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Glacier Bay Cove
10:07:14 Arctic Katz
I sent you a pm, Angels
Angels angels
09:43:24 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Eyrie
Thank you <3 I will shoot her a pm
Eyrie of the Stars
09:42:20 Eyrie
Angel Mirage actually looks like a nice match for that girl. I'd pm Boggy and see if she'd lower his requirements.
Angels angels
09:42:19 [1k+ brindles] Angel
I am just one of those people that don't do technology lol so I guess it's that
Morning Glory Farms
09:39:53 Terici/Dino/Trish
Love my Alexa it controls my AC my lights everything
Boulder Creek
09:34:38 
It's this rock formation thing, so it kinda makes sense. a very millennial deep dive.

It is weird having the google thing - but very handy!!! It turns on the porch lights and the lights around the house, and the tv.
But it doesn't listen when you say please or thank you.

We changed it a month ago from the standard female voice - to a male voice - it scared us (two women with no menfolk around); the cat was even on high alert.
Angels angels
09:30:51 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Lol Boulder

I had never used an alexa or anything like that that you talk to until I started working where I work (we play music through alexa) and I feel so odd talking to it xD
Cozmic Elite
09:29:49 
Boulder, I love that.
Eyrie of the Stars
09:28:33 Eyrie
Angel gotcha. Nouveau probably could be decent with a movement glass. Let me see if I can find something else though.
Savannah Stables
09:28:27 Dusty
-HEE Click- Found it!
Boulder Creek
09:27:09 
I totally forgot that my mum's water fountain is called Candy Mountain on her google nest - she just asked it to turn it on.
Savannah Stables
09:27:02 Dusty
Eve i could have sworn there was already a suggestion like that, ill check, if not ill put it in there!
Sundance
09:26:49 Sun/Sunny/Rose
mmhmm
Savannah Stables
09:26:39 Dusty
Yes sun, thats what i meant with the first part, but itd take forever to do a whole bunch lol
Angels angels
09:26:35 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Yeah you can always do that. As long as you put the background credits on the image
Cadence Farms
09:26:30 evebot
You should put that in the Suggestion Box :)
Sundance
09:25:59 Sun/Sunny/Rose
Dusty if you download your horse's image and putt it on your art, that would work, right?
Sundance
09:25:15 Sun/Sunny/Rose
oh, okay. Didn't realize that. Thanks!
Savannah Stables
09:25:01 Dusty
i so wish we had custom backgrounds, obviously we can just put our own horses on them, but my favorite part of art is always overdoing my backgrounds and i love landscape painting, itd be so fun if i could like make myself a custom BG for all my horses to have. Or if i could like set it so i could have one barn/pasture have one BG... etc.
Dash and Duchess
09:24:02 DD | ~Squizard~
Oooo the new BG is pretty 😍

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Glacier Bay Cove
10:07:14 Arctic Katz
I sent you a pm, Angels
Angels angels
09:43:24 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Eyrie
Thank you <3 I will shoot her a pm
Eyrie of the Stars
09:42:20 Eyrie
Angel Mirage actually looks like a nice match for that girl. I'd pm Boggy and see if she'd lower his requirements.
Angels angels
09:42:19 [1k+ brindles] Angel
I am just one of those people that don't do technology lol so I guess it's that
Morning Glory Farms
09:39:53 Terici/Dino/Trish
Love my Alexa it controls my AC my lights everything
Boulder Creek
09:34:38 
It's this rock formation thing, so it kinda makes sense. a very millennial deep dive.

It is weird having the google thing - but very handy!!! It turns on the porch lights and the lights around the house, and the tv.
But it doesn't listen when you say please or thank you.

We changed it a month ago from the standard female voice - to a male voice - it scared us (two women with no menfolk around); the cat was even on high alert.
Angels angels
09:30:51 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Lol Boulder

