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About Nicholle Stoller
Expertise
I can answer questions from genetics to breeding to basic care. I also have access to a knowledgable veterinarian and have learned a thing or two from him.

Experience
I breed chinchillas as a hobby.

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The Chinchilla Club

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I've spent the last two years volunteering at various animal hospitals and currently raise chinchillas.

 
   

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Topic: Rodents



Expert: Nicholle Stoller
Date: 5/4/2005
Subject: chinchilla

Question
i have a chinchilla that is 1 1/2 years old...we have had her since she was 2mon old...she is a maniac!  do they ever calm down?>?  what fresh foods are good for them ? thx...

Answer
Hello,
Sometimes they mellow out slightly around the age of 6 years old. But overall they are very active and hyper.
I try to avoid fresh foods as they can give them digestive problems. Some okay ones though that I give for an occasional treat is dandelion and blackberry leaves. Of course, make sure they don't have any pesticides on them.


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