Oh this was super helpful! I plan to get a chinchilla- maybe two- for Christmas and I was having a bit of trouble separating good from bad when it came to cages and plastic and materials altogether. Thank you for making this! If you have time- could you do a cage tour of your cage? Just for a visual and toys and such. 😊
No problem! When I finally can get back to making videos I will create a cage tour. While you wait, I do a tour in this video ruclips.net/video/N75bnz92DYk/видео.html
@@Silverfishgoaway I didn't because if I am going to have a chinchilla I want to make sure that it has the best life and I'm not sure that I can give it that just yet but maybe one day...
the exotic nutrition cage is the cage that i am getting for my chin marvin! he’s a grumpy old school chinchilla and i took him home over the summer and we both fell in love. since going back to school he has bitten several people and just been super cranky, so i am taking him home to get him forever. unfortunately, being a school pet he doesn’t really get proper care and is currently in a dog crate with lots of plastic accessories. so we are getting him the exotic nutrition cage because i’ve heard so many good things, this video adding to that!! thanks!!
I have the cozypet rco4, it’s around 5 foot tall and doesn’t have any plastic etc , I personally really love the cage and has both a tray at the bottom and a grill on top (I put liners on the bars don’t worry!)
@@ChinVillain It is a pretty good cage , and I was looking at getting the size smaller for my third chin but unfortunately all of there products have been sold out for months :(
@@eleanorluann7137 Yeah I feel like its harder to get anything lately! I follow a fb group that has a lot of UK chinchilla owners. Its called Chinchillas Owners Group. If you are still looking for a cage, there might be suggestions there!
@@ChinVillain I was really excited for that when I noticed it. I've been seeing more and more people connecting multiple feisty ferret cages together too which is kind of cool. You can almost get 2 of those for the price of one DCN and end up with more space. Just gotta cover the ramps/levels and make a few adjustments. But can be a great way to save money and still provide space.
Just for reference for those looking for a cage: My chinchilla cage is made by Pawhut and it has the Ferret Nation bar spacing. We got our chinchilla when she was about 3 months old and we have never had any issues with our chinchilla trying to escape, getting out or getting stuck. Not saying it can't happen if they're younger or a smaller male. Just saying this is my experience. Also, if you think you might want the one with the smaller bars, just in case, keep in mind you might not feel the need for larger accessories now but one day you may want a bigger/heavier wheel made for chinchillas. I HIGHLY recommend these as the smaller ones just aren't big enough or durable enough for a full grown chinchilla. In this case you'll need a cage with more durable bars like Ferret Nation.
I've order a ferret nation cage for two female chinchilla that will be 5 month old when I'll get them. a double unit would I need to baby proof it? also I'm struggling to find a metal pan in uk any suggestion?
Soo they will chew plastic shelving but they won't chew them if covered in fleece FABRIC? I just bought two chins (6 and 7 mths old) and they've definitely sampled my clothes lol.
No pill fleece is a safe fabric as it does not have all of the strings that most fabrics have. However if you notice your chinchilla chewing holes in your fleece, you will have to use a different bedding option, but typically they will not chew fleece.
I have the prevue cage. What I did was cut out cardboard cover it in plastic bag then cover that in fleece lining for the floors. Then for the shelves & ladders I used fleece to cover those. & I don’t have any issues with my cage holding my wood shelving.
Thank you! So much information and it absolutely helped. I'm trying to find the best place for my Chinchilla babies. I'm trying to decide between my bathroom, which is my coolest room in the house, or in my closet. We chose the critter nation cage. Which area do you think is best?
Why do the cages look bigger. And how do I know what cages is right for my baby her cage is to smaller for her. So I been trying to upgrade her cages and I don't know what to get or buy it from
Can anyone help me out. I got my daughter a chinchilla a few months ago and the cage we got has a plastic tray at the bottom that slides in and out. Our chinchilla started chewing holes in the corners of the plastic tray and can now escape through them. Anyone have any suggestions for a cage that doesn’t have that plastic tray? Please and thank you
This cage can hold up to two chinchillas comfortably. Just be aware that anytime you have chinchillas living together they can start fighting and may need to be separated. So make sure to have a backup cage just incase.
