My chinchilla passed away today, this made me feel a little better so thank you for that

@amitoast

4 жыл бұрын

Whore 420 I'm sorry! I bet you gave your chinny a good life :)

@linka9139

4 жыл бұрын

Maggie In a Baggie aww thank you so much it rlly means a lot. And yes he was very very happy until the end :)

@ch1nch1llaz24

4 жыл бұрын

AAAAAAH, I feel so bad for you, it’s hard losing someone, take care! 🥺

@linka9139

4 жыл бұрын

Sofia Loparevich ty!!🥺

@jshaw9140

4 жыл бұрын

@@linka9139 If you don't mind me asking, how old was your chinchilla? And what was his/her name?

I’m thinking about getting 2 chinchillas and your videos have helped so much I can’t even say how much you’ve helped me. Thank you so much, your the best! 🤍✨

@mcarctic

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah im getting 2 soon and im pumped

I love how Merlin just stays in his cage when you open his cage doors when I open my chinchillas cage doors he flys into my arms and is ready to play! Lol 😂

I CANT STOP REPLAYING THE PART WHERE HE RUNS ON THE WHEEL ITS SO CUTE 🥺🥺🥺

I’m struggling with my chinchillas and I feel horrible I’m just so busy

@aassyyatheend1201

4 жыл бұрын

Vinbin !!! Same with me I’m not able to take her out of her cage a lot bc I’m so busy but around 3 I’m the morning I wake up just to let her run around

@cinnamonguy5528

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@kenna837

4 жыл бұрын

Yessss I feel y’all my parents are threatening to give them a way and idk what is best for them but imma start giving it my all and putting all my effort into them

@haileyturner8219

4 жыл бұрын

same, my mom is threatening to sell my baby, hell no. if he goes, i go

@extremesinger779_2

4 жыл бұрын

My chinchilla wont get out of her cage I try to take her out but when she's out she let pick her up.

This is to the two people who disliked merlin- 😡 HE IS SO CUTE!!! 💕💕

I love your videos! Thanks!

I want add one more thing, chinchillas also need very quiet room during day, i know some people who have literally have big parrots in same room with them.other people let play their cats with them, all of this is extrem stres for these rodents. No matter how much you think how friendly your animals are, never do this.

Your videos have helped me so much! Merlin is so cute!!!! I am thinking on getting one.

This was so helpful love your vids!

I’m wanting to make sure my chinchillas are going to be happy together, can you please wake a video about how to bond them safely❤️

Merlin : believe me hoomaan. If u feed me goji berries I will be the happiest chinchi.

Merlin really went to town on that ladder!!

Could you make a video like this, but for young chins? Mine is only a few months and I know theres a lot of different rules for chinchillas younger than 1

@sunflowermyths4175

4 жыл бұрын

- if this is the first week having your chinchilla, its suggested to leave him/her be so she/he can get used to her new home; don't clean up anything, and avoid putting your hand in the cage. - baby chins (less than 1) need an unlimited supply of pellets - make sure to take things slow when forming a bond! you can try stress bonding but its not very popular with little chins (driving in a car with a chin) , find a safe space to make a play area, where everything stays the same. - bonding sessions with you and your chin should consist of you sitting in one spot, don't force anything; let your chin come to you - make sure you're giving regular dust baths! I know its obvious but a clean chin is a happy chin - sit with your chin! the more your chin hears your voice, the more likely they are to remember you by your voice. you can even sing to them if you like (that has been a big thing that my chins like) - spend as much time with them as possible. young chins imprint, meaning they will likely become more attached to you if you spend more time with them

@sunflowermyths4175

4 жыл бұрын

also, you can give your chin some alfalfa hay when they're under a year

Awww Merlin is so cute! ❤️

cute chinchilla !!!

This is a Great video I want a Chinchilla for my Birthday!!!!!

