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How To Give A Chinchilla A Dust Bath!

Hey guys! Today's video is a simple video on the basics of dust baths for chinchillas. It is quite self explanatory but I thought I'd make it for any new or aspiring owners. I included cute footage of Merlin bathing so hopefully you enjoyed. Have a great weekend! :):)
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  • @maddielinch2046
    @maddielinch20464 жыл бұрын

    Merlin escaping at 1:58 😄 Love the slow-mo footage

  • @charlieburt8957

    @charlieburt8957

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @londonsky7108
    @londonsky71084 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos Without then I probably wouldn’t have my chinchilla Charli

  • @teaganodom7003
    @teaganodom70034 жыл бұрын

    So cute and helpful I'm getting my chin this week I'm excited ty for ur help

  • @shylathecat_2.075
    @shylathecat_2.0754 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos!!! Helped me so much with my chinchilla❤️ Your so straight forward and way better than any other tutorials. ilysm❤️

  • @jodiobeid2307
    @jodiobeid23074 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your videos, they are really helping with my first chinchilla, and I'm about to get a second one!

  • @muezic8369
    @muezic83694 жыл бұрын

    Yay thanks for posting again! You made my day ♡

  • @caitlyn5761
    @caitlyn57614 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos so much! You are a great owner! Thanks!

  • @ramonarakonczas2102
    @ramonarakonczas21024 жыл бұрын

    I love your chinchilla videos you help me so much and I'm honestly so excited to get my chinchilla without your videos and information I wouldn't know a thing. Thank you 😊😁😁😁😁!!!!!

  • @hermionegranger5165
    @hermionegranger51654 жыл бұрын

    You are the BEST Chinchilla education channel by the way Merlin and Zorro are the cutest chinchillas I’ve ever seen

  • @bekahbunnyboo862
    @bekahbunnyboo8624 жыл бұрын

    Merlin is sooooooo cute!!!!! I can’t handle his cuteness!!!!!

  • @letsgetingwithshezashayaan3409

    @letsgetingwithshezashayaan3409

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too!!!!

  • @letsgetingwithshezashayaan3409
    @letsgetingwithshezashayaan34094 жыл бұрын

    CUTENESS OVERLOAD!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍 I LOVE chinchillas!!!!

  • @kyl33alyc38
    @kyl33alyc384 жыл бұрын

    I’m SO Excited to get a Chinchilla

  • @ZoraSingsohh
    @ZoraSingsohh4 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos they mean a lot and help me so much merlin is so cute I’m getting a female chinchilla and naming her nova

  • @andesandbasil6638
    @andesandbasil66384 жыл бұрын

    My chinchillas are 8 months tomorrow and my chinchilla basil absolutely loves dust baths!

  • @alisonf1863
    @alisonf18634 жыл бұрын

    Clicked as soon as I got the notification!! I get my chinchilla on tuesday!!

  • @TheChinchillaNotebook

    @TheChinchillaNotebook

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aww exciting! 💕💕

  • @teaganodom7003

    @teaganodom7003

    4 жыл бұрын

    I get my friday or Saturday

  • @joseantonioyanez7675
    @joseantonioyanez76754 жыл бұрын

    So cute!🥰😍🥰🥰

  • @crazyanimal4748
    @crazyanimal47484 жыл бұрын

    To cute!!

  • @savannah3954
    @savannah39544 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos!!! I know this is unrelated to the video but I was watching one of your older videos that tells about good websites and brands and I decided to check out the AZ chin website. Just to be sure, are all of the products on AZ chins safe for chinchillas? Thanks!!

  • @byMedalcore
    @byMedalcore4 жыл бұрын

    😍

  • @ssplays5419
    @ssplays54194 жыл бұрын

    We are getting a chinchilla today one has no foot but we still are getting it and we have been watching your videos for so long

  • @peachpeaches1891
    @peachpeaches18914 жыл бұрын

    I am in love with your channel you have help me sooooooooooooo much

  • @peachpeaches1891

    @peachpeaches1891

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have a chinchilla too name Roo, he is a standard grey! But I have an extra critter nation cage and looking for another one. Any recommend breeders?

