The Ferret Nation Club

[ChinnieShop]

Hello Jailbreakroxxx,
I have that exact same cage, it is from Prevue. I have had it for a few years, what I did to give you some ideas is I took out the middle wire section, and all the ramps and plastic platforms. I made some wooden platforms and I actually fit about 6 different ones, with no ramps. Added some smaller lave and wooden ledges as well. I left the wire bottom because I still use wood shavings on the bottom pan. Most of the bottom is covered with chill pads and other little things they can jump on. The only reason I left the bottom is because they are accustomed to going down there on one of the corners to pee. Hope this helped!

 

[Woodrow724]

Finally!! We have joined the Ferret Nation club!!

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[Annieo]

OMG...that looks adorable! I hope the boys love their new fleece goodies!

 

[Twilight Chinchillas]

Squeeeeeeeeeek!! I LOVE IT!!!!!

 

[Shooper]

Set up looks great!

 

[LiquidBlue]

D: amazing, I didn't think of changing the cage...looks like a fun project. Very creative.

 

[Woodrow724]

Thanks! I'm so happy with everything! Thanks for the awesome fleece Annie!!

 

[LoveBug]

woot love the cage Kaity! looks great and i'm sure the boys will love it

 

[SactoChinMom]

Looks great.

 

[ARepko]

Fleece Cage Liners?

Hi Everyone! I currently use Carefresh to line my chin's cages but i'm finding I buy it too frequently and it's making my wallet unhappy.

What can I put underneath the fleece to prevent their feet from getting stuck in the grates?

Thanks!:hmm:

 

[Brittany]

Very nice Woodrow!

 

[Dawn]

Hi Everyone! I currently use Carefresh to line my chin's cages but i'm finding I buy it too frequently and it's making my wallet unhappy.

What can I put underneath the fleece to prevent their feet from getting stuck in the grates?

Thanks!:hmm:

depends on the type of cage you have, but sounds like you could use slate/tile which you can find in a variety of sizes at your local home hardware store (ie. homedepot/lowes). They also make great chinchilla "coolers"...for them to lay on that is when it's warm.

 

[Shooper]

OK, set up the newest FN 142 for my babies that are coming in a few weeks, took the second level off the ratties FN142 because the glider was in it and I moved him (he was peeing all over the bars) and of course Charlie and Inca have their own FN142 (did I mention that I love the Ferret Nations). This is now my dining room!

 

[Duhh001]

Peace!!!

Finally got in all of my new fleece set and just put it all in this week. Looks great thanks to Annie-O, and the awesome toys from Twilight. Chilly, Big Bertha, Sarah, and Emily thank you!

Now what to do next???

 

[Annieo]

It looks fantastic! Very cosmic.

 

[Twilight Chinchillas]

I love the print you chose! Your cages look like a ton of fun. Spoiled chins you have!

 

[Godofgods]

love the look Duhh001! One thing Ill mention just in case tho, that 'edible hut' on the tray of the second floor could be problematic. (assuming thats what I'm thinking it is). I no it gave my chin some digestive problems from chewing on it. Luckily they went away when i took it out tho. - Figured id warn ya just in case. Love the design to lol

 

[Duhh001]

love the look Duhh001! One thing Ill mention just in case tho, that 'edible hut' on the tray of the second floor could be problematic. (assuming thats what I'm thinking it is). I no it gave my chin some digestive problems from chewing on it. Luckily they went away when i took it out tho. - Figured id warn ya just in case. Love the design to lol

So far no problems. I give them multiple types of hay and high quality Oxbow pellets. That's months of chewing from 4 Chins. I also make sure they have plenty of other chew toys, kept Twilight busy for awhile making them.

The next thing I need is to find a bigger litter box, than just large ceramic dog bowls.

 

[chinchillalover0927]

it really is best that you take the edible hut out, they are not good for chins because they are high in sugar i believe. Alot of people on the forum recomend that they are not used with chinchillas at all, no matter how slow they chew on them.

So far no problems. I give them multiple types of hay and high quality Oxbow pellets. That's months of chewing from 4 Chins. I also make sure they have plenty of other chew toys, kept Twilight busy for awhile making them.

The next thing I need is to find a bigger litter box, than just large ceramic dog bowls.

 

[LoveBug]

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what is in that plastic dish there on the bottom by the wheel??