Hii Merlin 🥰🥰 glad to see you are back and another great video! I went and saw a female chinchilla at a petsmart by my house and I felt so bad for her.. she was all alone in a little cage with no toys and no other chin to play with. I Really really want to get her but I’m just so nervous about screwing up with her or doing more harm then good. I’ve researched a ton and know all the proper materials and stuff needed to take care of a chin properly but I still feel this uncertainty 😟 I don’t wanna give a animal a bad life

@Yeewen88

4 жыл бұрын

At least you’ll give a better life than there but still recommend adopting as you’ll be opening another pet a pet mill needs to ship

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

CaRnAgE_4_Justin Before bringing her in, make sure you know a lot and are fully prepared. Also don’t bring any pet home without preparing their cage and making everything ready for them. As long as you know what you’re doing and you feel as though you are ready, then go ahead and remember you can always DM me on Instagram and ask any questions 💕

@Darknessevolves

4 жыл бұрын

The Chinchilla Notebook thanks so much!!! 👍🏻

Every time I got up to his cage he lets me talk to him and scratch his ears for 2 seconds then jumps down the hole 😂

Hi, I love you’re vids

Great vid!!! Hi Merlin😊

Thank you so much for making the videos I knew nothing now I have a very happy chinchilla u r the only one who is all about chinchillas. Wish I could post a pic of her big chage based off of what u said

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

anna Harp Aww sounds like you are a very good owner💕

Omg I love Merlin amd your videos 🤣🥰🥰

I might get a chin and I cant get a wheel right away it will be a few months old is that bad or no I will get a wheel soon after that

hey, i want two chinchillas and ive done a lot of research and i saw people say: you can either get 2 males or 2 females. but one said that 2 females will fight, is it true?

What kind of wheel do they need?

This might be a weird question but can chinchillas have the herds inside tea bags I didn’t give my chin any It was just a question bc I am getting curious-

ong comment incoming: i've been thinking about getting a couple of chinchillas (i heard they're better in pairs or even groups since they're social animals) and dedicating a whole room to their habitat, so they'd be semi-free roam, but in an enclosed, safe environment. my plan was to have their cages (or cage? would it be healthier to keep them together or give them their own separate spaces?) open at all times with a small ladder up to them so they'd have a safe place to return to if they're scared or need transporting, but basically have a full room to themselves to explore and exist in (with a gate to close off the room's door when i would come in). i was thinking i'd scatter dust on the floor throughout the room (should the floor itself be tile, wood, carpet or some other material?) and place logs and rocks and other more natural things in there to simulate their wild habitat, as well as some man-made structures for like, climbing and hiding and such. maybe even grow some vegetation that they'd eat from their natural environment and put it in there. in addition to the dust on the floor, i'd offer large dust baths in the room, too, one for each chinchilla, as well as two wood chip boxes for basically bathrooms (i've heard that wood shavings is what you use for that?); hopefully "toilet train" them in a sense, at least for urinating. offer water and food (hay and also chinchilla-food pellets) in ways they'd find it in nature to keep them engaged. i'd also keep the room dimly lit, with sheer curtains over the window to keep direct sunlight from entering, but still light enough to see and navigate. of course, keep the room cool (but not cold). all of this so they'd have stimulation (at their own pace and desire) and stay mentally and physically healthy, and give them ample room to live happily and fully. i'd go through the process of this adjustment and trust-training with them and spend time with them everyday bonding with them and giving them my love, but mostly leave them alone, save for feeding times and cleaning. how does this sound, to all u chinchilla owners out there? a good plan or bad? or does it need adjustments? any and all feedback would be very appreciated!

Hey I’m getting a chinchilla very soon and I need allot of research on them and u help a lot tysm

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

Lil pixel Plays Hope everything goes well with the bonding process! 😊

Hello, this vid is amazing, I’m thinking about getting a chinchilla

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

WVDP Panda Thats awesome! You really should, just make sure you do lots of research and are well prepared before you do💕

Yess a new vidddd wait one chinchilla needs all you’re atenttion or most of it? o-o

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

Saprue A lot of attention. It’s already difficult having to only own one, but I never recommend it. Most chins out there need another companion 💕

@Wizchin

4 жыл бұрын

All

Hi! I watched most of your videos before getting a chinchilla and it helped me so much and maybe you have an answer to my question. The cage I have is designed so that at the bottem you can add bedding underneath the bars. The rest of the levels are just boards of plastic and I decided to cover them in fleece, following your advice. The thing is I watched him and he just pees on the bottom of the cage where the bars are. My question is how often should I change the fleece liners on the other levels? For now I changed them weekly, but they don't smell bad at all. Is it bad if I leave them for longer? Of course I sweep the cage every day for poop.