  • @TheChinchillaNotebook

    @TheChinchillaNotebook

    4 жыл бұрын

    Peach Peaches ❤️❤️❤️

  • @miraclehayes3946
    @miraclehayes39464 жыл бұрын

    Early just got my chinchilla

  • @michellevaughn8684
    @michellevaughn86844 жыл бұрын

    omg hi I love your videos you are my idol

  • @letsgetingwithshezashayaan3409
    @letsgetingwithshezashayaan34094 жыл бұрын

    My mom said I can get a chinchilla on my birthday,thank you sooooo much for your help!!!!!!😁😁😁😁😁

  • @apimpnamedstreetmeat

    @apimpnamedstreetmeat

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you get it?

  • @Mocha-Latte
    @Mocha-Latte4 жыл бұрын

    I have a problem, I bought Carefresh bedding because it was recommended for chinchillas, when I was doing more research there where cases of it being toxic. But at the same time other studies are saying it’s safe for chinchillas. Do you have any idea If it’s safe?

  • @jyvannaharris4591
    @jyvannaharris45914 жыл бұрын

    Hi!! I’m looking for advice. I was gonna adopt one chinchilla, however if a chinchilla is not in a pair will it die or is it okay to own just one. I read that it’s okay to have one but two is ideal. I’m just looking for some guidance and advice!!!

  • @leahbornhorst220
    @leahbornhorst2204 жыл бұрын

    Off topic in regards to this video but I have been wanting to ask if you know the dimensions of the tiles you use in MerlIns cage.

  • @toast7802
    @toast78023 жыл бұрын

    hello, i got mi chin in august hes used to the house and me but he doesnt like to bathe.he would bite everytime i try and would bark. is this normal?

  • @oscarmartinez3186
    @oscarmartinez31863 жыл бұрын

    Thx will try this rn

  • @akamagic3879
    @akamagic38794 жыл бұрын

    Hey! So I got two chinchillas in 2018. They were brothers. Yesterday one of them died and I don’t know how to keep the other happy. I’ve been letting him out for playtime twice a day and just being down here but is that enough?

  • @liky705
    @liky7054 жыл бұрын

    HII!! I love your vids btw! But I have a few questions, the first one is is it ok to have a loud a.c near your chinchilla cage, idk if it's too loud or not for them and it's my only source of cooling down the room. My second question is I know a chinchillas are really loud at night, so do your recommend having your chinchilla cage in your room? Hanks for everything you have done for people who might be interested in getting chinchillas❤️

  • @devynthecatwithsocks9010

    @devynthecatwithsocks9010

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wouldnt reccomend having the ac right on them. Mine is on the opposite side of the room. If its on the opposite side of the room it also wont seem as loud. In my experience Chinchillas themselves arent loud its more of the wheel. I have mine in my room I have never woken up because of the noise. I do have selective hearing so i am able to ignore her whilst being abe to here if the dog is whining cuz she needs to pee. If you think you can sleep through the noise of the wheel it should be fine.

  • @Soratheearthfaery
    @Soratheearthfaery2 жыл бұрын

    Okay so do you reuse dust for a dust bath or you just throw it away?

  • @jj2550
    @jj25504 жыл бұрын

    merlin is so cute

  • @mariselaguevara4537
    @mariselaguevara45373 жыл бұрын

    how many times a week do you do it?

  • @Deetroiter
    @Deetroiter2 жыл бұрын

    What is the best method for cleaning up this dust? Seems to stick to everything :(

  • @kandikuehl
    @kandikuehl Жыл бұрын

    Can you reuse the dust by any chance?

  • @chinchilladiary9370
    @chinchilladiary93704 жыл бұрын

    please do another reaction to the cage!

  • @ashly9801
    @ashly98014 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Do you mind linking Etsy sellers you find to be good for chinchillas?

  • @jilliannawalker3841
    @jilliannawalker38414 жыл бұрын

    On my goodness!! Merlin is so cute ! Could please tell me how often I need to do this? I am new to chins .

