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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It’s surprising to realize that very few people actually know what a chinchilla is, often mistaking it for another animal entirely. There really aren’t a great deal of people who really know what a chinchilla is or what it does for that matter. Some people mistake them for bunnies, while others may even think they resemble a squirrel. The care of a chinchilla is not an entirely difficult process, however there are some necessary steps to follow.

One of the most noticeable, and possibly the most annoying habit that chinchillas possess is the inability to control their chewing instinct. A chinchilla will literally chew almost anything, as this is its way of exploration. Some take annoyance from this habit, but it can be quite a cute thing to see when the chinchilla uses its hands to hold the object it nibbles so furiously at. This habit can be much more bearable if you keep items around that are safe for the chinchilla to chew, and present them to him purposely. Feeding a chinchilla could help to prevent the chewing, but it really is a natural process for them.

Besides chewing, it is also imperative that you provide your chinchilla with a regular bath of dust. This bath is nature’s way to protect its fur and keep the outer coat healthy. Just as we bathe our bodies to keep them clean and our skin healthy, chinchilla’s need the same for their coats. So make sure to maintain a dust bath schedule with your pet chinchilla.

The socialization process is also important no matter the animal involved in the process. All pets need certain levels of social interaction to really get accustomed to their new homes. This can be accomplished by simply letting them eat from your hand or even letting them have an adventure or two outside of their cages. If you do decide to let your chinchilla venture about the house, it’s a smart idea to set up barriers around the area safest for your chinchilla to roam around. A playpen can work great, just remember the chinchilla’s chewing habit!

Chinchillas really do make great pets! You are sure to find a great deal of pleasure in owning one as long, as long as you keep him happy. A chinchilla’s happiness is simple: keep him healthy and make sure to give him plenty of attention. Just keep these pet chinchilla care tips in mind and you’ll do fine!

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photo credit: kasprzolSo, you’ve decided to purchase a chinchilla or maybe your adding to the pet family you already have. Either way, your chinchilla needs a safe and fun home. A large, multi level cage is best, especially if you have more than one. Chinchillas need enough room to move freely, jump around, play and bathe. Choose a water bottle that they can’t chew on (not plastic).
Chinchillas also need plenty of exercise for good heath and so they aren’t stressed or bored. An exercise wheel is great. You can also let you pet out in a room with supervision so they can explore. You have to be ready to take care of a chinchilla. There is alot to do for your pet to have good health and a happy habitat, but the rewards far out weigh the work.
The good news is Sharon L. Vanderlip DVM wrote “The Chinchilla Handbook (Barron’s Pet Handbooks)”. Thia is a great guide for beginners and good information for the pros too.The Chinchilla Handbook (Barron’s Pet Handbooks). Get your guide to informative Chinchilla Care.

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Chinchillas are active.  They like to jump, play and exercise.  Try to give them a home with several levels so they will have plenty of room.  Chinchilla care can be alot of fun, especially with more than one.
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