@sunflowermyths4175

4 жыл бұрын

you usually want to do a deep clean once a week, spraying the cage down with a sanitizer (a good one is 2 parts water to 1 part apple cider vinegar) then replacing with a new pee pad and fleece over top. hope that helped :)

I got a Chinchilla about a year ago, but he passed away like a few weeks after I got him (he wasn’t in good health). I really want to get another one, but I’m scared...I’m scared that im going to do something wrong, I’m afraid that I’ll be too busy because I work now, but also I’m like I have a lot of off days, but when I’m not off I get home at like 8 or 9pm.

@amitoast

4 жыл бұрын

I don't really know much about chinchillas, but I think it should be okay as long as they are being fed, having their cage cleaned, and get playtime. :)

It would mean a lot because I actually have a chinchilla, but where do you get your treats from and what treats do you buy? Because my chinchillas dont seam to like the treats i buy. Thanks!

@sunflowermyths4175

4 жыл бұрын

I get my boys barley treats from oxbow (they look like cherieos) but she also has a video on treats: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJ1qrtxmfsmYorQ.html

Hello! is there any way there I can have a Chinchilla private talk with you please to the owner of this channel. I need some clarity on some things and I rather ask a Chinchilla of experience than an expert because i would have too many different answers

is it ok to give a chinchilla "floor time" on marble floor?

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I have a male Chin and I want a female chin and breed them. I know a ton of people who ask me were I got my chin, I just got him from my moms friend. Is it a good idea to breed. I have had my chin for a year and he is super happy. I just want to know if it is a good idea to breed.

@minasunny123

4 жыл бұрын

I dont think that it is a good idea if you do not have a pedigree for him. They are not mandatory, the animal itself can be perfectly healthy but unless you are aware of their genetic history, the parents, grandparents etc. I would not risk it as the kits may have some issues. If you got it from a family friend then ask them about the family tree. Please make sure you do that and research the breeding process in depth to make sure any future kits will be healthy, there are a lot of chinchillas that have to be put to sleep early in their lives, like the first five years due to irresponsible backyard breeding.

Hey! Do you think chinchillas like listening to or watching tv? I think mine does, but I don’t know . I’ve been really busy with college this week and I don’t want her to be lonely. At least if it sounds like there are people around, maybe she’d be less lonely?

@sunflowermyths4175

4 жыл бұрын

it might be a good idea to get her a friend so she's less lonely, but yes I believe chins like tv. (the noises it makes) maybe play music for your chin, my boys love the sounds

Thanks

Do chinchillas need a dark place to sleep in? During the day, my cage stays in natural light, so I need to know if it needs a little house for my chinchilla to hide in/needs to be covered with a fleece.

@ericking2906

4 жыл бұрын

Onytz Your chin definitely needs a hideout in its cage. They love to hide and he’ll probably go in there to sleep. Lighting shouldn’t be an issue as long as your chin isn’t exposed to direct sunlight. Because of the dense ness of their coats, they shouldn’t be exposed to direct sunlight.

@artsyandy6431

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m getting a Chinchilla, so this reply helped!

I have a question, I’ve heard about sand baths and how they are necessary to soak up moisture but how often do you need to do a sand bath? 🖤

@oofishking1431

4 жыл бұрын

You cant give your chinchilla a sand bath it's bad for their fur you should buy dust from Az chins only dust baths are ood for their fur

@ICWICW

4 жыл бұрын

xXAlexaWolf TuberXx oh okay thank you I will keep that in mind

i am only getting one but i will spend a lot of time with him/her after we bond

How much does Merlin weigh?

do you think you could train a chinchilla to use the bathroom in a certain spot?

@sunflowermyths4175

4 жыл бұрын

I found this video that might be helpful: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n3ufy9KlXdLImqQ.html :) good luck!

Hi! Thanks a lot I needed this video... ._.

