think I need some bigger tubes

[tarcus/Kevin]

Some chips just can't get enough...
I have a dilute who is now being called a ratmunk because of his size.
when I have a bigger lens i will show him to you...

[Nate]

He's about the same size as my Pickles. Some chipmunks do bulk up like this, yet others remain sleek all their lives. Pickels has been around for a good long time now, and shows no signs of ill health, although he's slowing down now he's an old man.

[tarcus/Kevin]

bless these "little"souls are only this years crop...
I have managed to capture a couple of the ratmunk for you.....

[Nate]

Thanks tarcus, I have noticed that your dilutes have much shorter claws than my indoors chips. I don't think my chips claws are overly long, but I think I need to go and get even more branches their claws down more. Luckily a friend wants his apple tree pruned, and the tree is laden with apples, so this will a win for the tree owner, and a win for my chippies. 

[margo]

That's one big chip...
Luna is also getting kindoff fat, or maybe just big. which is good, 'cause she doesn't get pushed around by Boo anymore

[tarcus/Kevin]

I have noticed by pics on here that the larger the space the bigger the chips seem to be
A bit like fish I think as my koi are looking healthy and much bigger since I extended the pond
(no its not an olympic size yet)
I also believe that outdoor chips pile on the fat during the summer because they know what the winter is going to be like bloody freezing if mine are anything to go by
Still at least they will be warm.
Nate have you tried using some parrot perches for your chips claws if you stand them upright in a ton filled with sand or soil they try and balance on them but have to use there claws to grip and climb