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These things should be considered necessities when considering adding a chinchilla to your household.
- Qualified chinchilla vet - in case of emergency, but needed up front
- Safe & appropriately sized cage
- Fresh quality pellets - fed freely
- Distilled or filtered water - given freely
- Fresh, dry, high-fiber, low-protein hay - given freely
- At least 2 types of safe, effective chews
- Indoor, temperature/humidity controlled environment
- Environment that is safe, and quiet enough to allow for sufficient daytime rest
- Regular, out of cage time for exercise & bonding
- Safe exercise wheel for in cage exercise (strongly recommended) - 15" diameter, solid surface, non-plastic
- Quality dust for bathing in appropriate container
- Appropriate & safe cage accessories
