Chinchilla Cage Tour!

[@CanezCam]

I had a cute attack watching your chinchillas. They're precious. Love their fancy digs and the fact that they have so much room to run around in.

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

C_Cam thanks! I think they have pretty nice digs now!

[@domsantiago2155]

Alot of room to run around?

[@BBiancanova]

Please make more chinchilla videos!! I keep watching this one over and over again! :)

[@valentinimuenchmavridoglou364]

+Bianca Larochelle I agree!

[@cryberry8690]

i know right this is the best one ive seen well..... snowflakepiggy is good too but still i love it so much more than snowflakepiggy!!!!!!!

[@BBiancanova]

Haha, I have a chinchilla cage tour on my channel, if anyone wants to check it out.

[@sabrinanicoara4797]

Of all the chinchilla cage videos on KZbin this is by far my favorite cage!! It is so interesting and cute. Goals for my chinchilla cage!!

[@ChrisBrownLuvva4Eva]

you could use velcro straps instead of the binder clips. so just stick one of the velcro halves along the side of the pan and then sew the other half onto your bedding sheets, so its easy to remove and wash etc

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

Pomona Mani That is a really great idea, thank you!

[@viviana8914]

Pomona Mani what is under neath the fleece like between the fleece and the try

[@hannahtomlinson1255]

Ive just adopted two baby chins and this is probably the most useful video ive seen about cage set up so thank you so much x

[@GirlPhantom]

I like how she says something to her Chinchillas right in the middle of the sentence then she continues like nothing happened 😂

[@ratgirl44]

Using fleece like you did is the easiest cheapest way! The custom liners are nice but can be pretty pricey.

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

RatGirl44 I just got myself a sewing machine and have made my own liners, which I have never found online for the Bass metal pans (for ones that go over the edge of the pan). I have a ton of fleece I need to use, maybe I should sew more tonight!

[@ratgirl44]

good for you!!

[@sandrickbradley4037]

Excellent video and beautiful cage! It was very helpful to see how you set up their cage as well as where to purchase the items. I wish you would make more videos. I have watched this one many times.

[@KimHeartsOrganizing]

how cute are they!!! My daughter recently got hermit crabs and I never imagined all that went in to taking care of them. you have to keep the temp a certain level and the humidity just right. they like natural food so I usually end up cooking for them every day. crazy!

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

KimHeartsOrganizing I used to have hermit crabs too...when they changed shells...it freaked me out! But I have really fond memories of those hermit crabs! I hope your daughter loves them!

[@KimHeartsOrganizing]

My Random Favorite Things omg! my daughter hates when they change shells. they do look weird but I never imagined how cute they would be when they eat.

[@michatwist4407]

i love your cage layout ! and that wheel is amazing !!!! i hate the pet store ones mostly because they are all plastic and really small, i found one on etsy a few years ago that is metal its basically the bottom of a metal garbage can and it works really well but its LOUD as hell.

[@zbrkn]

Thanks for the information that will really help me with my chinchilla in the future

[@caladell7944]

Thank you for posting this video, it gave me some ideas to improve our boys lives

[@nina.harmony]

Will you be posting an updated cage setup anytime soon? I would be interested in seeing how you cover your grated floors with fleece

[@fawnissgaming4257]

Just got my chinchilla today and I LOOOOOOOVE HIM!!! His name is Chilly (because they're from Chile and they hate being cold and.. Yeah.) and he's the softest thing! I really hope they don't go extinct because they're beautiful animals and they don't deserve to die. :(

[@sabrinanicoara4797]

And chinchillas also are Crepuscular, so they wouldn't be out in the day in the mountains of chilie either. The night is cooler than day. They also spend quite a bit of time in caves on the mountain side.

[@CapriceforTIGI]

Hi there, I’m looking for help getting the right set up for my new chin chin. Love this video. Would you consider sending me a link for your cage? I can’t seem to find it. Also any other links for stuff I can buy? I would so appreciate some help. Thank you so much!

