Pets?
For those of you that have chinchillas, are they sociable? Everyone I have talked to that knows about them, has had them, or currently has them has said they don't like to be touched really. They also told me they are VERY messy and smelly.
I only ask because I don't know if I want a chinchilla or a pair of sugar gliders when my hamsters pass away, which shouldn't be too long. They are already 2 years old and showing signs of ageing.
I only ask because I don't know if I want a chinchilla or a pair of sugar gliders when my hamsters pass away, which shouldn't be too long. They are already 2 years old and showing signs of ageing.
i have an all white male betta named gsxr, an all black short-haired female cat named princess, and a long-haired white and grey male cat named smeagol. the only pic on the computer at work i have is of princess....
QUOTE (CyberShark @ May 6 2005, 06:23 AM)
All I need is 100 more and I can make a fur coat..
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I got 10 fish.. thats about it..
all assorted.. from cyclids, catfish, green terror, and two fvcken crabs that always manage to escape....
QUOTE (ToXiC_LovE @ May 6 2005, 03:50 PM)
For those of you that have chinchillas, are they sociable? Everyone I have talked to that knows about them, has had them, or currently has them has said they don't like to be touched really. They also told me they are VERY messy and smelly.
I only ask because I don't know if I want a chinchilla or a pair of sugar gliders when my hamsters pass away, which shouldn't be too long. They are already 2 years old and showing signs of ageing.
I only ask because I don't know if I want a chinchilla or a pair of sugar gliders when my hamsters pass away, which shouldn't be too long. They are already 2 years old and showing signs of ageing.
Chinchillas are very cute animals and are much larger then hamsters. You can let them run around your house but you have to keep an eye on them..good luck on catching them. They can be pretty fearless at times, I have a large 16lb cat and he's scared of the chins and the chins are unafraid of him!! Most chins do not like to be touched but they will huddle amongest themselves (it's good to have a pair) and it's not good to buy a chin if you have young children. I do have a chin that likes to be handled which is rare..I lucked out with purchasing him!!
Make sure you buy from a respected breeder and not from a pet store (like Pet's Mart) You don't know what the animal's linage is if you buy one from a pet store plus pet stores tend to sell cheap food for the animals and, in some cases, the chin could be sick when purchased. A breeder will keep records of the chin which comes in handy and will provide the adequate diet for the animals. The lady who sold me mine is one of the most respected chin breeders/owners there is and she has provided me with papers and all necessary information that was needed for them. I think I have some pics in my computer, if you want to look PM me.
One other thing, they don't take water baths, they require dust baths at least 3 times a week. Hope this helps, there's so much but don't want to take up too much space with this smile.gif
I have two cats: Patrick, took care of since 2 days old, black and white mother abonaded 8 years old and Annie gray with darker stripes, a stray someone gave us both shorthaired and kind of two others that we feed and such Garfield, male almost a year orange and Ptricks girlfriend, thats what we call her basically a younger nicer annie
A dog: Victor Belgium Turveurn not sure of spelling, a show dog that lost his abilty to breed, too much medication because of rash (dont use too much cortozone cream)
And a "Grow A Frog" a water frog: Snowflake, albino 7 or 8 years old wasnt supost to live this long, they said 5 yeas max
A dog: Victor Belgium Turveurn not sure of spelling, a show dog that lost his abilty to breed, too much medication because of rash (dont use too much cortozone cream)
And a "Grow A Frog" a water frog: Snowflake, albino 7 or 8 years old wasnt supost to live this long, they said 5 yeas max
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I have a jack-russel terrier (like wishbone, or the 'Fraiser' dog)....and a jackass.
Name's Pedro:

Right On Hamhead, I though I was the only one.
Name's Pedro:

Right On Hamhead, I though I was the only one.



