi!! Make yourself at home.

troy

[Krazy4Chins]

Hello and :welcome10: to CnQ!!! Glad to have you here! Enjoy the site! :)

[lovechinies]

Welcome!!!! Glad you found the site :) Yes, I am looking forward to see your chins and I am excited for you.. I just know how it feels :D