Cage Ideas?

[stephysaurusrexx]

I'm getting my first chin on Saturday, and the cage we have for him is kind of like the link below..just a little bigger and there are just two solid levels.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3057119

so far we have his house in there, along with a chinny ledge and a couple chew toys. I plan on getting a wheel eventually, but what other things can I do with his cage? I've looked at any pictures of cages I could find and think they're amazing - I'm just not gifted in the crafting department so I have no idea how to make anything cute for my chin :[.
Anyone have any ideas of what I can buy/try to make for my chin?
Thanks!

 

[threewingedfury]

Well first off, you're gonna want to take the wire ledges out and if you have any ramps, take those out also. You can get wood ledges specially made by members here to go across the cage. I have that cage for a quarantine cage for my gliders and it won't hold together well without something going across the width of the cage, which is going to make the cage very flimsy for a chinchilla. I know you mentioned that your cage is larger, but if its made the same, then be careful when you take out the wire ledges because the cage won't be as sturdy, but it's better safe than sorry.

There are members on here who make safe and cheap supplies for your chinnie. You can check them out under the Chinchilla Supply Stores link.

http://www.chins-n-hedgies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=546&highlight=stores

 

[stephysaurusrexx]

yeah the cage is only temporarily because we got it for free. there is just one solid piece for the second level that goes the whole length and width of the cage, besides where the ramp is in the corner. i know that wire isn't the best idea, so i'm planning on getting another cage soon.
thanks for the link of all the sellers and their websites! i want to buy so many things from some of these guys ^.^