The cage is rated for a 6 month chinchilla or older however it depends on how big they are. You can get away with them being younger. You just need to make sure they are not going to have a chance of trying to fit through the bars.
Im thinking of getting my first chinchilla but im hesitent To deside between cages and i live In finland so some of these dont exist here lmao but anyways im afraid that i Will get too small cage. Any tips? And i dont know what is line a good cage size for one chinchilla. And like so many questions but i dont wanna be a bother sorry😅
Cage size is very controversial. I would say the minimum size would be 2 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft. But I always suggest going larger. I have a few resources for you that might help with some of your other questions: ruclips.net/video/DWkFqrfz5mk/видео.html Care Sheet: bit.ly/38nBLVo Also since I won't be much support for product stuff being in the US and all, I would also suggest joining a few Facebook groups for support! I would recommend the group called "Ask a Breeder - Chinchillas" and the other group called "Chinchilla Owners Group". They hopefully will have some answers on where to get the best stuff in your area! And don't hesitate to ask me any other questions!
@@ChinVillain ive also kinda corsened on the cages that have the kind of like bars In the bottom. Should i but something over it? Also what is the like situation with bathroom thing should i have an like chew container (excuse my bad english) Or should i just have the bottom filled with chew but what about the bars. Im confused. I Really aprciiate the help. Ive been binge watching your videos for inspiration for a while now😅❤️
@@jarvine3216 Bars on the bottom of the cage is also a controversial thing. However it is technically safe as long as the bar spacing is small enough. However, I personal favor covering these bars with no pill fleece. There are a lot of people on the internet that make fleece liners for various different cages, but you can also just get fleece from the craft store and cut it to size and clip it to the bottom with metal clips. Here is an example of a fleece liner made for a cage with bottom bars: www.etsy.com/listing/472375141/prevue-hendryx-earth-tone-dusted-rose Chinchillas can sometimes be trained to pee in a litter box filled with aspen or pine shavings however, they will poop everywhere! If you use fleece, I would just wash the liners every 3 days and sweep the poop out with a broom everyday.
Is the triple ferret nation cage pretty sturdy?? does the whole cage wobble when the chins are running in a wheel for instance? I have a double nation now and am wanting to expand 😁 that was just a main concern of mine.. thank you so much! 😊
Yes, the cage does have a little bit of a wobble, but is still pretty stable. I have cut down the bottom shelf to add stability which has helped alot with that. I created a video on it if you are interested: ruclips.net/video/e2ySpXGHL_s/видео.html
Unfortunately, chinchillas cannot be in a glass cage because they are very prone to heat stroke and need good ventilation to prevent the cage from getting too hot.
I was thinking if I saved up for all of the stuff and a Chinchilla, I would put $200 into the cage. Do you think you could find a cage that is big enough for one Chinchilla that is $200 and under. Or maybe you could make a video of owning a Chinchilla on a budget.
I am researching as much as i can so i can convince my parents without them objecting i have aldready looked at hamsters and geinea pigs so i really hope there wont be problems with a chinchila😅
When I got my two chins, they came with a Quality cage each from the woman I rehomed them from. I personally didn’t like them at all. I couldn’t believe when I found out how much they cost! About $500 each?! Ridiculous!! 😂
What cage do you own for you chinchillas and what is your favorite chinchilla products? Let me know in the comments below! Ps. Sorry this is a day late! For some reason it just did not want to export!
i have a ferret nation!! The metal pans were life changing for me. My chin used to pull up the fleece and try to chew on the plastic pans. I tried everything, metal binder clips, putting her accessories on the open side but she’d still find a way.. it’s nice to not worry about that anymore but i wish the cage just came with metal pans 😅
So having 12 chinchillas... I have 5 triple ferret nations and 2 double critter nations. I definitely prefer the ferret nation for chinchillas as the critter nation bars have broken numerous times...so many I have lost count...the bars are so weak..not worth it. Ferret nation 💯
i bought a quality cage crafters double carrier and it just has a lot of rough edges and sharp pieces sticking out of the hinges?? i even cut myself on one and it makes me worried there are sharp bits on the inside too. it just makes me nervous about their other metal products. has anyone noticed this? i like the critter nation because the metal is coated and therefore smooth and rounded for no accidental cuts.
