Saucer wheel?

[bianca]

Hi, i have a wheel like this http://www.totoro.com.hk/images/toy40.jpg for my chin. but i really want one like this http://www.chinchillaplanet.com/images/exercise-saucer.jpg just because i feel like he would like it better.

however, every pet store in my area ..... i dont know i just cant seem to find one anywhere!
anything local would be in Ontario, Canada. in the towns of newmarket or aurora. thank you!!

:wacko:

 

[Solarsis]

The chances of finding a flying saucer in a pet store are pretty much slim to none. Your best bet in an online store.

In Canada, the only dealer I know of would be Flowertown chinchillas. Here is the link

 

[danakscully64]

There is another chinchilla wheel that gets rave reviews from people on here called the Chin Spin, it's almost half the price as well. Not sure if there are Canadian online stores that carry it or if this site ships to Canada (pretty sure they do), but here's where I bought mine:

http://qualitycage.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=129_142_143_144

The 15" are recommended for chins, mine should be arriving in the mail on Thursday

 

[BoundNoFtWaL]

I went all over town here and was told by an exotic pet shop owner that he contacted the company that makes them and was told that they wont distribute, so you'll only be able to order one online. I got mine at chinworld.com for cheaper than I could find anywhere else, but I also ordered a large bag of dust and hay cubes so shipping divided ended up being less than if I would have ordered the saucer alone. I've had mine since November of last year and have yet to see my chin run it.

 

[BooBoo*TheKiddo*]

Does anyone know where else the chin spin can be ordered from?

 

[burritothechinchilla]

Yeah there aren't any in pet stores around here.

 

[Parkerspetchins]

Does anyone know where else the chin spin can be ordered from?

It is only available from Quality Cages as far as I know unless they have started using dealers which I haven't heard of.

 

[RadSteve]

I don't know what stores are in Canada, but I know my local Petsmart has saucers, though, they are plastic, not metal, which I believe is discouraged by members of these forums. I think.

 

[danakscully64]

^^^ Yes, chins should not have access to plastic.

 

[Solarsis]

I don't know what stores are in Canada, but I know my local Petsmart has saucers, though, they are plastic, not metal, which I believe is discouraged by members of these forums. I think.

Those saucers do not even compare in functionality and quality unfortunately. The plastic version is flimsy and does not attach to the cage, so chinchillas usually end up toppling it over within a jump or two. And yes, plastic in a chinchilla cage can be chewed, ingested and cause problems so it's not recommended. The metal wheels are a much better option.

 

[BooBoo*TheKiddo*]

It is only available from Quality Cages as far as I know unless they have started using dealers which I haven't heard of.

Oh wow what a variety lol Thanks Jean Marie