What sized shelves are good?

[JessePolicy]

I plan on adding some shelves to my soon-to-be chinchilla cage.. I need some help on sizes though. [6''x6'' seems a little small to me, but I don't really know.. what do you guys think is a good size?] Also, how thick should they be?

 

[Ash]

Depending on the size of your cage, you want at least one shelf that runs the full length, and if possible, the full width. It will give your chin a place to stretch out. I used 8" wide wood when I made my shelves, and 1" thick wood. 6"x6" would be fine for resting ledges, and a little smaller (maybe 6"x4" or 3") would be fine for bouncing off ledges. Various lengths in between are OK also.

 

[tams]

I have 1 that runs along the top of the cage, 1 that runs the width. I also have 1 that is the length and 2 that are the width, but I slanted them to make a zig-sag like ramp. I also have 4 6x6" ledges, one that is about 6x9 that is next to the one that is the width, so it makes like a corner shelf. on the bottom I have a large, I want to say.....12x12" that is raised about 2-3" from the bottom of the cage. This is BY FAR their favorite place to chill. The will cuddle in the corner together, or hide under it. Oh, and I have 1 leap-n-ledge. A couple of my 6x6" ledges, they don't even touch. I rearrange the cage about once every couple weeks.