[@KTFRabbit]

I still have one of Leo's original wheels. I also have the one you have. I got if from some company in California. I normally use Martin's cages but have switched to Ferret Nation. We use the corner litter boxes filled with Carefresh. We have the large and small ones. My Chin's are about 14 now. I did not see anything wrong or dangerous in your cages. I love the hay box.

[@kadencelowe9509]

You should do more videos on the chins. They are so lucky to have you as there owner. They might not show you but I think they absolutely love you. Anyways have a nice day and by the way awesome cage!!

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

Michelle Lowe thank you! They are so cute and inquisitive! They do not ever cuddle with me, but I think they trust me!

[@Antilleotheclown]

Dear you are doing just great with those baby’s keep up the great work.

[@psychosquirrel7918]

Maybe velcro instead of the binder clips? Still leaving sufficient over hang of the fleece bedding and using the velcro on the outer wall of the metal tray? Just an idea.

[@janedecaire7800]

Your cage looks wonderful what a great job

[@ScentsFromJJ]

SO behind on videos! Getting caught up, slowly lol So glad to see another video of this beauties! Love seeing them💜

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

Jessi Campbell thanks! These little fellas are so much fun!

[@Netty24759]

You could try using double sided velcro to keep the fleece on your baseboards... just a thought.

[@vanedenadal]

I JUST LOVE EVERYTHING YOU'VE DONE! and you have a cat tower for them at the back! How cool is that! Do they climb it? do they use it a lot? do you let them sleep outside? I know I know to many questions! I just got 2 male chins and next week im setting up a bigger cage for them too.!

[@Nenimals]

Love your cage and your chinchillas! I am adding a third level to my ferret nation for my 3 chinchillas.

[@pheebsylovesanimals3009]

love this cage hoping to get a chinchilla definitely lots of ideas

[@XxzombilovaxX]

Thank you so much, I just got a chinchilla. I found this video to be extremely useful. And the cage looks amazing! Haha Keep making vids! 😁🐭🍓

[@lil_ykan]

XxzombilovaxX nooo you need at least 2 of them!!!

[@officiallybored5207]

Thank you so much for mentioning the website where you got the chews. I've been looking for age as for a good online supplier since the chain petstores near me don't offer much

[@eleanorr9807]

I love your video and i think you're a great owner, however i have read many times that you should not use pine wood for chinchillas I am not sure if that is true, but it is just a warning. I personally have no chinchilla experience but my family has been looking into adopting for about a year, we are probably going to adopt within the month and its very exciting! thanks so much for your videos they have been so helpful!

[@pyro.penguin666]

didnt read all the comments but u mentioned ur unsure how to "attach" the fleece to the high sided pan. if you dont mind sewing alot then ur good to go lol. If u attach velcro to the inside rip at the top and a cm or 2 from the bottom and the same on the outer rim and under ur pan then sew on the velcro matching the area on the fleece and really make sure there sewed on or they will come off in the wash. it will help keep the corners in place and a nice snugg fit. very very nice set up and agreed the wheel has a big price tag but if u have ur chins in a common room, ull love the silence!!

[@unitato6124]

I swear if she says Etc one more time 😂😂😂

[@lorrainer.2556]

UniTato i think her name is etc and also her frist word

[@abbyfacey2074]

I am in love with ur mosaic chins😍😍😍I am getting a male pair hopefully this week!!!they are grey,but at pets at home they have a male,white mosaic -which was exactly what I wanted -but they only had one and they need to be in pairs,they keep on telling their suppliers to stop giving them in singals but they just won't listen.so in the time we get the cage and everything organised. they might have another chinchilla but it's a very high chance there this will happen because people keep buyng them.we gave them our details so they can call if they get a pair 😊😊😉😉anyway I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.one of the best cag ed tour I've seen yet.and I have seen a fair amount of videos in this short period of time ❤❤💕❤💋💋❤❤❤❤❤💖💖💖💖💗💗💝💝💞💟LOVE IT 😚😚😘😙😘😚

[@horsense2]

Hey, thanks for your video. I've been looking for ideas for cages. You had lots of great ones with great explanations of what you liked, didn't like and vendors. Great job and thanks!