Chinchillas like vertical/tall cages with many stories and ledges. Chinchillas are surprisingly athletic animals. I've seen son pet owners put their chinchillas in hamster one story type cages. It's very sad.
@@dario_the_viking5472 Chinchilla's like to bite wood because their teeth are always growing so wire cages are best. Just make sure that the wood isn't treated with chemicals. A single chinchilla needs 4' x 4' x 3' (1.2m x 1.2m x 0.9m) space.
Looking at getting a chinchilla but ofcourse, I want to do as much research as possible! This video was great, thankyou!!
No problem! Let me know if you have any question of have any video requests!
Thx for this because I feel like my chinchillas cage is wayyyyy too small
me too:( my parents refuse to help buy a new one tho
@@hazel1971 same i’m saving up :(
I WANT ONE SO BAD ❤ currently planning everything out so i can have a cage ready by christmas
Oh this was super helpful! I plan to get a chinchilla- maybe two- for Christmas and I was having a bit of trouble separating good from bad when it came to cages and plastic and materials altogether. Thank you for making this! If you have time- could you do a cage tour of your cage? Just for a visual and toys and such. 😊
No problem! When I finally can get back to making videos I will create a cage tour. While you wait, I do a tour in this video ruclips.net/video/N75bnz92DYk/видео.html
I am getting my chinchilla probably on Christmas too I can't wait and believe me I've spent hours and hours researching everything for a chinchilla😄
@@THEchickennugget. did you get one I’ve had mine for 3 years how!
@@Silverfishgoaway I didn't because if I am going to have a chinchilla I want to make sure that it has the best life and I'm not sure that I can give it that just yet but maybe one day...
@@THEchickennugget. Aww. I can tell you’re going to be a great chinchilla parent and I wish you the best!
Thank you so much. The first cage I originally got my chinchilla with was a ferret cage and I was looking to upgrade and give him a proper habitat‼️
I'm on the fence on getting a chinchilla. So this is helpful
the exotic nutrition cage is the cage that i am getting for my chin marvin! he’s a grumpy old school chinchilla and i took him home over the summer and we both fell in love. since going back to school he has bitten several people and just been super cranky, so i am taking him home to get him forever. unfortunately, being a school pet he doesn’t really get proper care and is currently in a dog crate with lots of plastic accessories. so we are getting him the exotic nutrition cage because i’ve heard so many good things, this video adding to that!! thanks!!
Wow! Amazing video full of information! Thank you so much! Best I have seen so far
I have the cozypet rco4, it’s around 5 foot tall and doesn’t have any plastic etc , I personally really love the cage and has both a tray at the bottom and a grill on top (I put liners on the bars don’t worry!)
Wow haven't seen that cage before. Pretty nice! Looks like it is sourced from the UK. There are so many nice cages available in th UK. Kinda jealous.
@@ChinVillain It is a pretty good cage , and I was looking at getting the size smaller for my third chin but unfortunately all of there products have been sold out for months :(
@@eleanorluann7137 Yeah I feel like its harder to get anything lately! I follow a fb group that has a lot of UK chinchilla owners. Its called Chinchillas Owners Group. If you are still looking for a cage, there might be suggestions there!
I've seen that Bass Equipment Co. also makes a metal pan for the Feisty Ferret now too. :)
Oooo! Yes I haven't seen it! That's great!
@@ChinVillain I was really excited for that when I noticed it. I've been seeing more and more people connecting multiple feisty ferret cages together too which is kind of cool. You can almost get 2 of those for the price of one DCN and end up with more space. Just gotta cover the ramps/levels and make a few adjustments. But can be a great way to save money and still provide space.
@@cobykonneor That's great! It's an awesome chinchilla cage! Alot of space for way cheaper!
Just for reference for those looking for a cage: My chinchilla cage is made by Pawhut and it has the Ferret Nation bar spacing. We got our chinchilla when she was about 3 months old and we have never had any issues with our chinchilla trying to escape, getting out or getting stuck. Not saying it can't happen if they're younger or a smaller male. Just saying this is my experience. Also, if you think you might want the one with the smaller bars, just in case, keep in mind you might not feel the need for larger accessories now but one day you may want a bigger/heavier wheel made for chinchillas. I HIGHLY recommend these as the smaller ones just aren't big enough or durable enough for a full grown chinchilla. In this case you'll need a cage with more durable bars like Ferret Nation.