  • @ri5551

    @ri5551

    3 жыл бұрын

    2-3 times a week

  • @Ie_Froggy

    @Ie_Froggy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ri5551 yeah 1 isnt healthy in general. 4 is simply excesive. Id say a bath every 2 days is pretty good

  • @ryepookie
    @ryepookie2 жыл бұрын

    im getting a chinchilla and im naming it steve and nothing can stopp me. I COMING STEVE

  • @zoroarkzeppelin6684
    @zoroarkzeppelin66844 жыл бұрын

    It would be really cool to have a Chinchilla. However I have two medium sized dogs and one of them can get pretty rough. I don’t know if dogs and chinchillas are able to get along. So I doubt it would be a good idea to get a chin when I’ve got dogs.

  • @lucythehominid8021
    @lucythehominid80214 жыл бұрын

    how long should they stay in the dust bath? also do you lightly grab them out, or wait for them to just leave?

  • @cann4222

    @cann4222

    2 жыл бұрын

    5 to 10 mins

  • @ATF.California
    @ATF.California4 жыл бұрын

    I use a cat litter box to add his dust they love it

  • @TheChinchillaNotebook

    @TheChinchillaNotebook

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome! So much space 😊

  • @paige884
    @paige8844 жыл бұрын

    Chinchillas🤩

  • @rianna6740
    @rianna67404 жыл бұрын

    Hii!Merlin is the cutest!Can you maybe help me with some names for my new chin?

  • @MichaelAaronLinn
    @MichaelAaronLinn4 жыл бұрын

    I have a question about having two Chinnies, I’m planning on getting a friend for my baby and I have been wondering this for a while but for the food would you give double the food for the chinchillas in the cage idk if this makes sense but I just want to know what I do about food for my baby’s please write a reply if you understand what I’m talking about and have an answer for me thanks

  • @manicmuffin

    @manicmuffin

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, if you have two Chinchillas you should make sure they have access to double the food you'd give to a single chinchilla. Make sure you're monitoring both of their weights to ensure that one isn't bullying the other out of food and hoarding the food for themselves, in that case you'd notice that one chinchilla is gaining weight and the other might be getting thinner or not growing (not sure how young your chinchillas are, don't forget to make sure you introduce them slowly and properly so they don't fight for dominance and territory). If that happens you might have to give them two separate spaces (but close to each other - like those cages with an up-stairs and a down-stairs but closed off) and separate food, then just have them play together supervised until they become more bonded and can share better.

  • @Notchella1
    @Notchella14 жыл бұрын

    Because they have dust baths are chinchillas quite messy to have as pets? And could you have them with other animals like cats?

  • @ri5551

    @ri5551

    3 жыл бұрын

    They can be a little messy. And no please keep them away from other animals

  • @ZoraSingsohh
    @ZoraSingsohh4 жыл бұрын

    I have a question do you have to use blue cloud dust or can you just you a regular dust like the one by the brand kaytee

  • @devynthecatwithsocks9010

    @devynthecatwithsocks9010

    4 жыл бұрын

    The one kaytee sells is blue cloud dust just pooer in quality. Mine is a rescue and came with kayette dust so I'm using it till it runs out but its the same thing just different quality.

  • @darkye_

    @darkye_

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@devynthecatwithsocks9010 Then how do I find the better quality? Because I’m getting 2 chinchillas soon

  • @byMedalcore
    @byMedalcore4 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite thing to do with my chin 🥺

  • @lameimsi

    @lameimsi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your chin hairs 🥺🥺🥺 /j

  • @kolleykrolik
    @kolleykrolik4 жыл бұрын

    Hi how long would you recommend bathing your chinchilla? thanks

  • @ri5551

    @ri5551

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let them take a dust bath 2-3 times a week

  • @John_the_Paul
    @John_the_Paul4 жыл бұрын

    Aww

  • @adrianrd135
    @adrianrd1354 жыл бұрын

    Can you find the blue cloud dust at petsmart or petco

  • @ellipage4408

    @ellipage4408

    4 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @adrianrd135

    @adrianrd135

    4 жыл бұрын

    page's pets thank you for telling me

  • @alicepalis2187
    @alicepalis21874 жыл бұрын

    Hii, does anyone know how tall should the water bottle be? I would really appreciate an answer

  • @letsgetingwithshezashayaan3409

    @letsgetingwithshezashayaan3409

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alicepalis,here is a link to a website that explains what is the best water bottle for your chinchilla,hope it helps! chinchillacorner.com/ just type this link in and it should take you to the website.

