ive tryed everything to get my chin to like me treats cuddles loose in the house you name it ive tryed it... but ive recently hears that castrating him MAY calm him down is this true to any extent.. im also looking to get another chin but i may have to have another male as my friend dosent want her male either.... so im looking for some answers is it a idea to get them both castrated or to keep chico on his own and castrate him to calm him down... bearing in mind i have bite scars all over my hands and feet i am now willing to do anything to calm him even if its just a very small amount and please dont mention the 50/50 servival rate im well awaer of this as the vet i have in mind is a very good vet and is very good with chico... he bites the vet too lol... so please guys i just want some answers and advise...

Its unusual to get a chin that bites as you are describing .How long have you had your chin Castration does not calm a chin down like it does with a male dog

It is possible to introduce 2 males , however you would need to ensure that you have space for 2 cages side by side for as long as the introduction process may take

You would be welcome at ChinsRus - Chinchilla rescue and forum where we have lots of info on intros etc

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arent these happier kept in pairs??? male/female

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Castration has no magical calming effects on rodents whatsoever. They will still behave like they are entire, they just won't be able to reproduce after about 6 weeks. Not all chinchillas WANT to be cuddled and sometimes we have to content oursleves with just watching them play, coming to us to grab a treat from us if we are lucky. Out of the 7 chins I own, only one will come and get onto your arm and actively seek out fuss and attention. 5 others will accept handling but do not want to be 'cuddled' for long and one absolutely detests handling though I can get him if I need to. He was very aggressive when I got him due to having been teased by someone but he accepts me being around now and will take treats from me.

Chinchillas are not often 'cuddly' and we as their owners have to respect them and allow them to be them. Why not have him castrated anywayand then after six weeks see about getting a female to introduce to him? There are chinchilla forums out there who will gladly guide you through the introduction process.

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thanks guys but i dont really want him (cuddley) i just want the biting to stop... does anyone have any advise on how i can stop his biting habbits....

With my lad who was aggressive, I bought one of these FAKE HANDS and worked on him for a few minutes 2 - 3 times a day by touching him with the hand and then offering him a raisin or mini shredded wheat wedged in the fingers of the hand if he had not bitten it. It took a few weeks but I graduated onto using my real hand once he stopped biting the fake one. Note - hold the fake hand under your armpit first to get your scent onto it each time you use it.

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id like to update!!!!! its been a little less than a week and its like he knows i was gonna get him cut lol the poor boy has now started to be nice... takes treats of me happily but still dont want to be touched... looks like i just have a chin that dont want to he handeld EVER.. if its got to be that way then so be it ill be nice, talk to him and give him his treats as long as he keeps up not biting me as im cleaning his cage...

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