Can you please tell me where you got your cage and the size??? I'm wanting a chin but I'm trying to be super prepared before I buy one 🤣🤣

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

Brooke Lockhart www.amazon.com/MidWest-Critter-162-leak-Proof-Measures/dp/B001NJ0DAY Here is the link and it says the dimensions on there💕

Chinchillas are not supposed to get wet (that’s important)

I love your chinchillas

I try to feed my chinchilla the good oxbow pellets but she rejects them and doesn’t eat them only hay and treats ... any tips

@ayoung8049

2 жыл бұрын

I just got my chinchilla but I would give a cirtain amount of hay and pellets a day so if he runs out of hay then he might be hungry and resort to what he doesn’t like ( pellets )

Hi Merlin and The Chinchilla NoteBook!

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

44CatsLoverNAUTTPHATERBUKCupcakeCutie Hello!😊

@daliborculek2566

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheChinchillaNotebook I"Let My Chinnie out too

is it okay if you clean it every other day the first 2 weeks you have them so that they stay calmer

@TheChinchillaNotebook

3 жыл бұрын

Yes of course!💕

@lunabean5729

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

How much should I feel my chinchilla , like their pellets, I gave mine 2 tablespoons but he doesn’t eat it all ? Is that to much

@ayoung8049

2 жыл бұрын

I do 1 tablespoon in the morning and 1 tablespoon in the afternoon

I have a difficult time letting my 2 chinchillas out because they absolutely despise being held and it stresses them out a lot, they aren’t afraid of me but being picked up and whenever I go to try they hate it. And run away and get freaked out. We definitely have a close bond but whenever I let them out or try and pick them up they run away and just don’t want to be around me at all unless I’m not looking at them and not reaching towards the. But then when I let them out I can’t get them back in without picking them up and it’s a whole issue.

@minasunny123

4 жыл бұрын

Mine is like that as well. He loves scratches and to be petted but hates it when I try to pick him up so in order for me not to stress him out I take a carrier and let him go into it and then I can put him back into the cage. This way works really well for me. If you cannot get them to jump in a carrier than you can just leave the cage open and they will eventually get back into it.

@ericking2906

4 жыл бұрын

Use their dust bath to pick them up. Let them get in the bath then lift it up to their cage for them to jump out.

@sunflowermyths4175

4 жыл бұрын

maybe get a cheep carrier to use, heres a good one: www.amazon.com/Living-World-Pet-Carrier-Grey/dp/B006JVPL8A/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=All+Living+Things+pet+carrier&qid=1581563357&sr=8-2 you can find it for cheaper

His ears omg!!! 🥺x

Hey chinchilla notebook! I want to get a chinchilla but I can’t find any breeders. I was just wondering were you found Merlin and if you have any places that sell chinchillas

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

Keri Gilbert I got him from a pet smart. What state do you live in?

@kerigilbert5656

4 жыл бұрын

The Chinchilla Notebook Virginia

I feed my chinchilla “food from the wild” is that ok?

@shadikamoue2303

3 жыл бұрын

Is it like a brand or actual food from the wild?

How come you don't make vids no more

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

Bella Vang loves horses I do, ive just been traveling all of January and I just got home from Hawaii a few days ago💕

Hi 3 comment 😁

I just got my chinchillla two days ago. He is eating out of my hand and he will sniff me but he still seems like he is nervous. I think I just have to give him space but I want to make sure he is still happy! Any advice?

@minasunny123

4 жыл бұрын

At this stage of your chinchilla parenting the best way to make sure they are happy is to provide them with time and leave them be. They need some time to get to know the smells and the noises in your home so dont worry. It seems like they are adapting well if it is only day two and they are already eating out of your hand. Just give the little one space and they will start to love you and enjoy themselves that much faster.

@sunflowermyths4175

4 жыл бұрын

take it slow :) it sounds good that he eats out of your hand, but try your best to leave him alone for the first week. (I know its hard!) what really helped my bond with my chins was singing to them; lots of chins like music (calming) and they get to know your voice

@skatesandfrenchies4925

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you everyone for the advice. I left him alone for a couple of days and I would just walk by his cage and he slowly starting coming out of his shell. He is such a sweetheart we just had our second playtime and he jumps on me and let's me hold him I try not to hold him but he will jump into my hand when I open his cage. I love being a chinchilla parent!