[@addybarr4169]

After I had my critter nation about 6 months the bars started to break. It was like 5 at once but I learned that I had to move the ledges every 3 days.

[@MahteeAlive24]

Relationship goals! A husband who will build things for your chins! My boyfriend just built a wheel and a fleece tube for my chin :)

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

MahteeAlive24 that sounds awesome! I have seen some homemade wheels and they all look really great! How do you like your wheel?

[@MahteeAlive24]

It's very noisy, we used a lazy susan ball bearing and its not quite broken in yet but very cheap to make :)

[@gita255]

your chinchilla weel is too slidy, that's probably why they don't really like it. I had exact same problem so I glued stripes with hot glue gun for them so it's not that slidy ( my chinchillas don't chew it so I think it isn't toxic)

[@olegdjakonu9468]

Great video and a very cool cage inside!

[@randymartin9040]

Fantastic and thorough video, thank you for this!

[@chelzhi]

Hi I'm new to cages, so does the Critter Nation, I can just first buy the 2 level and just a buy a 3rd one if ever I wanted to upgrade my cage? and all of them can still be connected? Sorry about a dumb question, so does that mean I can take off the top of cage and connect them? Thank you...

[@sabrinanicoara4797]

Yes

[@JustJenny2023]

They are super cute! And seem to love the camera! I love your animal videos. 😊

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

JustJenny I was surprised that they were not afraid of the camera...normally they are very nervous!

[@jasonstoner8047]

I had the same idea for the floor part the fleece and puppy training under it also that climb thing with the wood and it kinda spirals. I have heard that there leg can get stuck and they could break their leg on it

[@aprilpandastorm6799]

Oh my goodness, your chinchilla's colors are so beautiful! It reminds me of a calico cat :) Are they rescued? Love them!

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

I got them from a pet store in Virginia Beach, called Animal Jungle? I would not get one at a pet store again, definitely a breeder, so you know the lineage and that the breeders are taking good care of their animals. But I love my fellas and hope they enjoy their lives with us!

[@aprilpandastorm6799]

Haha, i'm glad... and I hope so! I'm thinking of getting my chins from a breeder or a rescue. I KNOW never to get a chin from the pet stores. They treat them horribly and without care. I'm trying to convince my parents about getting me a chinchilla for christmas, yesterday I saw a listing online that came with the ferret nation cage you want, 2 female chins, and some useless plastic things. The best part is, ALL OF IT IS FREE, FREE!! I am really interested in it, and don't worry. I have been doing a lot of research about chins and know how to care for them. Wish me luck!

[@CoinneachMacAnndrais]

Thanks for this video. I'm looking to get Chinchillas and wanted to find out more about their cages and setup. I have a GSD, 2 rabbits and a pagona, but looking to expand my animal/ fur family. Found this video really interesting 👍

[@LiziStardust]

this cage is great, i really like the set up! you chins are very lucky!

[@DUxMORTEM]

You could use wood clothline clips instead of binder clips. Youd have to replace them every now and then but they could still chew on them.

[@TitanTVman3636]

Hi! I know you posted this a bit ago... but, I am a new chinchilla owner and am loving your metal pan/fleece idea!! My question is- how do you get the metal pan custom fit to each level? I have a two level cage... so how/where would I get a meta pan that has the cut out for them to jump down to the bottom level?!

[@AuthorShannonLeigh]

The cage looks great. I just got a chin and I am learning the do's and don'ts. I did have a question, the little beads on your toys, are they wood or pony beads?

[@timluu2460]

How did you cut the metal tray to accommodate the hole? Also thanks for your video as it's very helpful

[@kathardy413]

Are they brothers? So cute!

[@rachaelperreault3309]

i love the idea of binder clips! i am looking to start using fleece bedding, and that's a great way to hold it up! question: should i put fleece bedding on all of my plastic shelves in my chinchilla's cage? i have four shelves, along with the bottom of the cage. thanks!

