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Shop chinchilla cages: tall rolling metal cages with several levels, ramps and platforms, ferret-style cages with hammocks, multi-level small animal cages with lockable wheels and removable trays, and compact two-tier cages. This page is for chinchilla owners who need height for jumping, and many of these cages also suit ferrets and rats. Below is how much space a chinchilla needs, what flooring protects its feet, and how to keep it cool enough.
How big a chinchilla cage should be
Chinchillas are athletic leapers, so height and levels matter as much as floor space. VCA Animal Hospitals recommends at least 3 feet long, 2 feet deep and 3 feet tall for one chinchilla, and about 3 by 2 by 5 feet for a pair. The tall rolling cages here, around 45 to 59 inches high, are built for that.
Multiple levels joined by ramps and platforms let a chinchilla leap and climb. Check that there are no gaps between platforms and the cage wall where a foot or leg could get caught, and that levels are not so far apart that a fall could injure your pet.
Wire, flooring and feet
Metal cages are the right choice, because chinchillas chew through wood and plastic. VCA notes that galvanized wire can be harmful if chewed, so check the cage finish and replace any part your chinchilla gnaws.
Wire floors and wire ramps can cause sore feet. Cover part of each wire level with solid flooring, such as untreated wood or a solid platform, so your chinchilla can rest its feet. Removable trays under the levels make cleaning faster and stop droppings falling through.
Keeping a chinchilla cool
Chinchillas overheat easily because of their dense fur. VCA advises keeping the room between about 50 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit, never above 80, with low humidity. Place the cage away from windows, heaters and direct sun, and consider a cool marble or granite slab inside for your chinchilla to lie on.
Rolling cages with lockable wheels make it easy to move the cage to the coolest room in summer. Watch for heavy breathing, lethargy or lying stretched out, which can be signs of heat stress and are a reason to cool your pet and call a vet.
Setting up the inside
Add a hideout on at least one level, chew blocks or apple wood sticks for their ever-growing teeth, and a hay rack. Avoid cedar and pine shavings as bedding. A hanging water bottle keeps water clean.
Chinchillas bathe in dust, not water. Offer a dust bath box with special chinchilla dust for about 10 to 15 minutes a day, then remove it so it does not become a toilet. Hammocks suit ferrets and rats more than chinchillas, which may chew fabric.
Cleaning and daily care
Spot clean droppings and wet patches daily and change bedding weekly. Pull-out trays and wide double doors make the job easier, and doors that open fully let you reach every level.
Chinchillas need time out of the cage every day in a safe, chinchilla-proofed room, with cords hidden. Check teeth, feet and droppings as you clean. A chinchilla that stops eating, has wet fur around the mouth or produces fewer droppings needs an exotic vet quickly.
What size cage does a chinchilla need?
At least 3 feet long, 2 feet deep and 3 feet tall for one, and about 5 feet tall for a pair. Taller is better, with several levels and ramps for jumping.
Can chinchillas live in a ferret cage?
Many ferret cages suit chinchillas well because they are tall with several levels. Check the bar spacing is narrow enough, cover wire floors with solid platforms, and remove fabric hammocks if your chinchilla chews them.
Are wire floors bad for chinchillas?
All-wire floors can cause sore feet. Cover part of each level with solid flooring, such as untreated wood or a solid shelf, so your chinchilla always has a comfortable place to stand.
How hot is too hot for a chinchilla?
Keep the room below about 80 degrees Fahrenheit, ideally between 50 and 68, with low humidity. Chinchillas are prone to heatstroke, so never place the cage in sun or near a heater.
How often should I clean a chinchilla cage?
Spot clean daily and change all bedding weekly. Wash food dishes and the water bottle regularly, and do a full clean of the trays and levels every week or two.