Chinchilla swing

[Twilight Chinchillas]

Good idea!!!!

 

[Twilight Chinchillas]

I have an idea for a chinchilla shelf, and was wondering what size everyone generally uses/prefers??

 

[3CsMommy]

I usually use 1x8. 1x6 isn't that much bigger than the chin.

 

[Twilight Chinchillas]

I usually use 1x8. 1x6 isn't that much bigger than the chin.

I have 1x6 upward to a 1x10 pieces. Just wasn't sure about preference to length. I generally use 22 inch long pieces myself since my cages are 24 wide.

 

[Allyson]

I have 1x6 upward to a 1x10 pieces. Just wasn't sure about preference to length. I generally use 22 inch long pieces myself since my cages are 24 wide.

I use 1x6 in all my cages. None of my chins have problems with that size, they all sit/sleep on them including my pig-chin Lexi, who weighs about 880grams.

 

[tati121]

I use 1x6 as well.

Have you given any more though to multi-level chin homes? Watson and I would love to hear what you have to say about it!

 

[ChinnyMom]

oh, that would be sweet - a multi level chin house with roof top patio out the doorway of the top level!

 

[chichismama]

Great!!!

 

[Twilight Chinchillas]

I use 1x6 as well.

Have you given any more though to multi-level chin homes? Watson and I would love to hear what you have to say about it!

I haven't yet, but when I do, I'll let you know first! lol

 

[3CsMommy]

I have a FN, so the shelves are either 36" or 24" w/ the corners taken off to flush to three edges when I screw them in. For everything else I tend to go w/ 8" (between shelves, height of their hide, etc.) since they're roughly the size of your hand, which is 8" from thumb tip to the tip of your little finger.

 

[Twilight Chinchillas]

So roughly the same size as say a Quality cage shelf then. If you have pictures, I'd love some visuals. Thanks for the input! I need to start writing things down on paper, as well as those ideas that come in the middle of the night, and so easily forgotten once I wake up!

 

[Twilight Chinchillas]

Some people just won't give up! LOL So here is my idea of a multi level house!!!
Nah, a snow day so had to play with building blocks!!

The front of the house would have a hole on the right for the chin to go into,then a hole on the upper left hand side going into the top house.
I could put a little ledge on the landing/patio and make a pillow, or leave it as it is. Do keep in mind I was using scrap wood, and wood cut for other things so it is a bit rough, but gives you a general idea.
Any ideas or suggestions are welcome!

 

[3CsMommy]

I have some pics of my cage in my profile album. I can get specific measurements when I'm home and find a tape measure.

As for the house, I like it. You could even do a slight inset on the "patio" part sized to hold a Chinchiller so they can have a place to "chill out" that won't fall off the shelf.

 

[tati121]

Some people just won't give up! LOL So here is my idea of a multi level house!!!
Nah, a snow day so had to play with building blocks!!

The front of the house would have a hole on the right for the chin to go into,then a hole on the upper left hand side going into the top house.
I could put a little ledge on the landing/patio and make a pillow, or leave it as it is. Do keep in mind I was using scrap wood, and wood cut for other things so it is a bit rough, but gives you a general idea.
Any ideas or suggestions are welcome!

Love it! A little patio with a fleece pillow would be too cute! Keep up the great work, you've definitely suckered me into being a lifelong customer!! :thumbsup:

 

[Twilight Chinchillas]

I have some pics of my cage in my profile album. I can get specific measurements when I'm home and find a tape measure.

As for the house, I like it. You could even do a slight inset on the "patio" part sized to hold a Chinchiller so they can have a place to "chill out" that won't fall off the shelf.

Oh I can see it now. A little patio area for a fleece pillow in the winter time, and a chinchiller during the summer! lol Great idea!
Hmm or a house but instead of a pool a removable dusting area! I need an off switch for the brain. It hurts!!

I can make a multiple level house, but this would be something specially made to order. So whenever Watson is ready.