Recent content by Brittany85

I agree it is very frustrating. Everything I have is bought from a pet store but I know what to look for and what not to buy. I got some wood chews, apple sticks, loofa chews and a lava ledge from a private pet store. And a wooden house, dishes and glass water bottle from Petsmart. Also a...

Sounds like you got some great advice :) It's nice when people are receptive to what chinchillas need, got for you! Sounds like your chinchilla will have a perfect home soon!

I have the Ferret Nation 182!

Would you say that it would be okay to let a chin younger than 6 mos. jump around a little bit in a small bathroom as long as they aren't racing around and tiring themselves out?

Definitely do not let them have "dandelion drops" or 'fiesta sticks'. If the dandelion drops are these: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3157991 the first ingredient is sugar. Just because it is sold at pet stores and has a chinchilla on it doesn't make it safe, I know it's...

Welcome!

I just wanted to say I wouldn't get a chinchilla from a pet store. You won't be able to see the breeder's conditions or meet its parents/ relatives. Any pet store would say that if asked, I know this first hand as a few of my good friends work at a private pet store. They will tell you they get...

I found a place in Canada that makes metal pans: http://www.sunnymeadowscages.com/

I like it a lot. I bought a large Fleece blanket from walmart and 2 large towels. Also I got some metal binder clips. The towels go under the fleece and then I pin it down with the clips. I only need to change it every 1 and a half weeks and I never smell anything. In total it cost me around 25...

Doesn't seem like a good plan. Would the pee not kill the grass? What would be the point? To save money? If so why not use a fleece liner in the tray and throw it in the wash every week?

Thanks guys! I will move the lava ledge to give him a jumping ledge! Also the Hay house, I've yet to see him touch it but I was thinking if he does ever pee in it I will cut out the bottom. And yes melbur I'd love to get some more perches and toys! I will check that site out,

Good idea! Looks awesome!!

So I am finally happy with the way Tiko's FN 182 looks :-) I have only had him a few weeks so I would love to hear input from anyone, I hope I did everything up to chin standards. :-) The top level is his main hangout spot. He usually sleeps in his log house. His food is also up there as well...

Great cage!! What is on the floor of the cage? Also is it hard to clean?

I don't take Tiko out for play time as I don't have a chin-proof apartment. He has a 2 story Ferret Nation (182) and lots of chews and toys so I know he's not missing out :) I was just wondering, is there such thing as too much playtime? Not to pick on you "meiying" but do your chinchillas get...