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My chin doesn't seem to be liking the Oxbow hay I've been buying, so I am thinking of switching it up and trying some other brands. Back when I had rabbits, I used to give the hay from One ear up. I want to buy the four-pound mix and match box so I can try some different kinds. Are all of these...

Is Douglas fir okay to use as shelving? My Home Depot only has "Select pine" that costs $30 a board, and Doug fir. I'm going to lower tomorrow to see if they have any regular old untreated kd pine, but if not, I just want to know if it's okay. I haven't been able to find a clear answer, and I...

The breeder I was talking to has a male available mid June, so I reserved him. I'm so excited! This is a list of everything I have, and then what I am planning on buying. Am I missing anything? Thanks! Chinchilla Checklist (Purchased) Single critter nation cage (1) Lava Ledge (4) Willow sticks...

Okay, I think I will just do a few layers of fleece then. I will definitely use vinegar, I've always used it to wash my pets' stuff. Thanks for the pictures of your cage! It's always nice to see the way experienced owners set up their chin's home. I have one question about the wood ledges: Do...

Okay, I'll stick to wood shavings then. If I end up using fleece later, are there any safe options for an absorbent layer underneath? I think I will probably get a chinspin to start, and maybe add in a flying saucer when I get a bigger cage. I can definitely keep it cool enough, but I think...

Thanks for all the information! I don't plan on having any plastic in the cage, and I will definitely keep an eye on the fleece. I have several kinds of bedding stocked up, so if it doesn't work out, I can easily switch to paper or aspen. I will probably do bedding at first until/if he learns to...

I can figure out a way to keep the chinchilla and rabbit separate, thanks for letting me know about the dangers of keeping them near each other! The greenhouse is really just used to section of a part of the room so I can keep it cooler using a separate air conditioner. It has windows and a...

Hello! I figured I would just write out the general setup I'm planning on using if I get a chinchilla. It would be awesome if you guys had any advice, or could critic it! Room: I live in Arizona. The lack of humidity is nice, but it makes it hard to keep the room cold enough. To fix that, I...

Hello! I have been researching chinchillas lately, and am pretty interested in getting one or two at some point, providing I am capable of caring for them correctly. I have had fish, rabbits, rats, and a fox in the past. After my rats, I decided it would be nice to have a pet with a longer...