Best Cage?

[RNmama2girls1chin]

What kind of cages do you all have your chins in? My Angel is living in a Critter Nation cage, which seems pretty nice, but im curious if its good enough? Suggestions?

 

[Parkerspetchins]

I have Ferret Nations which are very similar to the CN. I love it. What do you not like about it or think is not good enough?

 

[Brittney]

I have Quality Cage Chinchilla Mansions. They are plenty big enough. One of which I have split down the middle and each side is still big enough.

 

[cmor1031]

Haha, of course CN's or FN's are "good enough"! They are some of the best cages you can buy for chinchillas, as long as you make some of the simple but necessary changes, like taking out the ramps and shelves...

 

[RNmama2girls1chin]

i really like the cage, i just want to make sure im giving my Angel the best, kinda making up for the pet store beginnings! she seems to like playing on the ramps, and im curious about what i should do to the shelves. she hasnt been chewing or anything, can you enlighten me??? thanks!!!!

 

[Stoli]

Here is my cage and we are very happy with it, it really practical.
http://www.superpetusa.com/product-list/habitat-defined-ferret-habitat.htm
They say it's for a ferret buy it works great for a Chin too.

 

[sublime5981]

The general consensus is to just replace the shelves with wood as it is safer. Some people have tried covering the shelves in fleece also but, I believe one person had a chin get to the plastic and develop an intestinal blockage. The ramps are not needed for chins and could actually injure them if their feet slip through.
Wire shelving or plastic parts are generally not advised in a chin cage. I wouldn't be reassured just because your chin hasn't chewed the plastic yet. It's more about "when" than "if" and it's better to be safe than sorry IMO.

 

[momenteller]

Do a search for "The Ferret Nation Club" thread. You can see how everyone has transformed their Ferret Nations and made them chin safe!

 

[Stackie]

I'm a huge fan of Ferret Nation cages. I've used them for a couple of years now. I currently have 3 set up and will be setting up the 4th once we finish moving.

 

[Jazicat]

We have a ferret nation cage now and love it. Because it opens the way it does it makes it easy for light daily cleanings. I also think it looks nicer in the house but that's just my opinion.

 

[Essentia]

The Critter Nations and Ferret Nations are widely loved on this website for chinchillas. You can't do much better. Great choice.