I had never used an alexa or anything like that that you talk to until I started working where I work (we play music through alexa) and I feel so odd talking to it xD
Cozmic Elite
09:29:49 
Boulder, I love that.
Eyrie of the Stars
09:28:33 Eyrie
Angel gotcha. Nouveau probably could be decent with a movement glass. Let me see if I can find something else though.
Savannah Stables
09:28:27 Dusty
-HEE Click- Found it!
Boulder Creek
09:27:09 
I totally forgot that my mum's water fountain is called Candy Mountain on her google nest - she just asked it to turn it on.
Savannah Stables
09:27:02 Dusty
Eve i could have sworn there was already a suggestion like that, ill check, if not ill put it in there!
Sundance
09:26:49 Sun/Sunny/Rose
mmhmm
Savannah Stables
09:26:39 Dusty
Yes sun, thats what i meant with the first part, but itd take forever to do a whole bunch lol
Angels angels
09:26:35 [1k+ brindles] Angel
Yeah you can always do that. As long as you put the background credits on the image
Cadence Farms
09:26:30 evebot
You should put that in the Suggestion Box :)
Sundance
09:25:59 Sun/Sunny/Rose
Dusty if you download your horse's image and putt it on your art, that would work, right?
Sundance
09:25:15 Sun/Sunny/Rose
oh, okay. Didn't realize that. Thanks!
Savannah Stables
09:25:01 Dusty
i so wish we had custom backgrounds, obviously we can just put our own horses on them, but my favorite part of art is always overdoing my backgrounds and i love landscape painting, itd be so fun if i could like make myself a custom BG for all my horses to have. Or if i could like set it so i could have one barn/pasture have one BG... etc.
Dash and Duchess
09:24:02 DD | ~Squizard~
Oooo the new BG is pretty 😍

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Chinchillas! April 6, 2021 10:33 AM


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Hey all! Thought about getting a chinchilla or two recently! Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I have never even owned a rodent before! Lol.
Chinchillas! April 6, 2021 11:23 AM


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First off I want to say that's awesome, chinchillas are pretty awesome lol

Now as for some advice, chinchillas are generally not considered a first time rodent pet, since they require a substantial amount of care and attention in order to have a happy and *long* life. I would say if you expect this thing to only live 4-5 years you will be sorely mistaken, as chinchillas have been known to live more than 20 years.

Also make sure their enclosure is really secure, although I might just be saying this from my own experience, chinchillas are escape artist and will gladly hop all over your room if they find a spot to squeeze through. They're like cats, if their head can fit, they can sit. Or in this case squeeze through just about anything, underneath the door, behind the TV stand, get inside a high vase...

One more thing, chinchillas need attention, their social creatures and in the wild are usually found in colonies of well over 100 chins. So even if you do get another one, they still need some attention from you! These aren't really an animal that you can stick with another animal and call it a day

Thats all, I hope some of these help, though I'm sure you already knew most of them! :)

Chinchillas! April 6, 2021 11:28 AM


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They need regular dust baths to keep their coats healthy, too.
Chinchillas! April 6, 2021 01:22 PM


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Spirtasi Whims said:

First off I want to say that's awesome, chinchillas are pretty awesome lol

Now as for some advice, chinchillas are generally not considered a first time rodent pet, since they require a substantial amount of care and attention in order to have a happy and *long* life. I would say if you expect this thing to only live 4-5 years you will be sorely mistaken, as chinchillas have been known to live more than 20 years.

Also make sure their enclosure is really secure, although I might just be saying this from my own experience, chinchillas are escape artist and will gladly hop all over your room if they find a spot to squeeze through. They're like cats, if their head can fit, they can sit. Or in this case squeeze through just about anything, underneath the door, behind the TV stand, get inside a high vase...

One more thing, chinchillas need attention, their social creatures and in the wild are usually found in colonies of well over 100 chins. So even if you do get another one, they still need some attention from you! These aren't really an animal that you can stick with another animal and call it a day

Thats all, I hope some of these help, though I'm sure you already knew most of them! :)




Stormsong Manor said:
They need regular dust baths to keep their coats healthy, too.


Thank you!!! That really helped!! Im trying to do my research and get as much advice as possible before I even come close to getting one!
Chinchillas! April 6, 2021 08:21 PM


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A random assortment of my thoughts on chinchilla ownership:
Caveat to the social interaction thing: chinchillas are most intensely social with other chinchillas, not always with people! While each chin is an individual, and some may be down for petting and holding, others are much more shy. I had 2 chinchillas, and one was happy to climb up and sit on my shoulder. The other would only touch me if he initiated it. However, he was an older chinchilla when he came into my care and was already set into his habits-- younger chins are easier to socialize.
I also recommend an enitrely metal cage! They will destroy plastic ones, and ingesting all of that plastic isn't good for them anyway. To make it more cozy, you can cover flat surfaces with soft covers, add hammocks, and of course use lots of bedding. A large cage is also a must, with room for climbing! Chinchillas are excellent jumpers and love to show off this ability.
A chinchilla-appropriate wheel (not a little hamster one) is also a great addition to the cage. Do NOT put your chinchilla into a plastic ball. They become easily overheated due to their dense fur and those balls are not well ventilated enough!
Chinchillas! April 6, 2021 08:22 PM


