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Post by kaykay on Feb 5, 2009 8:22:37 GMT -5
I've read a little bit up on this but want some verification. I know they will be skittish and scared. But what are some good ways to let them adapt or help them adapt nicely? I'm a little worried about the noise level...I live in a one bedroom apartment and they will have a nice large space in what's supposed to be the dining area. But the TV is close and sometimes neighbors are a little bit loud, but it's not too bad. Any advice? Earplugs for them?  j/k I really hope it's ok. Oh, and I know they sleep during the day and it's actually somewhat quieter during the day so that will work out. *ETA: I made this kind of a broad topic because I think it's kind of a good one. (I'm still getting 2 chins! LOL!) |
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Post by The Chinettes & Aimee on Feb 5, 2009 11:41:31 GMT -5
When ever I bring Home a new girl I make sure to put a few different hidey houses & tubes for them to choose from because I want them to feel secure. I have a pretty loud surround sound and it doesn't seem to bother them, They get used to their surroundings...
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Post by saras on Feb 5, 2009 11:56:36 GMT -5
there are positives and negatives to putting lots of hiding places in for them at first. It will make them feel more secure, but it will take them longer to trust you because they will always hide from you. For the first couple of days I would just let them do their own thing... Not too much touching them and stuff like that. You should talk to them softly and get them accustomed to your voice... That's a good thing to start with. To help them feel more secure you can always cover the top and sides and back of the cage with a blanket or something.
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Post by ◊ Willow80 ◊ on Feb 5, 2009 11:59:26 GMT -5
Pam has really good techniques for getting chins to bond with you and one of the first things is to leave them alone for the first few days just so they can get used to the new smells and sounds.... i know its pretty tempting to interact with your new babies the minute they come home but you must resist!! lol
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Post by kaykay on Feb 5, 2009 13:13:54 GMT -5
Very good ideas. I was definitely planning on getting a large piece of fleece for the top of the cage. I was just worried about the noise. As I sit here, the dishwasher is going, the tv and the b/f is chatting so the little "pop" noise is going... LOL! When the boys are here we hopefully won't have a lot going on ALL the time.
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Post by ◊ Willow80 ◊ on Feb 5, 2009 17:06:31 GMT -5
just to ease your mind about noise and if it will bother the chins..... my bf is a drummer so there is often quite the racket in our house! obviously he didnt play when i first brought them home so they could adjust to their new home.... but now when he plays, they dont even flinch. if they are sleeping and he starts, they dont even open an eye! lol
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Post by The Chinettes & Aimee on Feb 5, 2009 17:51:07 GMT -5
Matilda's 1st night Home broke My heart, She gave the warning cry for like 20 minutes straight, I turned the TV down and put a sheet over most of the cage, poor "baby" just realized "She wasn't in Kansas anymore" LOL...
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Post by Inked Up Tara on Feb 5, 2009 18:13:36 GMT -5
I know we just left our chins alone other then to change the water and feed. Fuzzy had a hidey house and that was about it, so I could get to him more easy.
I have also read to 2 of them, just to get them used to my voice.
After a day or so you can start to interact with them. You dont want it too silent in the house, and that isnt normal for you guys and when the noise levels go up they will get spooked anyway, just go about your routine, and ignore them so to speak for a day or 2 till the seem more interested in you.
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Post by mistywaterwoman on Feb 5, 2009 19:12:29 GMT -5
You honestly never know how they will react, Kay. You could get lucky, especially considering your two will still have each other. That might go a long way towards helping them settle in faster. Tami took forever, she was really skittish at first, I think it was almost two weeks before she wanted to come out of the cage at all, whereas Evie didn't bat an eye, she was Fast Forward and Hell On Wheels from the first night home! |
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Post by gella on Feb 6, 2009 9:24:48 GMT -5
We had Specter in the living room for quarantine, and my roommate watches tv all the time, which didn't seem to bother her too much. In fact she started coming out of her hidey house to watch Cash Cab from her ledge after awhile! I spent a little time each day talking to her (as others have said) and tried to keep the normal routine of our household so she could adjust.
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Post by Jen and her hooligan on Feb 6, 2009 9:44:18 GMT -5
My house can get pretty "lively" too... I have three kids, an electic guitar, and drums in the house, ROCKBAND, ...pretty much, you name the noise, we've got it!! Dexter adjusted to all of it just fine! To tell you the truth, I have heard the warning call most at times when it is deathly quiet (doesn't happen much) in here.
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Post by kaykay on Feb 6, 2009 10:09:24 GMT -5
It's good to know they are ok with noise or can adapt. I was worried about that but it's really not that bad. Like right now it's dead quiet and will be for most of the day/afternoon. Which is good for sleepy chin time! (And sleepy Kay time when she works night audit shift) HAHA!
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Post by dawn on Feb 6, 2009 12:07:54 GMT -5
Mine need noise to sleep, if its quiet they stress. They listen to talk radio all day every day so they are better informed than most people!
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Post by mistywaterwoman on Feb 6, 2009 12:08:35 GMT -5
Sounds like it will work out fine for you!
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Post by partygirlha on Feb 6, 2009 21:19:33 GMT -5
Like Matilda, Mouse gave warning cries when he first came home. It woke us both up every night. But he stopped in less than a week.
I got Mouse before I knew anything. I tried to leave him alone but I also made a point of “cleaning” the cage daily. It only took a few days for him to follow mw around the house checking out what I was doing and “helping” . That’s when I started offering treats (but your boys are babies so just twigs). First just getting him on the same level and then dropping the treat – then expecting him to take it from my hand – then from my open hand. Then I tried getting him to climb up my arm but that never did work. But he’s not a snuggler.
I think babies might be easier. And I think getting two together helps a lot because they’ll have each other.
Oh – we had Mouse in the bedroom when we first got him. But later moved him to the living room – HUGE difference. I think being in the living room without interacting with him but just being awake in there made him more social to us. He doesn’t snuggle but he is very social
And I have to ask – Night Audit? What do you do?.
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Post by kaykay on Feb 6, 2009 22:45:51 GMT -5
Definitely Hafina. Agreed.
I work Front Desk at a motel and I usually work 3-11 shifts but once a month I do audits for my manager. I love it because I sit and do my homework (which takes hours!)
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Post by chinniewinnie on Feb 7, 2009 17:51:48 GMT -5
I think all chins are different. I also think that noise is good for them to get used to. They will take a little time to get used to the noises in their new home. Babe and Val are in my living room with us and we always have the TV going. It doesn't bother them one bit. I have a TV in my chin room for everyone else. I usually turn it on around 7 - 8pm and turn it off in the morning around 7 -8 pm.
Some of my chins were friendly right from the start. ZeeZee took pretty much took months to come out of his hidey house. He was a rescue and came from a scary place. Now it's 2 years later and he is doing awesome. No more scardy chin and he loves his scritches. He is so friendly I can comb him and give him body rub downs! The difference is amazing.
You are getting babies so I think they may be friendly right away. Babies are so crazy. My little Val was fearless and still is. I think it's great that you are getting the two and that they will have each other.
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