  • @letsgetingwithshezashayaan3409

    @letsgetingwithshezashayaan3409

    4 жыл бұрын

    or click on it😁😁

  • @muhammadakram-kw4vt
    @muhammadakram-kw4vt4 жыл бұрын

    How often should you give it a dust bath

  • @ri5551

    @ri5551

    3 жыл бұрын

    2-3 times a week

  • @yvonnehickey6291
    @yvonnehickey62914 жыл бұрын

    😊👍

  • @Romaniannn
    @Romaniannn4 жыл бұрын

    EARLYY

  • @rosebear9525
    @rosebear95254 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking about getting a chinchilla do u think I should

  • @retyeoiutx5677

    @retyeoiutx5677

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rose Bear yes. They are SI CUTEEEEEEEE

  • @dappiin8640

    @dappiin8640

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes I recommend. They’re so outgoing and energetic but high maintenance, I just got one and I learned that they need a lot of attention so do your research and enjoy your chin! 😊

  • @dappiin8640

    @dappiin8640

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes I recommend. They’re so outgoing and energetic but high maintenance, I just got one and I learned that they need a lot of attention so do your research and enjoy your chin! 😊

  • @kaylamarie2237
    @kaylamarie22373 жыл бұрын

    where did you get the dish? need one for my big girl lol

  • @TheChinchillaNotebook

    @TheChinchillaNotebook

    3 жыл бұрын

    The red one is a baking dish we got from Marshals. You can find them most places 💕

  • @kaylamarie2237

    @kaylamarie2237

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheChinchillaNotebook thank you! one more question.. i let my chin out of her cage for the first time last night since i got her, (which was one week ago) and her previous owner of five years says she let Kibbles (the chinchilla) out to play daily and she loves it. so i opened her cage and she seemed determined last night to jump out, so i allowed her to since she has appeared to be getting a bit used to me and it seemed like a big step for her. she did what i expected-- ran and hopped around, climbed and smelled things, etc. she looked a little silly to be honest but appeared to enjoy herself. but when i put her back in the cage she pressed her body and face into the cage door and stared at me, almost like she was sad, then layed on her side for a while. i turned on my fan assuming she might have been a bit hot and exhausted from the exercise, and it helped because she got back up and seemed normal and cooled down, but then hid under her blankets and stayed there for a while. she has seemed angry at me ever since. is it stress of a new environment or do you think she didn't like being let out.. it just made me worried and you seem experienced with chins. reply when you can, if you have any answers or suggestions! sorry for the long comment. love your videos. :)

  • @stassji5041
    @stassji50413 жыл бұрын

    I never knew you must supervise a natural chinchilla, doing it's thing.

  • @bigbird12ish
    @bigbird12ish3 жыл бұрын

    Can you show a pic of the blue cloud dust container pls

  • @bigbird12ish

    @bigbird12ish

    3 жыл бұрын

    Plsss

  • @TheChinchillaNotebook

    @TheChinchillaNotebook

    3 жыл бұрын

    I order from a website so it doesn’t come in a container but it’s just blue cloud dust. You can use the oxbow brand if you like or All Living Things. I order it in bulk off AZ Chinchillas💕

  • @bigbird12ish

    @bigbird12ish

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheChinchillaNotebook thank you

  • @marinet.9077
    @marinet.90774 жыл бұрын

    How old is your chinchilla ?

  • @londonsky7108
    @londonsky71084 жыл бұрын

    Early but is it ok to give your chinchilla a diaper if it’s really loose Just for during playtime because I have carpet ?

