Here’s what you need starter to pro for a chinchilla care, extras as well. Has great tips and knowledge
In the household, we have 2 chinchillas 7 year old Geordi and Guido that is 5 months!
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Cage Accessories/Toys
Food/Treats
Dust Bath
Cages/Feeders
Cage Accessories/Toys
I use this occasionally and add some treats to the inside till bowls unusable
KAYTEE Premium Timothy Chew-A-Bowl Small Animal Treats, 1 count
Ledges to jump on, they also like chewing on it
KAYTEE Lava Ledge Small Animal Toy, 5.8-in - Chewy.com
WILD HARVEST Colored Fruit Flavored Wood Chews Small Pet Toy ...
Chinchillas need to exercise, wheels are great for that
Kaytee Comfort Small Animal Exercise Wheel | Chewy.com
Chinchilla Will enjoy playing, climbing, and sleeping on hammock
TRIXIE Suspension Bridge Small Pet Hammock - Chewy.com
Great for hiding, sleeping, playing. Great for teeth maintenance
OXBOW Timothy Club Tunnel Small Animal Hideout - Chewy.com
Chinchillas can be trained to pee in litter pans
LIXIT Small Pet Corner Litter Pan, Blue, Medium - Chewy.com
Great way to help chinchillas stay cool
Kaytee Chin Chiller Granite Stone – Chewy.com
I like this Pan because of the wire on top, keeps cage cleaner, I also like that it attaches to cage to keep in place
Ware Scatterless Lock-N-Litter Small Animal Litter Pan, Regular
Food/Treats
I’ve always used this for my rabbits, I use it for my chinchilla as well. My preferred brand for store bought hay
Kaytee Natural Timothy Hay Small Animal Treat - Chewy.com
Chinchillas NEED hay in their diet, I give actual hay and a mix of these, helps keep cage cleaner and to keep chinchilla stimulated
KAYTEE Natural Timothy Blend Cubes Small Animal Food, 1-lb bag
Chinchillas need a form a pellet to complete there nutrition needs
OXBOW Essentials Chinchilla Deluxe Chinchilla Food, 3-lb bag
One of my chinchilla’s favorite treats!
EXOTIC NUTRITION Crunchy Swirls Small Pet Chew Toy, 4.7-oz bag
My chinchilla enjoys playing and snacking on these treats
KAYTEE Crispy Chews Small Pet Toy, 3 count - Chewy.com
Dust Bath
They make so many different ones. I prefer ones like this as it helps eliminate dust from getting everywhere. I mean EVERYWHERE
KAYTEE Chinchilla Dust Bath House, Color Varies, 9-in - Chewy.com
This is how chinchillas clean themselves they do dust baths since they can’t get wet
OXBOW Poof! Chinchilla Dust Bath, Blue Cloud, 2.5-lb jar - Chewy
Cages/Feeders
Chinchillas can’t get wet so don’t use a dish. Love this one as I can fill it without opening cage. Easy to use
FERPLAST Sippy Small Animal Water Bottle, 10-oz bottle - Chewy
I like this brand, comparable to ferret nation.. but cheaper. Also like this brand bc you can purchase additional levels. Chinchillas thrive with more levels
MIDWEST Critter Nation Deluxe Small Animal Cage, Double Story
I use this for pellets and treats
KAYTEE Stoneware Cavy Small Pet Bowl, Tan, 3-in - Chewy.com
These are personally my favorite cage liners I found. Great thickness for chins feet. But STAYS in place
Paw Inspired® Fitted Fleece Cage Liner Set for Ferret Nation, Critter Nation Single Unit (Bottom Pan Liner, Ramp Cover, Shelf Liner) for Ferrets, Rats, Chinchillas, Hedgehogs, Small Animals (Green)
You’ll thank me and yourself. Chins are messy and poops always on the floor from them hopping around in their cage…. Not with this, your welcome
