[aristos_achaion]

I've been thinking about getting a pair of chinchillas, possible after Christmas (I live in a smallish apartment, but want a pet more substantial than a gerbil). Anyone here have experience with them? I'd ask on a more chinchilla-oriented forum, but, frankly, some of those people scare me.

 

[pyrokid]

And they're good eatin' too.

 

[craiglester]

I'd hardly classify a chinchilla as either gear or a gadget. Members lounge next time eh?

 

[DayoftheGreek]

Maybe he is naming his chichilla, "Gadget."

 

[pyrokid]

In all seriousness, I've heard they bite.
nocturnal, too.

If you get them used to people young, though, they do well, and I've heard they're like dogs with their owners. Really get attached.

Edit: and I just read the wiki article, and all that seems to be true, along with a bunch of other weird stuff. Check it out.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Why a chinchilla? Be sure to check your state and local exotic animal ordinances to see if they're allowed where you live.

But if you want attention and affection, it's hard to beat a cat or dog. Your local shelter probably has dozens in need of a home.

 

[pyrokid]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why a chinchilla? Be sure to check your state and local exotic animal ordinances to see if they're allowed where you live. But if you want attention and affection, it's hard to beat a cat or dog. Your local shelter probably has dozens in need of a home.

they might have a chinchilla, too.
Be on the lookout.


/sraca.

 

[beerguy0]

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Originally Posted by pyrokid /img/forum/go_quote.gif And they're good eatin' too.

The first thing I though of was the old (really old) SNL skit for the "Chinch Master". Chinchillas in, fur coats and sausages out.

 

[Aevum]

some might call them food.

 

[bangraman]

I thought it was going to be a coat thread.

 

[fatcat28037]

I'm voting for a feline. A kitten from the animal shelter, neutered/spayed, is a great indoor apartment pet. they're affectionate, good company, fun play with and pretty much trouble free. Give them a clean litter box, a bowl of water and a bowl of food and they're good for the day. X7 everything and they can be on their own for a week.

 

[appophylite]

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Originally Posted by bangraman /img/forum/go_quote.gif I thought it was going to be a coat thread.

A chinchilla coat....Interesting!

Back when my sister and I were in High School a chinchilla caught her interest. In the end we adopted a rabbit instead from a family that needed to give one up. Then we got a puppy who tried to eat the rabbit every time he saw her. Needless to say, no one in our family has brought up the idea of a chinchilla or any other small four legged pets since then...

 

[pyrokid]

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Originally Posted by fatcat28037 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm voting for a feline. A kitten from the animal shelter, neutered/spayed, is a great indoor apartment pet. they're affectionate, good company, fun play with and pretty much trouble free. Give them a clean litter box, a bowl of water and a bowl of food and they're good for the day. X7 everything and they can be on their own for a week.

I wasn't gonna say anything until this happened, but...
I had a pet bearded dragon, and it was more playful/cuddly than any cat I've ever had/encountered.
and I have a dog, and it's just playful and cuddly on a whole 'nother level. Plus, doesn't shoot off piercing hairs wherever it goes.