Sunnyastounded
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I have two Prevue Hendryx's Critter Cages with a female chin in one, and a male in the other. Every Friday I clean these cages by wiping down the toys, and the bottom wire grate after removing it. Afterwords; I empty the litter pan and wash that as well. During this time, the chinchilla whose cage I am currently cleaning is free roaming. I will pair the chins in the male's cage to begin breeding sometime this Fall (once my female grows large enough). My question is, with my cage situation, how could I best go about cleaning the cage with babies in it? I understand that letting them free roam during this time would be a big mistake for multiple reasons. Would isolation in a travel cage do the trick? Or would that be too traumatic? How about cleaning this cage with a moody pregnant female chin around the 90 day mark in her gestation period? Could I allow her to free roam, as long as she doesn't have heights to fall from?
I appreciate any advice on this matter.
P.S. I have noticed that many people are attacked for when they mention they are getting into breeding. Don't bother with me. I will not acknowledge your condescending comments. I have done extensive research, understand the risks and money costs, and developed what I believe are the right reasons for breeding. I do know that wire bottom cages are bad, but I have supplied many things to cover the uncomfortable, bumblefoot causing wire. The metal ramps and shelves have been substituted with wooden shelves and ledges. And the free roaming is supervised in my chinchilla proofed bedroom.
Thanks! :thumbsup:
I appreciate any advice on this matter.
P.S. I have noticed that many people are attacked for when they mention they are getting into breeding. Don't bother with me. I will not acknowledge your condescending comments. I have done extensive research, understand the risks and money costs, and developed what I believe are the right reasons for breeding. I do know that wire bottom cages are bad, but I have supplied many things to cover the uncomfortable, bumblefoot causing wire. The metal ramps and shelves have been substituted with wooden shelves and ledges. And the free roaming is supervised in my chinchilla proofed bedroom.
Thanks! :thumbsup:
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