Is it possible...

[pinkpiggy1989]

Is it possible for a chin to chew through the metal bars of a Ferret Nation cage? I know it sounds kind of dumb, but my chins chew EVERYTHING! One of my girls in particular, chews on the bars of her cage CONSTANTLY! She'll chew a good 30 minutes straight if I allow her too. I usually tap the side of the cage and she'll stop, but eventually goes back at it. I've tried different wood, chews, toys, etc. There is ALWAYS a large variety of chews and a pile of hay in the cage at all times. I also have a hanging wood toy and a wood hidey hut in the cage. I'm really worried she might actually chew through the cage if she continues to chew like that in the same spot, or even chip a tooth! No matter how many toys she has or how much I let her out for playtime, she still chews!

 

[button]

I dont have a fn cage so i dont know what there like. I know one of my chins have chewed through 1/4" aluminium bar in one night! Now all my toys hang on chain to stop them getting hold of one spot and nibble away.

 

[cooljm94]

My girl does the same thing, I've posted something about this before no one mention them chewing through the bars. I blow in my girls face when she does it and she hates when I do that. I believe its just something female chinchillas like to do. Maybe try to cover that area with fleece, or wood or twigs?

 

[Laurie]

I don't think this is a dumb question. I have chins who also chew on the cage bars as well as nibbling on their metal wheels. I have had my FN's for over 4 years and so far now one has gone through the bars and they don't look close to it yet either.