If you use wood shavings, stay away from cedar. Cedar is toxic to all animals and they should not be exposed to it.

Some people have also chosen to use cage liners made out of fleece. I myself didn’t care for it, because I just have too many chins/cages for it to work. But if you only have a single chin, it may be something to check into.

If you have more questions about chinchilla care, please see http://www.chins-n-hedgies.com. You can see different kinds of bedding in use, and if you’re interested in the liners, the members will share how to make them.

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One of the most important decisions you will have to make once you have chosen to adopt a chinchilla is where your chinchilla will live, and that means choosing one of the many chinchilla cages on the market today. There are a number of qualities to look for in the chinchilla cages available, and a little forethought will provide you with one that will serve your needs (and your chinchilla’s) more than adequately. As a general rule, larger cages are better. If you opt with a smaller cage, 2x2x3ft or smaller, it’s important to allow your chinchilla plenty of time to roam around your home or apartment. Chinchillas like to climb and jump around. To keep your chinchilla happy, it is important that your chinchilla cage has several levels with ramps leading up to them. Any pet store that carries cages for rodents should have one that will serve your purposes perfectly. Wire cages are very popular, but to avoid harming the chinchilla’s feet, newspapers should be layered along every horizontal surface with exposed wire. These newspapers should be changed weekly when you clean the cage. Some wire cages have an extra compartment in the bottom with a plastic tray to ease cleaning, and many chinchilla owners find these to be ideal.

 More important than the cage itself is how you decide to furnish it. At the very least, any chinchilla cages should have a food bowl, a water bottle, chew toys, some sort of bedding, and a box for the chinchilla to sleep in. Many pet supply stores sell small wooden boxes with holes specifically for this purpose, but many people find that a cardboard twelve-pack soda box works just as well, if not better. Chinchillas love to chomp on them! It’s good for their teeth, and in the long run could save you hundreds of dollars on costly veterinary bills. If you decide to use a cardboard box, make sure you change it every several weeks. Even if you want to use a wooden box, you might consider using a cardboard one temporarily, as unlike a wooden box, a chinchilla can push a cardboard box around its cage and show you where you should place its home in the cage.

Placement of the cage is another important decision. You should do your best to make sure your chinchilla is comfortable; as owners can tell you they stress easily, and any extra steps you take now will reduce difficulty in training and result in a calmer animal that is more easily handled and likelier to snuggle up to you at the end of a long day. That means finding someplace cool, out of the sun, and quiet, away from loud children, road noise, stereos, etc. Temperature deserves special consideration, as chinchillas hail from the high Andes Mountains. Any owners whose home reaches temperatures above room temperature (72F) should invest in one or more chilling pads, small slates of granite kept in the fridge until use and then placed within the chinchilla’s box when temperatures rise.

Chinchilla cages come with many other options, but these are the necessities. Though sorting through the options available in chinchilla cages can at first be daunting, a little bit of effort before you bring your furry friend home can maximize the amount of pleasure both you and your chinchilla receive from your relationship.

