NewChinGuy
Member
Hello everyone! I'm new to this site, and decided to register because I'm getting a new chin this weekend and need to know as much as possible because I'm one of those people who stresses over everything if I see something that worries me- especially when it comes to pets. First things first.. what kind of toys make good for Chinchillas? Unfortunately, where I live the pet stores are somewhat limited, so I'm extremely worried about getting recommended products for a quick sale rather than safe for my pet.
I've also purchased a few things, and if someone wouldn't mind looking them over I'd appreciate your guys' input on whether or not they should stay or go(I'm still within the return policy of the store, I'm just having second thoughts about it while reading online.)
Firstly, the cage:
Kaytee Ferret Home Plus(The box says ideal for chinchillas- I'm debating this. The plastic on base and shelving presents a problem in my mind- I can get wooden shelves built if I catch my Chin nibbling, but the base seems like it would be an issue to replace if I see nibble marks. The wire is spaced 1" apart, if that helps.
Bedding:
Living World Fresh N' Comfy, Blue I'm a little worried about my little guy eating it.
Diet:
Pellets: Oxbow Essentials: Deluxe Chinchilla Food < I don't really know much about pellets, but this one seems alright to me.
Treats:Brown's Extreme! High-C Small animal treats. This one was recommended to me at the pet store.
Hay: Living World Timothy Chews Basically Timothy Hay, compressed into cubes. I'm assuming you can just leave a cube in the cage and the Chinchilla will nibble on it, or play with it?
Chews: Super Pets Lava Bites - Are these meant to be hung in the cage? With what?
Living World Nibblers: Kiwi Sticks Kiwi is supposed to be safe for chins- can I leave these on the floor of the cage? Or must they be hung somehow as well?
Wheel: Super Pet Giant Silent Spinner Chinchilla Wheel(12") I've read that wheels shouldn't be made of plastic- in fact, most of the cage should be metal or wood.. but are these safe? Unfortunately the petshops here don't carry larger metal wheels, or wheels that aren't wire/have spokes.
I apologize if these questions make some of you want to hang your head in shame, or if they've been asked before. Like I said, I'm super wary of being conned into a quick sale and then finding out the consequences later on. I appreciate the help, everyone! Here's hoping I can get all of this sorted soon so I can welcome a Chinchilla to my home!
(If anyone can recommend any toys while you're here, I'd appreciate it.)
I've also purchased a few things, and if someone wouldn't mind looking them over I'd appreciate your guys' input on whether or not they should stay or go(I'm still within the return policy of the store, I'm just having second thoughts about it while reading online.)
Firstly, the cage:
Kaytee Ferret Home Plus(The box says ideal for chinchillas- I'm debating this. The plastic on base and shelving presents a problem in my mind- I can get wooden shelves built if I catch my Chin nibbling, but the base seems like it would be an issue to replace if I see nibble marks. The wire is spaced 1" apart, if that helps.
Bedding:
Living World Fresh N' Comfy, Blue I'm a little worried about my little guy eating it.
Diet:
Pellets: Oxbow Essentials: Deluxe Chinchilla Food < I don't really know much about pellets, but this one seems alright to me.
Treats:Brown's Extreme! High-C Small animal treats. This one was recommended to me at the pet store.
Hay: Living World Timothy Chews Basically Timothy Hay, compressed into cubes. I'm assuming you can just leave a cube in the cage and the Chinchilla will nibble on it, or play with it?
Chews: Super Pets Lava Bites - Are these meant to be hung in the cage? With what?
Living World Nibblers: Kiwi Sticks Kiwi is supposed to be safe for chins- can I leave these on the floor of the cage? Or must they be hung somehow as well?
Wheel: Super Pet Giant Silent Spinner Chinchilla Wheel(12") I've read that wheels shouldn't be made of plastic- in fact, most of the cage should be metal or wood.. but are these safe? Unfortunately the petshops here don't carry larger metal wheels, or wheels that aren't wire/have spokes.
I apologize if these questions make some of you want to hang your head in shame, or if they've been asked before. Like I said, I'm super wary of being conned into a quick sale and then finding out the consequences later on. I appreciate the help, everyone! Here's hoping I can get all of this sorted soon so I can welcome a Chinchilla to my home!
(If anyone can recommend any toys while you're here, I'd appreciate it.)