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Post by Inked Up Tara on Aug 15, 2008 8:47:04 GMT -5
So, I want to get the things I will be in need of now, rather than be out of it, when the new one arrives. So my question, will I fly thru everything faster now that it is 2 chins? I need to get more food, the food bucket is about half full, and I will call Jaqcuie and get more. But Slip is not hooked on treats (chin safe) like Fuzzy, so I assume I will just get more crushed rosehips and wood for him. Anything else I can buy more of to make him happy? I already talked to Linda and she is gonna make me 2 corner shelves, one with a food dish hole! So tips? I am so excited I can not think!  |
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Post by keepyourchinup on Aug 15, 2008 8:52:18 GMT -5
I think you need to buy tons of wood.........lol.....!!!
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Post by Inked Up Tara on Aug 15, 2008 8:57:56 GMT -5
Haha, I am running out of room! I have a full drawer, I have a 3 drawer plastic thing, and the whole one is full, lol! And, I have more wood comming! Of which, how long is it kool to keep the sticks and such? They are in a breathable container and I have a box of it too.
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Post by grandma8 on Aug 15, 2008 8:59:13 GMT -5
Awww, you're nesting for a new baby!  |
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Post by keepyourchinup on Aug 15, 2008 9:04:15 GMT -5
Haha, I am running out of room! I have a full drawer, I have a 3 drawer plastic thing, and the whole one is full, lol! And, I have more wood comming! Of which, how long is it kool to keep the sticks and such? They are in a breathable container and I have a box of it too. I don't think there is a shelve life date on wood......as long as its breatheable I wouldn't think there was a problem....unless you got termites......then watch out!!!........lol |
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Post by keepyourchinup on Aug 15, 2008 9:04:59 GMT -5
Awww, you're nesting for a new baby! Is it nesting or hordeing?........lol..... |
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Post by Inked Up Tara on Aug 15, 2008 9:05:50 GMT -5
Awww, you're nesting for a new baby! Is it nesting or hordeing?........lol..... Hahaha ;D |
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Post by ◊ Willow80 ◊ on Aug 15, 2008 12:00:00 GMT -5
i didnt notice much of a difference went i went from one chin to 2 so i dont think you need to buy a bunch more stuff or anything.... from 2 to 4 though, that was a different story! lol
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Post by Carol~Anne on Aug 15, 2008 12:04:00 GMT -5
I went from one chinchilla to three and I notice a huge difference with my supplies. Going from one to two shouldn't be as noticeable but you'll definitely see that you'll go through more: food, hay, dust and treats if you give any. Mostly, I notice I big difference in the food and hay, but I tell ya, those Grey Boys are hogs! Pip is a nibbler and often I'd throw out unused pellets and old hay but with these other guys around, they hoover up everything and the food bowls (two of them) and loads of hay is completely gone by the morning.  Depends is Slippers is a hog or a dainty eater I guess, lol. Ask Mish. |
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Post by Inked Up Tara on Aug 15, 2008 12:11:18 GMT -5
Thanks CA. Fuzzy ususally pulls all his hay out and then eats it off the floor (shrugs) so each day I am gathering that off the fleece and filling his hay box again. Of which, I need to get something as a hay box for him. I think I will be going to Petco in the next few days for a water bottle.
I have a big bag of Hay, but I may order more. I am ordering hay cubes as well. Anyone object to the kaytee hay cubes as a treat and or supplement? Or should I go back to get them from online, anyone have a nice place to get hay cubes other than ryersons who now used a company in Canada for it?
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Post by chichichinchilla on Aug 15, 2008 12:42:24 GMT -5
Bonnie had 2 to start out with and then she went to three. There was a difference in the amount of toy parts she had to buy to make hanging toys and throw toys for the chins but thats about it. She bought her hay and pellets in bulk.
I'll let you know the difference when she goes from 3 to 5. lol
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Post by gretling on Aug 15, 2008 12:49:30 GMT -5
Since you have time til slip arrives, I get my cubes from Carise. Hopefully, her comp problems will be over by then.  |
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Post by Inked Up Tara on Aug 15, 2008 13:27:07 GMT -5
Since you have time til slip arrives, I get my cubes from Carise. Hopefully, her comp problems will be over by then. Hopefully, I can get a set from Miss Gella! Then after that. I may see what I can do to Fuzzy and his cage later! ;D |
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Post by mistywaterwoman on Aug 15, 2008 13:47:29 GMT -5
Going from one to two will double what you use in pellets, and hay, but it may triple what you use up in wood and toys! There will be some aggression over the new "scent" in the house at first and they may take it out on the wood around them...  |
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Post by Inked Up Tara on Aug 15, 2008 14:22:19 GMT -5
I hope Fuzzy doenst get too bonkers or Paul will be a cry baby
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Post by chillinchinchillas on Aug 15, 2008 14:54:13 GMT -5
I did the exact same thing when I got Roxxy (my 2nd chinnie). Now we have so many, I am just used to flying through everything, LOL. I still do it though! I have the new two coming tomorrow and I am just sitting down from cleaning the chin room. Oh and of course I just bought a ton of Ryerson's supplement and a new batch of hay! I still get giddy!!!
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Post by Inked Up Tara on Aug 15, 2008 15:10:03 GMT -5
Lol, it is so exciting, I can see why everyone was so excited. I was happy to get Fuzzy, but it happened pretty fast, so I didnt have to wait too terribly long! I have a tiny place, so I have to learn to micromanage every last thing for the chins. I am off to the Wally world to get another storage thing and a new carrier from the pet store, bet walmart has cheap ones!
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Post by chinlover on Aug 15, 2008 15:27:02 GMT -5
You'll be fine Tara, Going from one to two chins really isn't that big of a difference supply wise. |
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Post by Inked Up Tara on Aug 15, 2008 15:50:24 GMT -5
I have to keep in mind I have some time, and do not need to spend an entire paycheck in one sitting lol!
I have food, and I have dust, and I have treats, I just need another container for wood, and the dust so I can keep it off my floor, and put away.
I have to just get a new carrier, I do not like the 2 hole ryerson one, I am getting a cat carrier for both boys, and MrALfie can have the petsmart one, with the insert, since he chewed the liner in the original one the lil jerk lol!
Must sit on hands...I was at Kristins site looking at dust, but the food I can get elsewhere, and not pay shipping, so I will do that......
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Post by LotsofChins on Aug 15, 2008 16:04:34 GMT -5
FuzzyTar is getting another chinnie...and she's getting really antsy...lol!
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