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• Are chinchillas easy to take care of?
  Posted on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 in Facts about Chinchillas – Comments: (2)
  I went to a new pet store the other day to purchase a hamster for my neice. Being that most of the pet stores in my neighborhood ( without having to drive 30 mins to go to a petco or petsmart) are strictly fish/reptile/dog stores, I’d never seen a chinchilla except for on tv.I fell in love when I saw one but was majorly put off by the price as well as the fact that I knew nothing of how to take care of one.I know that they require dust baths and specific foods.What I was wanting to know: Are these an easy animal to take care of?I have three dogs that roam the house and I have an extra bedroom that isn’t used. I heard they need to be able to run around. I think I could actually adopt one, but I don’t want to get myself into something I can’t handle.
• What is safe for my chinchilla to play with?
  Posted on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 in Safe Chinchilla Toys – Comments: (3)
  My chinchilla is often bored I feel and so I want to add toys to his cage. However my mom doesn’t want to spend money on a pet. What are some common household goods that a chinchilla would find entertaining?No socks. Socks have loose fibers in them that a chin can ingest that will cause a blockage in the intestines. Stay away from material things unless it’s made from fleece. If you could spend even a couple dollars, big pieces of PVC pipe make wonderful tunnels for your chin. You can even take boxes, cut holes in the end, put the PVC pipe between the two holes and make a fort with a tunnel! They love stuff like that. Do you have any 2 x 4′s lying around? You could build him some steps, a balance beam, a jungle gym out of them. You could really have fun creating stuff for him to play on.
• Chinchilla Care? Can someone give me a list of acceptable foods I could give my pet?
  Posted on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 in Chinchilla Care – Comments: (2)
  I did read that he may not have wet food like lettuce. But I would like a longer list. Include acceptable dried fruit’s. Anything green he may eat like parsley, celery. Something like that. Carrot’s maybe. I don’t know.Chinchillas are vegetarians, primarily grass and seed eaters. They will eat alfalfa or hay. I find that alfalfa is the best as it has more leaf and less stem, and is richer than Timothy hay which is a favorite of breeders. Feed fresh pellets, and if the only really fresh is guinea pig or rabbit, then that is ok. Some people will tell you that rabbit pellets have hormones in them and are bad for chinchillas. That is a myth, and the reverse is true.They generally love dried fruit like raisins, cranberries, etc. – but should be given these in moderation. Some also love fresh vegetables like steamed corn on the cob.
• Chinchilla Facts: Like to be on a Pet TV Show?
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• CHINCHILLA questions?
  Posted on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 in Safe Chinchilla Toys – Comments: (7)
  1.) When will my chinchilla get used to me and let me pick him up? I have had him for about 9 hours. He squeaks and runs when I try to tuch him. 2.) Is it safe to put a stuffed animal in the cage with him?3.) If I let it loose in my room, is it going to poop all over my room?4.)It keeps sitting next to the water bottle and getting himself wet. Is this ok? I heard water makes their hair fall out?5.) Do they like those wheels that they run in inside the cage and those balls that they run in on the floor?6.) What kind of toys should I buy him?7.) What kind of treats should I buy him?8.) Is this sleep house ok? http://i7.tinypic.com/2sblxqp.jpgSo how do I let him have "outside of cage" play time without him peeing and pooping all over my room?

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• Top Chinchilla Charm News on July 6, 2009
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• Chinchilla Facts
  Posted on Friday, July 10th, 2009 in Facts about Chinchillas – Comments: (0)
  Did you know that some chinchillas are brought into the US illegally?  They are captured from the wild and smuggled into the country.  When you are looking to purchase a chinchilla, make sure you deal with a reputable dealer or breeder.  Illegal chinchillas most likely will carry diseases and I know everyone wants a happy, healthy pet.  Ask your friends and family if they can refer you to a good breeder.  You may even want to talk to your veterinarian or your local pet and feed stores.  Its worth the extra time to have all the correct chinchilla facts.
• Chinchilla Dust
  Posted on Thursday, July 9th, 2009 in Luxury Dust Baths – Comments: (0)
  Chinchillas love dust baths.  They don’t like to get wet, so chinchilla dust keeps them clean and keeps their fur soft.  When choosing a dust bath house, find one that attaches to the inside of the cage.  Make sure it will keep the powdery dust from getting into the air in your home.  You should look for one that is detachable and has enclosed plastic construction so your pet can go to bathe and not get the dust everywhere.
• A Chinchilla Cage
  Posted on Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 in Chinchilla Cages – Comments: (0)
  Choosing and setting up a chinchilla cage is fun and easy.  Choose a metal chinchilla cage that your pet can’t chew through (not glass or plastic).  Make sure there is plenty of room for play and exercise.  Choose one with a bottom tray for easy cleaning.  Line it with newspaper and clean it regularly.  Next, you’ll want to add some fun accessories like chew toys, shelves to jump around, hammocks, a dust bath house, and a chinchilla wheel for exercise.  Chinchillas like to hide too, so you may want to put a little cardboard box in the cage or some tubes to hide in.  Find a nice spot in your home for the cage.  It should be in a place where there is no wind, its out of the sun and the temperature is between 60 and 70 degrees.
• Top Chinchilla Charm News on July 9, 2009
  Posted on Thursday, July 9th, 2009 in Chinchilla Cages – Comments: (0)
  Chinchilla PicturesJuly 9, 2009- Taking photos of your pets is always fun and knowing a few tricks helps to have a nice photo album.How to Deal With Chinchilla AllergiesJuly 9, 2009- Try finding a chinchilla bath house that is enclosed. This will help prevent dust form getting everywhere and help keep the air in your home from being so dusty too.

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