Can you use this cage for chinchilla's? Is there a lot of plastic they can chew?
1298017
This cage has a lot of plastic ramps but the cage itself is not plastic. The bottom part of the cage is plastic. I do not know lots of info about chinchillas but here are some youtube.com videos on the subject of chinchilla cages....hope this helps...chinchillas are so cute! http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chinchilla+cages+and+cares&page;=&utm;_source=opensearch
1298018
I would think it may be a little small for a chin and, yes all the platforms, tubes plus, the base and clips for the base are all plastic.
1298019
i know this is late but i had two of these cages that i kept my male and female in and they were perfect. They didn't chew the plastic stuff i just made sure they had chewing stuff at all times.
1786704
I have two in this cage, and they are very comfortable. I also put in a hut for each of them in addition to a cardboard tube for them to play in. There is still plenty of room.
1359580
My hamster is a chewer so she did some damage to this cage :( Chewers need a glass cage. They make too much noise with the wire cages.
182524
I'm not sure, I bought this same cage for my chinchilla and he absolutely loves it!
1183956
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
1501986
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.
841682
This is not a good cage for small rodents. I had a chinchilla in this cage and he escaped daily through the tray and the wires. If you are considering this cage for any small rodent just be prepared for the animals escape.
562852
I have two chinchillas and I bought this cage a few months ago. It is a great cage if you are trying to bond two chins because you can easily separate the cage in half and make a home for both. The only downfall is the wire floor on the second level. I easily fixed that by going to the pet store and getting the build a bridge mats and lining the floor with them. I was going to line the floor with fleece like many chin owners have suggested but my chins both LOVE to chew anything that they can get their little paws on. The build a bridges are a great because it protects their feet but they are also safe for them to chew on. I have two chinchillas and I bought this cage a few months ago. It is a great cage if you are trying to bond two chins because you can easily separate the cage in half and make a home for both. The only downfall is the wire floor on the second level. I easily fixed that by going to the pet store and getting the build a bridge mats and lining the floor with them. I was going to line the floor with fleece like many chin owners have suggested but my chins both LOVE to chew anything that they can get their little paws on. The build a bridges are a great because it protects their feet but they... » Read More I have two chinchillas and I bought this cage a few months ago. It is a great cage if you are trying to bond two chins because you can easily separate the cage in half and make a home for both. The only downfall is the wire floor on the second level. I easily fixed that by going to the pet store and getting the build a bridge mats and lining the floor with them. I was going to line the floor with fleece like many chin owners have suggested but my chins both LOVE to chew anything that they can get their little paws on. The build a bridges are a great because it protects their feet but they are also safe for them to chew on. « Show Less
1026148
Unless your chinchilla already has a penchant for chewing on plastic items, then you should have no problems using this. If they do chew on plastic items, I would skip this and consider one of the eco litter pans that can be eaten.
2169650
I would recommend getting a bigger one. I bought this for my chinchilla when he was little, but now that he's full grown he has a bigger cage.
841679
I would not recommend it for rats. I had a baby chinchilla in this cage about 4 months old and he walked right through the bars. I ended up having to buy him a different cage. The cage was also much taller than I anticipated. the ladders from floor to floor have quite a space between them also.
1724634
I just don't think it would be very easy for a squirrel to chew through the plastic. However they have very strong teeth. Screwed shut tight I don't think they would be able to smell the food inside. I love mine by the way. Wish I'd brought one a long time ago.
935951
the description it said is good for chinchillas. i use for my rabbit , check 5 star review there is a picture with chinchillas. the metal wire doesn't work don't use it.
2169648
this cage would hold 2 ferrets i use it for my degus *smaller verson of a chinchilla* and they enjoy it =)
923068
It is wire i dont reccomend the cage, the construction is very poor. The welds holding the bars let loose easily. I woiuldbe afraid a chinchilla would be hurt on this cage.
2169652
I would get something with more room for a ferrett. I have a chinchilla and its just big enough for him. I don't kno if ferretts chew but my chinchilla chewed a lot of the plastic on it so if they chew I would look for something different.
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It says for small animals so I would think it would be ok. Does not say exactly Chinchilla, so cannot say yes for sure.