Friday, September 25, 2009

Considerations before buying chinchilla cages

By Sarah McAffee

So you've gotten your chinchilla and you're excited to get him or her home, but first you need a good cage for your pet. Chinchilla cages can be purchased in a lot of different styles and sizes.

When you start looking for a cage, look for one that is metal because chinchillas like to chew on things and he or she will not be able to chew through the metal.

Choose a house with a bottom tray for easier cleaning. Line it with news paper and keep it clean. You'll also need to make sure that your pets new home has enough room for play and exercise. Chinchillas like to jump and play.

When you get your cage together, you'll want to put it in a spot where there is no wind and it should be out of direct sunlight. Chinchilla cages should be located out of the sun because chinchillas have very long, thick fur and they like the temperature to be approximately between 60 and 75 degrees.

Now that you've found a good spot for your new cage, its time to put in some fun and accessories. Chinchillas like to hide, so maybe you can add a hideaway box or some tunnels. You could add some shelves for jumping and lounging.

A nice addition to all chinchilla cages is an exercise wheel. Its great for your pets health and it will keep your friend from getting bored. A hammock is another good addition for lounging and naps. There are more than enough of different things to add. Try some of these and just see what your pet enjoys the most.

Your chinchilla will need to stay clean and they like to bathe. They never want to get wet, so chinchilla dust keeps them clean and keeps their hair soft. When you go to purchase a dust bath house, find one that attaches to the inside of the cage. You will probably want to find one that detaches and is enclosed. You want one that is enclosed so your pet can take a bath without getting dust all over everything.

The final stuff you'll need is food, water, hay and some chew toys. Enjoy your new pet and your new cage!

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