How long can a baby Chinchilla stay with its mom?
Females of course, can be housed with their mom indefinitely however males must be removed by 10 weeks to prevent inbreeding. Kit survival is about 70-80%. It is a good idea to purchase a gram scale (postal or kitchen scale) to weigh the kits daily and make sure they are gaining. Kits generally weigh between 30-60g at birth and gain 1-2g per day
When to dust a baby Chinchilla after birth?
Wait 10-14 days after birth to dust the female and kits; any sooner can cause infection. Chinchilla delivering 2 kits (please note, ramps and multi-level cages are inappropriate for kits):
What to do if a chinchilla is stuck in the birth canal?
Some chinchillas can go hours between kits, and some will have one right after the other. If a kit becomes stuck in the birth canal, you can gently try to ease the kit out with the chinchilla’s contractions, *most kits often die when they become stuck, and you have to work them out*.
Can You reintroduce a male chinchilla to a female?
You can reintroduce your male to the female after the kits are weaned. You will need a cage that the kits cannot escape. The wire spacing should be no wider than 1/2″, usually 1/2″ x 1″ is recommended. The cage should not have levels or be too tall.
When to leave a baby Chinchilla with its mom?
But you should never leave a baby chinchilla with it’s mom after the age of 6 weeks, always seperate the different sexes as well,the males will try to breed with it’s mom and it’s sisters.Even in most cases the male babies will kill if he wants to breed and the other chinchilla doesnt want.
When was the last time a chinchilla killed someone?
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How often should you weigh a baby Chinchilla?
Caring for a Mother Chinchilla and her Babies House kits with their mother for at least the first 8 weeks. Access to their mother’s milk is an important part of baby chinchillas’ healthy growth. Weigh the kits every 2 to 3 days to see if their mother’s milk is sufficient.
How long do Baby chinchillas live in a cage?
Tips Chinchillas are born fully-furred, with opened eyes and ears. They can being walking within an hour of being born. On average, mothers give birth to 2 to 4 kits per litter. Be careful when opening the cage door as baby chinchillas can move very fast and may escape. With good care, chinchillas can live up to 20 to 30 years.
