Frequently Asked Questions...
What do you think of this chinchilla cage?
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Oh I just noticed that the ramps are all wired, I guess that rules it out and I guess the same thing would be true with the other cages from the same seller almost at the bottom of the cage.
Is that right?
Can I inexpensively put something over it to make it more safe?
Answer:
You can cover wire bottom cages with any number of things.
Bathmats
Kitchen place mats
Cardboard
plastic from any number of sourses.
Keep in mind that it will be chewed up and swallowed, potentially causing blockages.
You've picked a good cage.
Here's another idea. It says Guinea Pig, but it'll work for chinchillas. Especially if you build up, not out.
It's brilliant!
http://www.guineapigcages.com/
 3 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage #0482* US $139.00 
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Bird Sugar Glider Cage 2483S* US $79.00
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage 2483S* US $79.00
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage Cages SA2483S* US $99.00
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Parakeet Canary Finch small birdCage 2483* US $79.00
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 5 level Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat Cage Cages* US $99.00
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 5 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat Cage Cages #2493* US $119.00
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 Bird Sugar Glider Chinchilla Rat Cage Parakeet Canary Finch Cage #2x2494* US $175.00
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 Ferret Chinchilla Rat Bird Sugar Glider Cage #3994* US $239.00
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 Sugar Glider Chinchilla Ferret Rat w / removable divider 0434* US $269.00
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 Bird Ferret Sugar Glider Chinchilla Rat cage cages A-421 Black US $128.88
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 X Large 3 Levels Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider 3997 US $228.88
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage Cages SA2483 US $59.88
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 32" Chinchilla Sugar Glider Bird Parrot Cage Flight rabbit Breeding Aviary DH32 US $179.99
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 Bird Ferret Sugar Glider Chinchilla Rat cage cages US $138.88
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 2 rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, ferret,sugar glider sleep bag, snuggle pouchs US $6.25
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 3 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage #0482** US $139.00
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Bird Sugar Glider Cage 2483S** US $79.00
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage 2483S** US $79.00
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage Cages SA2483S** US $99.00
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Parakeet Canary Finch small birdCage 2483** US $79.00
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 5 level Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat Cage Cages** US $99.00
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 5 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat Cage Cages #2493** US $119.00
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 Bird Sugar Glider Chinchilla Rat Cage Parakeet Canary Finch Cage #2x2494** US $175.00
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 Ferret Chinchilla Rat Bird Sugar Glider Cage #3994** US $239.00
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 Sugar Glider Chinchilla Ferret Rat w / removable divider 0434** US $269.00
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 5 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat Cage Cages 2493 Black US $104.88
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 Large 3 Level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rats 0489 US $129.95
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 3 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage #0482*, US $139.00
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Bird Sugar Glider Cage 2483S*, US $74.99
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage 2483S*, US $59.00
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage Cages SA2483S*, US $94.99
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Parakeet Canary Finch small birdCage 2483*, US $59.00
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 5 level Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat Cage Cages*, US $99.00
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 5 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat Cage Cages #2493*, US $94.99
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 Bird Sugar Glider Chinchilla Rat Cage Parakeet Canary Finch Cage #2x2494*, US $175.00
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 Ferret Chinchilla Rat Bird Sugar Glider Cage #3994*, US $239.00
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 Sugar Glider Chinchilla Ferret Rat w / removable divider 0434*, US $269.00
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 3 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage #0482 -4 colors available US $139.00
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage Cages SA2483S Black or White US $99.00
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 Bird Sugar Glider Chinchilla Rat Cage Cages #2x2494 Black or White US $175.00
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 Ferret Chinchilla Rat Bird Sugar Glider Cage #3994 4 colors available US $219.00
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 Sugar Glider Chinchilla Ferret Rat Divided Cage US $249.00
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 Small Animal Cage,Sugar Glider,Chinchilla Ferret 705 US $79.99
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage Cages SA2483 US $74.88
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 3 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage #0482 -4 colors available* US $139.00
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 Medium 3 Level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat 3923/701H White US $49.95
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 Large 3 Levels Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat 3973 US $69.95
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 3 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage #0487 -4 colors available US $138.88
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 3 levels Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage 4 colors available US $138.88
