Plastic Ramps

I get a chinchilla from a breeder and I'm trading for a cage. The worker suggested a pet with ramps and plastic mold. I asked him if he wanted to chew the plastic or if it could be harmful, she said no. I'm still worried, the box had a picture of a chinchilla, sugar glider, and a rat, but I need to know if it will be a good cage for my new baby.

actually ... plastic is horrible. chin chew anything and eat some plastics. its best not to have plastic in the cage either. That means no plastic toys, plastic edges no, no plastic food dishes. If plastic is used, it can cause impaction in chinchillas sensitive stomach. I have a friend who has eaten his chin a little piece of plastic (the plastic was covered with wool, but the chin still got it) and the boy became very lethargic and need medication. In addition, my friend had to hand feed the chin for about a week to make sure it was a liquid diet. when a loss occurs, you may need to follow similar steps.

chin are very fragile and vulnerable to injury. so do your best to minimize the chances of this happening. And then, do chin ramps need. Add in lots of wood-leges he gives them a place to perch and something to chew. yep --- many uses!

Some people prefer the cages as a nation as Ferret. they are a bit expensive (around $ 170) but worth it. theyre durable and have lots of space. I bought the cage from PetSmart. its "luxury home chinchilla starter." it has ramps wire, and fortunately, I've had no problems with the metal floor (again, I have wood and other items covering the ground so that he never stood on the wire), but I still want to have a nation Ferret. And with the FN, you can add a second unit if you want to make it bigger, or if you get another chin.

There is so much to say about chinchillas. But Im going to refer you to a forum Chinchillas http://www.chins-n-hedgies.com/forums/
im a member and I love it. The people are very knowledgeable about chinchillas and photos from many of their cages. In addition, you can buy cornices, toys, food, candy, dust ... all other members at low prices. This way, you know that the items you buy for your chinchilla are safe (and fun).

If youre tight on money and the cage that you saw at the pet store to meet your needs, you can always take the plastic shelves and simply add the wooden cornices. but the son who support the cage can not be as thick / strong. more ... This is why many prefer the SNF. just something to think about.

Please join us on the forum and take a look at the housing section.

The plastic is good! even if he chews the chin, you can simply buy a new one! Wire funds are terrible. He claws get caught in them, then they tear them! imagine the pain "(normally never listen to a pet store as they just want to make money, but this time it was a good idea.'s chin will not ingest plastic naw just on her, but it some this may be prevented with lots of toys and things to do ~
Chin also like to climb and require lots of room! So, make sure its multiple litters ~
And since the chin is a rodent that they live longer and are happier with a buddy. So perhaps invest in a larger cage this way you will not have to buy another when you get your second, you'll probably since the fall in love with them and want nothing but the bestXD ~