  • @TheChinchillaNotebook

    @TheChinchillaNotebook

    4 жыл бұрын

    No, unfortunately that wouldn’t work💕

  • @devynthecatwithsocks9010

    @devynthecatwithsocks9010

    4 жыл бұрын

    I let my chin out all the time on my carpet and in my year of having her she has never peed on the carpet. What u can do is litter train yours so that u can have a piece of fleece during playtime for it to go when it needs to pee but I personally never experienced mine peeing on the carpet.

  • @letsgetingwithshezashayaan3409

    @letsgetingwithshezashayaan3409

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@devynthecatwithsocks9010 ,you're probably super lucky!!!!!That doesn't happen with all chins!!!!

  • @londonsky7108

    @londonsky7108

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Chinchilla Notebook thanks

  • @londonsky7108

    @londonsky7108

    4 жыл бұрын

    Devynthecatwithsocks ok thanks I have tried in the past but she doesn’t use it

  • @jamesclear8609
    @jamesclear86094 жыл бұрын

    My chinchilla just hops in her bath every like 2nd day or so lol

  • @strawberry7779
    @strawberry77794 жыл бұрын

    Can you do reacting to your chinchillas

  • @hogwartsprofesser5692
    @hogwartsprofesser56924 жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @Yesss09
    @Yesss094 жыл бұрын

    Im not trying to mean any offence at all.. I love your videos, you’re very informative!! 😁 but.... Recently you’ve kind of been posting stuff that you’ve already made another video on. Basically the exact same thing but new? I’m just wondering what the point of that is?? Or are you maybe just running out of vid ideas? Anyway, please don’t take offence or anything I just thought I’d point it out.. Love your vids btw! Merlin and a Zorro are so cute!!

  • @dawnmortera5393
    @dawnmortera53934 жыл бұрын

    plstell me

  • @carriehyde6178
    @carriehyde61784 жыл бұрын

    I have 5 chins!

  • @waving7083

    @waving7083

    4 жыл бұрын

    are you a breeder?

  • @NancyDrawsThings

    @NancyDrawsThings

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@waving7083 lucky

  • @chrisrasmussen1645
    @chrisrasmussen16454 жыл бұрын

    She didnt give the other chin a bath?!

  • @daliborculek2566
    @daliborculek25664 жыл бұрын

    They poop in the Cloud Dust.

  • @artsyandy6431
    @artsyandy64314 жыл бұрын

    Why would anyone dislike this? Just why?

  • @dawnmortera5393
    @dawnmortera53934 жыл бұрын

    my chinchilla is not drinking or eating what should i do

  • @ri5551

    @ri5551

    3 жыл бұрын

    Take them to the vet ASAP

  • @dawnmortera5393

    @dawnmortera5393

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ri5551 sorry the chinchilla died at age 15 a f ew weeks ago

  • @juliam-ht3lw
    @juliam-ht3lw4 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else’s chinchilla not eat their hay?

  • @heidianna3330
    @heidianna33303 жыл бұрын

    I don’t even have a chinchilla, why am i here🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @OlyviaTheUnicorn
    @OlyviaTheUnicorn4 жыл бұрын

    I think my baby Chinchilla is dying

  • @TheChinchillaNotebook

    @TheChinchillaNotebook

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aww I’m so sorry, what makes you think that? 😟💕

  • @OlyviaTheUnicorn

    @OlyviaTheUnicorn

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Chinchilla Notebook My sister accidentally stepped on him And know his eye is bleeding...😭

  • @TheChinchillaNotebook

    @TheChinchillaNotebook

    4 жыл бұрын

    Olyvia The Unicorn Oh no! I suggest taking him to the vet 💕

  • @letsgetingwithshezashayaan3409

    @letsgetingwithshezashayaan3409

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh my!!!You should definitely take your chin to the vet,they can do something about it

  • @austinharris5506
    @austinharris55066 ай бұрын

    Kinda looks like ashes hopefully it's not donated ashes 😂

  • @LuLu-lu9nv
    @LuLu-lu9nv4 жыл бұрын

    Chinchillas🤩