QUOTE(chiensey @ Jun 21 2008, 12:16 PM)
hmm...how long can chincilla live?
generally, around 10-15 years. but some have lived to 20 years and a bit more than that.
Added on June 21, 2008, 5:30 pmQUOTE(heng84 @ Jun 21 2008, 12:53 PM)
i went there too, before u chiensey, maybe a week before u when theres 4 chinchilllas there, got 1 from there, their price is 650-850, only got 1 chin there is 850 and the girl was honest enough to tell me that the 850 one mata sakit, maybe bcos still got few chins that time. now left the last one dont know she will say or not but hopefully some experienced in chins can rescue it. as for newbies like me watch out pls.
i want to ask, how old is my chin. its about 5.5-6inches from head to toe without the tail in a standing position (salesperson told me 1month), and how big can it grow and takes how long?? if assume all petshop import from same country.
at night i bring the cage to my room at 18c not direct blow is that ok or too cold?. but working hours i bring it down to the living room with airconditioned in open area i assume about 25c cos my mom will be at living room watching tv most of the time during afternoon. is that ok? (i read that its recommended to keep the chinchilla in one spot, yes i know but i cannot afford to on aircond when the area is not occupied so is that ok for me to give him 2 spots one morning and one night? i have no choice family sure complain waste electricity summore now tnb wanna increase bills)
chinchillas like routine, which is why it is preferable that they have a fixed spot. but i understand your point about electricity bills! everything's just costing more and more these days! i think if you consistently only put your chin in your room at night, and living room during the day (and in the same area within both rooms), soon your chin might get used to this routine and it will not be such a bad thing. keep an eye on your chin to see how it is reacting to this change of spot. most importantly is that the area where you put your chin in the living room must be quiet, as they sleep during the day. if its noisy, and they can't get good sleep, they will get stressed.
btw, does your chin make a lot of noise in your room at night? i have read some ppl's experience, and they say their chins make so much noise playing at night that they have to move the chin out of the bedroom
This post has been edited by 11Jan: Jun 21 2008, 05:30 PM