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 Bird Ferret Sugar Glider Chinchilla Rat cage cages 0487 Black Vein US $138.88
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 4 Levels Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage White US $72.95
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 Large 3 Level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat 3974S US $68.95
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 5 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat Cage 2493S US $104.45
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 Bird sugar glider ferret Chinchilla Rat cage 2493x2 US $179.50
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 5 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat Cage Cages 2493S Black Cage US $104.45
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 4 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage 2483W/Stand Black US $99.88
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 Medium 3 Level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat 3924 US $48.88
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 5 Level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Large Bird 2493S US $109.95
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 5Level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider SmallAnimal 2493S US $104.45
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 Medium 3 Level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat 3923/701H Black US $49.95
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 Large 32x20x53 Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat Small Animal Cage A-421 Black US $128.88
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 5 level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Rat Cage 2493S Black US $104.45
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 Pet Rat Hammock,Ferret, Rabbit, Chinchilla,Cat, 5 Sizes US $11.99
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage Cages SA2483 Black US $74.88
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 30x18" Sugar Glider Parrot Bird Ferret Chinchillas Cage Flight w Ladder Stand US $113.90
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 30" Sugar Glider Parrot Bird Flight Chinchillas Cage Aviary Finch w Ladder Stand US $113.90
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 5 Level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage 94_4114PLBK US $199.99
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 Littlest Pet Shop PINK SUGAR CHINCHILLA #2116 US $7.99
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 Large 3 Level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage 0482 US $129.95
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 Large 3 Level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage Green US $138.88
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 4 Levels Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage Black US $74.88
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 XLarge3 Level Ferret Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage 2997 US $237.39
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 4 level Rat Chinchilla Sugar Glider Cage Cages S2483 Black US $74.88
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 Fleece snuggle sack, pet sleeping bag, Hedgehog, Sugar glider, Chinchilla, Rat US $6.99
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 LARGE Sugar Glider~Rat~Chinchilla WATERPROOF BondingBag US $20.90
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Learning About Chinchillas
Chinchillas are a family of rodents that can be kept as pets due to their playful and lovable personalities and their one of a kind fur that makes pet owners love them so much. Chinchilla fur is regarded as the softest animal fur in the world. Chinchillas have sixty hairs per hair follicle while humans and other animals only have one! For this same reason, chinchillas do not have fleas as it is said that parasites would only suffocate underneath their thick coat. Chinchilla hair is denser than any other animal known to man. The drawback is that chinchillas have been hunted to near extinction – and the giant ones are already extinct due to hunting. To make a single chinchilla fur coat, about a hundred chinchillas are slain.
The first domesticated chinchillas were primarily grey, but pet owners bred animals to get different colors. The most common chinchilla colors are white, white with gray or black patches, violet, black velvet, brown velvet, and the color pattern that makes the chinchilla look like a panda. Chinchillas roll in volcanic ash to clean their fur. Their coats are so thick that if they get wet, moisture gets trapped under their fur and encourages fungus and ringworm growth. This is why chinchillas stay dry, and as a pet owner, you should give them a water bath. By rolling in volcanic ash, chinchillas get to remove oil, moisture and dead skin cells from their fur. Domestic chinchillas enjoy a sand bath and can be given a bath several times a week. Be careful on not overdoing it as the skin may get too dry.
Chinchillas are used in being with other chinchillas. Chinchillas of the same sex can live together in one crib as long as there is a lot of space. A male can live with a lot of females without any problems. But two males living in the same crib with even just one female most likely results to fighting. As for the cage, it should be roomy since a small space can make one of the chinchillas a little territorial.
Chinchillas have sensitive stomachs, so take care in what you feed to them. Pet shops sell chinchilla food, and you can ask them what else you can give your pet. Hay is something you can always give to your chinchilla without worrying. You can also give dandelion leaves, sugar-free cheerios, or rode hip as treats. Be warned, though, as chinchillas can get diabetes and obesity; so make sure you watch their diet and give them room for exercising. As for water, use a water bottle instead of a bowl. Bowls will attract algae. Also, your pet can get wet if it has a dish full of water in its cage.
Chinchillas have great personalities that you as an owner will surely love. For their build, they enjoy running, jumping and climbing – so will you over their antics! Since they bath in sand, they can leave it all over your house – but besides that, they are very easy to care for.
About the Author
Chloe T. Davis is an animal lover and proud owner of six adorable chinchillas. Chloe built the site www.chinchillapetcenter.com to provide useful information for soon-to-be, as well as experienced, chinchilla owners.
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