@sunflowermyths4175

4 жыл бұрын

@@skatesandfrenchies4925 happy to hear everything is going well :)

My chinchilla loves to bite the bars in one certain area.... is that ok?

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

kelseylovesbffs Does he do it a lot?💕

@kelseycox5112

4 жыл бұрын

The Chinchilla Notebook All the time but nothing ever comes off of it, she likes to just nibble on it

I'm sorry for give my chinchilla lots of treats it's those cute eye that get's me but he won't have that many treats anymore

Early

My chinchilla is 6 month old how long should I give Him play time for

@ericking2906

4 жыл бұрын

Lily Dumbleton At least 1 hour per day

@lilydumbleton7322

4 жыл бұрын

@@ericking2906 ok thx so much

Oh my god this literally made me cry, im a horrible owner since im too busy

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

Hedecze I know your struggle, it happens to the best of us. What I recommend is kinda just sitting back and looking at your schedule and maybe moving things around and make it as productive as possible. Remember that your mental and emotional health, school, work, and family come first but with good planning you can still give your chinchilla adequate time for attention and care. It’s all about maximizing all your time throughout the day. It’s hard as chin owners but it’s possible! Hope things get better😊💕

What food do you feed your chinchilla??

@sunflowermyths4175

4 жыл бұрын

she feeds oxbow brand chinchilla food, its the healthiest option :)

@deenah3131

4 жыл бұрын

lowbugethamilton thank you so much 😁

My chinnie hates oxbow hay.... I buy him hay with apple/carrot etc. He seems to like it way more

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

Yegor Tkachenko Timothy hay is what they really need as their main source of hay. You can maybe try different brands but make sure it’s Timothy hay they are mostly eating💕

@TatxenBlack

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheChinchillaNotebook yes! I found a brand they seem to like more, but it's still timothy

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

Yegor Tkachenko great! Glad it all worked out💕

I know I give my boys a great life but I'm always looking for improvement :)

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

lowbugethamilton Aww that’s what makes a good owner 💕

Step 1 get him/her a friend

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

ii Marquise ii ii Marquise ii He’s has to live alone since he was young because he doesn’t get along well with other chins but I’m looking into getting another chinnie and maybe keeping him separate just for Merlin to at least smell and see another chinchilla. Maybe over time they wouldn’t fight 🤷‍♀️💕

Chinchillas are nocturnal

If anyone knows how to get my chinchilla to stop chewing my walls please tell me.

@sunflowermyths4175

4 жыл бұрын

chewing is how chinchillas play, but if (s)he's chewing baseboards/unwanted things, it likely means (s)he is bored. try adding more chew toys in his/her space. if that t\doesnt work, I'm pretty sure Lennon the bunny (on youtube) has a diy spray to use on baseboards

@TheChinchillaNotebook

4 жыл бұрын

Majestic Llama I would find cardboard or fencing of some sort to cover what you don’t want your chinchilla to chew when they’re outside of the cage. They are naturally curious and you can’t stop them from chewing stuff 💕

Jesus loves you pray to god

Hello

My chinchilla has a good life cause he eats lots of sour gummy worms and it makes him happy

@eliserich1063

4 жыл бұрын

G R That isn’t healthy for your chinchilla. Take a small child for example, although they love fast food and chips and it makes them happy, it’s incredibly bad to feed them a lot. Please stop this habit, for the sake of your chinchilla.

@gr9541

4 жыл бұрын

Elise Rich no

@eliserich1063

4 жыл бұрын

G R Do you not care about the health of your chinchilla and giving him a long life?

@gr9541

4 жыл бұрын

Elise Rich my chinchilla is 3 and slowing dow how much longer is it supposed to live?

@eliserich1063

4 жыл бұрын

@@gr9541 Chinchillas tend to have a lifespan of 10 years but it can change depending upon conditions, so it's impossible to say. Do you take your chinchilla to an exotic vet?