Thoughts when shopping for chinchilla cages.

So you’ve gotten your new chinchilla and you’re excited to get him or her home, but first you need a nice house for your new pet. Chinchilla cages are built in several different styles and sizes.

When you first start looking for a cage, search for one that is metal because chinchillas like to chew on things and he or she won’t be able to chew through the metal. Choose a house with a bottom tray for easier cleaning. Line it with news paper and clean it regularly. You will also want to make sure that your pet’s new home has plenty of room for play and exercise. Chinchillas like to jump and play.

When you get your cage set up, you’ll want to put it in a location 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 long, thick hair and they like the temperature to be approximately between 60 and 75 degrees.

Now that you have found a perfect spot for your new cage, its time to add some fun and accessories. Chinchillas love to hide, so you can add a hide away box or some tunnels. You should put in some shelves for jumping and lounging. A good addition to all chinchilla cages is an exercise wheel. Its good for your new pet’s 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 you’re pet enjoys the best.

Your chinchilla will need to stay clean and they love to bathe. They don’t like to get wet, so chinchilla dust keeps them clean and keeps their fur soft. When you get ready to buy a dust bath house, find one that attaches to the inside of the cage. You will want to get one that detaches and is enclosed. You want one that is enclosed so your pet can take a bath without getting dust everywhere.

Now all you need is food, water, hay and some chew toys. Enjoy your new pet and your new cage!