Thank you for this very helpful video
I've order a ferret nation cage for two female chinchilla that will be 5 month old when I'll get them. a double unit would I need to baby proof it?
also I'm struggling to find a metal pan in uk any suggestion?
I had one but I had to seel them both becuse we had to move house and I. Getting one after my b day so thx for this video
Soo they will chew plastic shelving but they won't chew them if covered in fleece FABRIC? I just bought two chins (6 and 7 mths old) and they've definitely sampled my clothes lol.
No pill fleece is a safe fabric as it does not have all of the strings that most fabrics have. However if you notice your chinchilla chewing holes in your fleece, you will have to use a different bedding option, but typically they will not chew fleece.
I have the prevue cage. What I did was cut out cardboard cover it in plastic bag then cover that in fleece lining for the floors. Then for the shelves & ladders I used fleece to cover those. & I don’t have any issues with my cage holding my wood shelving.
Could the last cage house 2 chinchilla's comfortably? I'm looking to own one (or two) again and I want to make sure I get everything right
QUALITY CRAFTERS CHINCHILLA MANSION? Yes this cage is perfect for a pair of chinchillas!
@@ChinVillain That's the one yes! That's great to know, thank you so much!
Thank you! So much information and it absolutely helped. I'm trying to find the best place for my Chinchilla babies. I'm trying to decide between my bathroom, which is my coolest room in the house, or in my closet. We chose the critter nation cage. Which area do you think is best?
I would probably try the bathroom as the air flow may be a bit better as well.
Why do the cages look bigger. And how do I know what cages is right for my baby her cage is to smaller for her. So I been trying to upgrade her cages and I don't know what to get or buy it from
Can anyone help me out. I got my daughter a chinchilla a few months ago and the cage we got has a plastic tray at the bottom that slides in and out. Our chinchilla started chewing holes in the corners of the plastic tray and can now escape through them. Anyone have any suggestions for a cage that doesn’t have that plastic tray? Please and thank you
how many chinchillas would fit in the prevue hendryx 495?
This cage can hold up to two chinchillas comfortably. Just be aware that anytime you have chinchillas living together they can start fighting and may need to be separated. So make sure to have a backup cage just incase.
Do you think the chin spin can work on ferret nation cage.
Do u need to have two chinchillas or will one be fine for do they need to have a friend
How old would they have to be to fit a ferret nation cage?
The cage is rated for a 6 month chinchilla or older however it depends on how big they are. You can get away with them being younger. You just need to make sure they are not going to have a chance of trying to fit through the bars.
@@ChinVillain Thank you so much for answering me! 💖 I’m very excited to get some fur babies and have been researching them for the past three days 😩
@@CheeseInLove6 Sure! No problem! Let me know if you have any other questions! I know it can be overwhelming!
Im thinking of getting my first chinchilla but im hesitent To deside between cages and i live In finland so some of these dont exist here lmao but anyways im afraid that i Will get too small cage. Any tips?
And i dont know what is line a good cage size for one chinchilla. And like so many questions but i dont wanna be a bother sorry😅
Cage size is very controversial. I would say the minimum size would be 2 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft. But I always suggest going larger.
I have a few resources for you that might help with some of your other questions:
ruclips.net/video/DWkFqrfz5mk/видео.html
Care Sheet:
bit.ly/38nBLVo
Also since I won't be much support for product stuff being in the US and all, I would also suggest joining a few Facebook groups for support! I would recommend the group called "Ask a Breeder - Chinchillas" and the other group called "Chinchilla Owners Group". They hopefully will have some answers on where to get the best stuff in your area!
And don't hesitate to ask me any other questions!
@@ChinVillain ive also kinda corsened on the cages that have the kind of like bars In the bottom. Should i but something over it? Also what is the like situation with bathroom thing should i have an like chew container (excuse my bad english) Or should i just have the bottom filled with chew but what about the bars. Im confused. I Really aprciiate the help. Ive been binge watching your videos for inspiration for a while now😅❤️
@@jarvine3216 Bars on the bottom of the cage is also a controversial thing. However it is technically safe as long as the bar spacing is small enough. However, I personal favor covering these bars with no pill fleece. There are a lot of people on the internet that make fleece liners for various different cages, but you can also just get fleece from the craft store and cut it to size and clip it to the bottom with metal clips.
