Has anybody tried this with chinchillas? I am just concerned about their toes getting caught in the mesh as they run.
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I use mine for Sugar Gliders who also have delicate feet. The mesh is flexible and has larger than expected holes in the mesh. I would say safe for your chinchillas toes. I love this wheel because after the initial investment you can order replacement tracts and other goodies for it from the manufacturer website. Even pick the colors of the front and back. I have emailed the customer service and had all my concerns addressed. They will tell you the best size for your chinchilla. There is a large size and a smaller size. I have the biggest for mine... My gliders jump with in it , and don't always run. It is a wonderful and exceptionally quiet investment that is worth every penny! I use mine for Sugar Gliders who also have delicate feet. The mesh is flexible and has larger than expected holes in the mesh. I would say safe for your chinchillas toes. I love this wheel because after the initial investment you can order replacement tracts and other goodies for it from the manufacturer website. Even pick the colors of the front and back. I have emailed the customer service and had all my concerns addressed. They will tell you the best size for your chinchilla. There is a large size and a smaller size. I have the biggest for mine... My gliders jump with in it , and don't... » Read More I use mine for Sugar Gliders who also have delicate feet. The mesh is flexible and has larger than expected holes in the mesh. I would say safe for your chinchillas toes. I love this wheel because after the initial investment you can order replacement tracts and other goodies for it from the manufacturer website. Even pick the colors of the front and back. I have emailed the customer service and had all my concerns addressed. They will tell you the best size for your chinchilla. There is a large size and a smaller size. I have the biggest for mine... My gliders jump with in it , and don't always run. It is a wonderful and exceptionally quiet investment that is worth every penny! « Show Less
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I'm not sure about chinchillas, but my rats seem to have no issues with it. If you check the manufacturer website, they sell different replacement tracks for it too. Some are things like sand paper tracks for nail trimming, which don't have any holes.
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I think this may be a bit too small for a chinchilla... I use them for my sugar gliders and I gifted one to a friends rat.
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They do have a Magnum size, go to atticworx.com to order it. You and your furry kids will be happy with it!
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So if you reinforce the levels with zip ties I'm confident that it would I have three rats who go crazy in that cage and the levels are secured with zip ties, I know ferrets weight a bit more, and a anatomically different. I use fleece rectangles on the levels for cushion, from arts an crafts store ( just cut it up ). I am not sure how active your critters are but mine wrestle and play like crazy and they are fine
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Should work fine. The bars are close together, so they should not be able to get their little paws stuck between the bars.
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I have my chinchilla in this cage and she loves it - lots of room to bounce around and I have a hammock hanging in the top the she sleeps in. She is older and her buddy recently passed so we are looking to adopt an older chin, but I think the cage could easily accommodate up to three chins. The one thing I dislike about this cage is how easily the area around it gets covered in poo. I have added plexiglass to the lower back portion to protect my walls and that has worked great. Hope this helps.
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It works for my Chinchillas. The stairs are metal and the platforms are metal. We took all that out and put wood boards and brackets all around our cage so they can run around more and it really works. No regrets buying this cage 7 months later. Plus there is doors at the top that aren't overly easy to open but you can access them quickly if you need to and the critters hiding at the top.
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I have one chinchilla in this cage and he loves it. I put fabric over his shelves so they are more comfortable and lots of shavings on the bottom but the spaces are small enough to where his feet won't get caught in them.
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yes. keep them bare on the bottom for best results. drape a small blanket or towel loosely over the top part of your feet. It's ok to wiggle your toes - ha!
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I am using this for my chinchillas and it seems to work great! As far as breaking it down, once it is together you can only take the cage itself off of the legs. I thought it was pretty easy to put together.
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This cage wouldn't be good for chins, trust me. Maybe one if you like seeing a animals in small places.. But for two is defiantly out of the question if you ask me. As far as rats go.. I have two in this cage right know. And they chewed threw three basis.. I finally had to think of something new for the bottom. Honestly.. I would not wast your money.. Save up alittle more and get something you will not regret getting
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I have a Golden Retriever (6 y.o.) average build and they fit him perfectly. The downside is that when he runs, sometimes the booties get turned around and then the nylon starts to separate. It is worth it to spend the money on the more expensive set if you have an active friend and want to get more than one season out of them. They are definitely worth getting a pair to protect their paws! Hope this helps you decide.
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I am not sure if you could get them to stay on the way you need it to. I have fairly large toes and I broke my big toe. It just fit with the big toe and second toe in it. But they do have velcro to help adjust it to your feet. So it might be worth at least giving it a try.
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I have two mice in mine and have had no problems with them getting hurt, or their feet getting stuck. At first I hated cleaning the cage because you do have to take it off each time. But it really isn't that of a big deal because the mice really love running up and down the levels. And I hung a little hammock on the top level and they just love sleeping up there.
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Well not sure why unsafe. My son has one and it works great for his Chinchilla he has had since a baby. Sorry you or someone had a unsafe experience. I was ask to give my advice and I did. I have seen many animals use these including Sugar Gliders. I know what they are. I am aloud my opinion as you are yours.
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I wish I could help but my dogs haven't gotten thru the mesh yet. Good luck
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I have a 3 year old Bearded and had a hard time putting it on he seems to just love wiggling out of everything I put on him so I simply bought him a circular mesh tube him can roam about - what I would suggest is buy one try it on and return it if it doesn't fit - aren't reptiles beautiful!
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I have used this for my toes once and it worked fine. You just have to be very careful.
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In my opinion it might be hard. Because the pinkie is so short I think the toe wrap would just slide off. I have long toes and use it on the second and third toe and even then, it works it's way up. Sorry. :(