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EmeraldHillsFarm said:
A random assortment of my thoughts on chinchilla ownership:
Caveat to the social interaction thing: chinchillas are most intensely social with other chinchillas, not always with people! While each chin is an individual, and some may be down for petting and holding, others are much more shy. I had 2 chinchillas, and one was happy to climb up and sit on my shoulder. The other would only touch me if he initiated it. However, he was an older chinchilla when he came into my care and was already set into his habits-- younger chins are easier to socialize.
I also recommend an enitrely metal cage! They will destroy plastic ones, and ingesting all of that plastic isn't good for them anyway. To make it more cozy, you can cover flat surfaces with soft covers, add hammocks, and of course use lots of bedding. A large cage is also a must, with room for climbing! Chinchillas are excellent jumpers and love to show off this ability.
A chinchilla-appropriate wheel (not a little hamster one) is also a great addition to the cage. Do NOT put your chinchilla into a plastic ball. They become easily overheated due to their dense fur and those balls are not well ventilated enough!


Thank you so much!!
Chinchillas! April 8, 2021 04:51 PM


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Chinchillas are not considered the best for first time rodent owners. They do require a lot of care. Another thing is that the oils on your hands can ruin their coats so they arent animals that should regularly be handled and pet like say a rabbit or rat would but they can be held. Some don't enjoy it that much and may just prefer to hang on you or sit on your shoulder once you gain that bond but honestly it does take a while and some never bond. They are all very unique. They are escape artists and can jump very very high so its not a bad idea to make sure the cage you have them in is nice and secured and tall habitats are ideal. They do need regular dust baths as ven mentioned and it's not a bad idea to actually leave their dust bath "container" in their cage every couple of days or so since they will maintain themselves. They like to stay clean. They can actually be destructive like any animal and will eat chords from my experience so it's a good idea to keep them away from the wall and chords. A lot of them are particularly fond of foods that aren't good for them so if you plan on having your chinchilla out, watch out for food that they could get into. A huge thing is how they are kept though. Again, tall cages are best and it's better to have a cage rather than a glass case type thing that they are kept in in pet stores. The reason being that the glass cases can actually retain moisture and cause respiratory infections/issues. They really need the aeration. Similarly, they are from south America, primarily around mountains so always keep that in mind when designing their habitat/cage and just make sure your chinchilla has plenty of hiding places and room to climb. They are also herd animals and like to live in groups. If you get one, it's not a bad idea to consider buying a pair. A lot of places sell chinchilla pairs (not just breeding pairs but siblings) and its a good idea to keep them together rather than separating them if they are paired for their health.
Chinchillas! April 8, 2021 06:05 PM


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Daranyx said:
Chinchillas are not considered the best for first time rodent owners. They do require a lot of care. Another thing is that the oils on your hands can ruin their coats so they arent animals that should regularly be handled and pet like say a rabbit or rat would but they can be held. Some don't enjoy it that much and may just prefer to hang on you or sit on your shoulder once you gain that bond but honestly it does take a while and some never bond. They are all very unique. They are escape artists and can jump very very high so its not a bad idea to make sure the cage you have them in is nice and secured and tall habitats are ideal. They do need regular dust baths as ven mentioned and it's not a bad idea to actually leave their dust bath "container" in their cage every couple of days or so since they will maintain themselves. They like to stay clean. They can actually be destructive like any animal and will eat chords from my experience so it's a good idea to keep them away from the wall and chords. A lot of them are particularly fond of foods that aren't good for them so if you plan on having your chinchilla out, watch out for food that they could get into. A huge thing is how they are kept though. Again, tall cages are best and it's better to have a cage rather than a glass case type thing that they are kept in in pet stores. The reason being that the glass cases can actually retain moisture and cause respiratory infections/issues. They really need the aeration. Similarly, they are from south America, primarily around mountains so always keep that in mind when designing their habitat/cage and just make sure your chinchilla has plenty of hiding places and room to climb. They are also herd animals and like to live in groups. If you get one, it's not a bad idea to consider buying a pair. A lot of places sell chinchilla pairs (not just breeding pairs but siblings) and its a good idea to keep them together rather than separating them if they are paired for their health.


Thats a lot I was never told, thank you very much!

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