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Step 1
So you’ve gotten your new chinchilla and you’re excited to get him or her home, but first you need a good cage for your new pet. Chinchilla cages come in a lot of different styles and sizes.
When you first start looking for a cage, look for one that is metal because chinchillas love 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 clean it regularly. You will also want to make sure that your pet’s new home has enough room for play and exercise. Chinchillas love to jump and play.
When you get your cage together, you’ll want to put it in a place where there is no wind and it should be out of direct sunlight. Chinchilla cages should be placed out of the sun because chinchillas have very long, thick hair and they like the temperature to be approximately between 60 and 75 degrees. -
Step 2
Now that you have found a perfect place for your new cage, its time to add some fun and accessories. Chinchillas love to hide, so maybe you can add a hide away box or some tunnels. You can add some shelves for jumping and lounging. A nice 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 nice addition for lounging and naps. There are plenty of different things to add. Try some of these and just see what you’re pet enjoys the best.
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Step 3
Your chinchilla will need to stay clean and they like to bathe. They do not like to get wet, so chinchilla dust keeps them clean and keeps their fur feeling soft. When you go to get 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 bathe without getting dust everywhere.
Now all you need is food, water, hay and some chew treats. Enjoy your new pet and your new cage!
Comments
sarahmcafee said
on 8/4/2009 Thank You! This was my first article. I appreciate the comment.
bossypants said
on 8/4/2009 Comprehensive information for keeping a pet chin happy and healthy! Thanks!