[@TheStephanie827]

You should definitely put fleece around all of the plastic that's what I did :-) Just to be on the safe side

[@lifeasrobyn4431]

I have a tip for you. Chinchillas need to have a lot of light where they live but it has to be cold so make sure you are giving them light!

[@scardycat8355]

This cage meets all the chinchilla needs and more! Its amazing! #chinchillagoals

[@Nenimals]

I was inspired to add a third level after watching this video!

[@taylorrenee3763]

Hi I was wondering where you adopted your chinchillas because I've been wanting to get one but don't know what or where to get it

[@elizabethstranger3122]

That is the best chinchilla cage I have ever seen! Where can I buy a critter nation double cage? I live in Denmark.. I am thinking about getting another chinchilla, I have a male, he is 2 and a half years old and he is very tame, he comes up to me for cuddles! :) they are then sweetest thing!

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

Elizabeth Jensen I am not sure where you can get it in Denmark...I got mine from Dr Fosters and Smith, and I know they sell them on amazon as well. Your chin sounds so sweet, I hope you find the CN cage!

[@elizabethstranger3122]

Thanks! I found a similar cage! Its called savic.. Have you heard of it?

[@kittkatt032]

They make pet litter pans for critters. Dash, my chin always uses his.

[@fantomie5885]

aw, your mosaic boys are lovely!

[@GamerGirl3603]

I have a question. How did your husband make the shelves? I'm remodeling my chins cage, and I think that is an amazing idea. I was going to have my dad help me with it, but we can't figure out how to hang it without putting a lot of stress on the bars.

[@chaeo3686]

your cage is dope and i've only been watching this video for 12 seconds lol

[@Abby-nt4ld]

"ect " every second.

[@sakichv]

*etc

[@youtubeyay7671]

Do chinchillas nite often? And do they hurt?

[@phanisnotonfire5362]

This cage is AMAZING! I'm hoping to get Chinchillas soon, and I'd love to spoil them just like you!! :D

[@michellelopez3956]

love. your profile pic

[@stdylxn]

How do u clean the blankets after they do their stuff on them? Oh and I use the puppy training pads for my Guinea pigs lol

[@Freestyler198777]

You should put a litter box in their My random favorite things right now

[@loveAmayaxo]

I have seen people using fleece rather than bedding for their chinchilla cages and I would love to do this. To clean it though, do you just throw it in the wash and drier? Thank you!!

[@charliechinchillacorner6120]

Excellent video! Did your chins always get along?

[@hellowilson5335]

How did you cut the metal pains to leave an entrance to the different levels? I like your cage by the way:-)

[@nikkib.5842]

I'm thinking about doing as much as research as I possibly can about chinchillas and in the distant future get some if I feel they might be the right pet for me, but I have a passion for recreating natural scapes for pets (for example, fish... aquascaping) and I was wondering if it would be possible to create a very large enclosure (probably larger than one of the largest cages on the market... well... we will see there might be some sizes larger than my room XD) and I would like to mimic the cold desert environment they are from in the andes... instead of wooden unnatural ledges (although I definitely prefer your wooden than some others I've seen) I would like to construct secure rock formations using multiple rocks that are either from their environment or similar, they would be sound and secured by some sort of adhesive (was thinking maybe silicone since that's how fish tanks usually work, but if course there would be no exposed adhesive) so they can play and jump around on those and do everything I can to avoid any unnatural man made materials or at least where they aren't very easily detectable. I might not be able to do that with some things such as water, but I'll adjust my plans if need be for the safety and we'll being of the animal. Since they need cool environments, was thinking about making a small cave (where I can easily get to a chinchilla inside in case of emergency) system type thing to offer a cool place (was thinking maybe putting a slab of marble in it or something for cooling) and also for overall privacy, not to mention to prevent too much wasted space taken up by rock formations. Also, you said that dust baths can't be overdone, so that does mean that it is possible to have it as a part of the enclosure permanently? Could cactus be added safely somehow as long as the cage wouldn't be too cluttered? I would assume they aren't prone to falling but I still want to make sure lol. Is there possibly a safe substrate that is not specifically made for pets? If not I'm totally fine with that. Does the cage pretty much need to be completely covered in soft surfaces to prevent feet problems or is it just more easy to clean and trap moisture? I understand this plan may run into problems when it comes to cleaning but if I go through with this I will definitely have a larger than minimum sized cage that they can be in while I do some more intense cleaning. I was just asking because I love the idea. I love animals and learning/teaching about their environment so I'd love chinchillas to be a part of that, especially since they are faced by being endangered in the wild. Oh yeah, and I know they are expensive and so are all their needs, but I plan on money not being a problem and of course I wouldn't go through with it unless I'm sure I'll be able to provide for their needs stress free when it comes to money. Too many animals are pretty much thrown away for the lack of money to take care of them, and I will not be that type of person. Thanks