Here is an example of a fleece liner made for a cage with bottom bars: www.etsy.com/listing/472375141/prevue-hendryx-earth-tone-dusted-rose
Chinchillas can sometimes be trained to pee in a litter box filled with aspen or pine shavings however, they will poop everywhere! If you use fleece, I would just wash the liners every 3 days and sweep the poop out with a broom everyday.
Is the triple ferret nation cage pretty sturdy?? does the whole cage wobble when the chins are running in a wheel for instance? I have a double nation now and am wanting to expand 😁 that was just a main concern of mine.. thank you so much! 😊
Yes, the cage does have a little bit of a wobble, but is still pretty stable. I have cut down the bottom shelf to add stability which has helped alot with that. I created a video on it if you are interested: ruclips.net/video/e2ySpXGHL_s/видео.html
Im thinking about adopting 2 chinchilla's and is it ok to have a glass cage???
Unfortunately, chinchillas cannot be in a glass cage because they are very prone to heat stroke and need good ventilation to prevent the cage from getting too hot.
@@ChinVillain thx for info
@@isam.2633 no problem!
I was thinking if I saved up for all of the stuff and a Chinchilla, I would put $200 into the cage. Do you think you could find a cage that is big enough for one Chinchilla that is $200 and under. Or maybe you could make a video of owning a Chinchilla on a budget.
I just want to say that if you're looking at "budget" cages-- you shouldn't be owning a chinchilla-- they're really not cheap.
I am researching as much as i can so i can convince my parents without them objecting i have aldready looked at hamsters and geinea pigs so i really hope there wont be problems with a chinchila😅
When I got my two chins, they came with a Quality cage each from the woman I rehomed them from.
I personally didn’t like them at all. I couldn’t believe when I found out how much they cost! About $500 each?! Ridiculous!! 😂
Im from malaysia and most of the cages aren't available there
What cage do you own for you chinchillas and what is your favorite chinchilla products? Let me know in the comments below!
Ps. Sorry this is a day late! For some reason it just did not want to export!
i have a ferret nation!! The metal pans were life changing for me. My chin used to pull up the fleece and try to chew on the plastic pans. I tried everything, metal binder clips, putting her accessories on the open side but she’d still find a way.. it’s nice to not worry about that anymore but i wish the cage just came with metal pans 😅
@@abbifurr3714 OMG! I know exactly what you mean. My chinchilla would pull up the fleece and hide under the fleece! haha! Such a struggle!
So having 12 chinchillas... I have 5 triple ferret nations and 2 double critter nations. I definitely prefer the ferret nation for chinchillas as the critter nation bars have broken numerous times...so many I have lost count...the bars are so weak..not worth it. Ferret nation 💯
@@michellewightman1380 YESS! I definitely agree! Ferret Nation all the way!
i bought a quality cage crafters double carrier and it just has a lot of rough edges and sharp pieces sticking out of the hinges?? i even cut myself on one and it makes me worried there are sharp bits on the inside too. it just makes me nervous about their other metal products. has anyone noticed this?
i like the critter nation because the metal is coated and therefore smooth and rounded for no accidental cuts.
My chinchillas crazy she eats cardboard plastic wood walls paint of the walls shoe laces and cat food
Yea chinchillas put everything in their mouths! That why you gotta watch those tricksters. Haha
Can you get one chinchilla
I should go named my chinchilla Houdini instead of Chili because he can get through 1 in spacing bars with ease...smh
All i can say is. This was very Cash Money of you.
It looks like a birdcage I would never put my chinchilla in a birdcage
These cages are design for small animals such as ferrets, rats, and chinchillas.
Chinchillas like vertical/tall cages with many stories and ledges. Chinchillas are surprisingly athletic animals. I've seen son pet owners put their chinchillas in hamster one story type cages. It's very sad.
@@dario_the_viking5472 Chinchilla's like to bite wood because their teeth are always growing so wire cages are best. Just make sure that the wood isn't treated with chemicals. A single chinchilla needs 4' x 4' x 3' (1.2m x 1.2m x 0.9m) space.