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Necessities to owning a chinchilla
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Olivia Saucier
Here’s what you need starter to pro for a chinchilla care, extras as well. Has great tips and knowledge
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Cage Accessories/Toys
 
Food/Treats
 
Dust Bath
 
Cages/Feeders

Cage Accessories/Toys

 
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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
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Ledges to jump on, they also like chewing on it
KAYTEE Lava Ledge Small Animal Toy, 5.8-in - Chewy.com
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My chinchilla’s favorite type of toy
SUNGROW Rabbit Assorted Chew Ball Treats Cat & Guinea Pig ...
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Great for chewing and maintaining teeth length
WILD HARVEST Colored Fruit Flavored Wood Chews Small Pet Toy ...
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Chinchillas need to exercise, wheels are great for that
Kaytee Comfort Small Animal Exercise Wheel | Chewy.com
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Chinchilla Will enjoy playing, climbing, and sleeping on hammock
TRIXIE Suspension Bridge Small Pet Hammock - Chewy.com
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Great for hiding, sleeping, playing. Great for teeth maintenance
OXBOW Timothy Club Tunnel Small Animal Hideout - Chewy.com
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Chinchillas can be trained to pee in litter pans
LIXIT Small Pet Corner Litter Pan, Blue, Medium - Chewy.com
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Great way to help chinchillas stay cool
Kaytee Chin Chiller Granite Stone – Chewy.com
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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
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Food/Treats

 
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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
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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
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Chinchillas need a form a pellet to complete there nutrition needs
OXBOW Essentials Chinchilla Deluxe Chinchilla Food, 3-lb bag
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One of my chinchilla’s favorite treats!
EXOTIC NUTRITION Crunchy Swirls Small Pet Chew Toy, 4.7-oz bag
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My chinchilla enjoys playing and snacking on these treats
KAYTEE Crispy Chews Small Pet Toy, 3 count - Chewy.com
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Dust Bath

 
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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
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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
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Cages/Feeders

 
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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
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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
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I use this for pellets and treats
KAYTEE Stoneware Cavy Small Pet Bowl, Tan, 3-in - Chewy.com
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