[@sydneyslife2990]

can you do a haul on all you chinchilla supplies

[@charliefx7517]

thank you for the video, I have been thinking about getting chinchillahs for a very long time I am going to buy everything you have for your chinchillahs but could you maybe give me a link for a good chinchillah cage ? thank you!

[@j.janecekkundinger9249]

Where did you get your cages exactly? I have two chinchillas and your cage might be something for me to get for them

[@Yesniia]

I have model 162 too and it doesnt have 3 levels just two:(

[@Lozieloveswax04]

theyre gorgeous i had two chinchillas , no at the same time , i would love two more though , do you have the bathing dust for them , they love to roll and bathe in the dust dont they , yours are super cute 😊😊😊

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

Lozieloveswax04 I do have the dust bath for them, it is outside the cage on the cat tree. They get access to it every other day. Chinchillas are some of the cutest animals on the planet...and so so sweet!

[@alexsalinas4483]

I have a question. What type of cage did you use? I keep seeing these and I can't find them.

[@sleepingmoon9]

Her's is a Critter Nation. Ferret Nations are the same except for the bar spacing. The bass pans are separate. You can do a google search to find them. Ferret.com, Dr. Foster and Smith are a few places that have them. Check for sales.

[@AwesomeSugarGliderMommy]

She uses 3 Critter Nation Cages stacked on top of each other 😊

[@sarahhoover669]

My chinchilla has been shedding a little bit and I don’t know if I’m supposed to brush her because some people say that you’re not supposed to brush them.

[@meghanmangini7147]

Hi!! Velcro would work great instead of binder clips!!!! 😉😉

[@BabyPinkBubbleBath]

They are super cute!

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

Thank you, they always bring a smile to my face, no matter how bad a day I am having!

[@josephallie7886]

I'm thinking of getting my first chinchilla and I don't know what kind of cage to get

[@NeNy_Story]

Where can I find this wheel? The link in the description is not working.

[@taylorharris2506]

M watching this and my sister goes "why is she spelling everything this isn't a spelling test!!" 😂😂😂

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

Taylor Harris did I spell stuff out? I cannot remember, LOL! I think I did spell out Bass for the pans, I think. I am cracking up over here!

[@ashlynngonzalez1064]

My teacher has a chinchilla in the classroom and she wants me to buy some toys for it but she has a small unsuitable cage and I don't want to buy big toys that would take up her little space but don't want to tell her cage should be bigger. So what do I do.

[@Sackterg]

can u provide a link for purchase of the cube?

[@kathleenkgdoulaservices2290]

With the cut out notch, if you wanted to still use the ladder to block and keep the sections separate are you still able to? What size binder clips did you use?

[@xTetraphobic]

How long are the long shelves in the back in inches? I am going to get some soon but dont want to go bigger or smaller lol

[@viviana8914]

Is it necessary to have a 3 story cage for two chinchillas or can I have a 2 story

[@Amanda-io2dd]

They're so lucky!😍

[@emanchaparro]

You know I keep hearing that chinchillas chew the plastic bottoms of their cages .... I have plastic bottoms in my chins cage and never once have they chewed on it ..... Lovely set up great vid and sweet chins :)

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

Muriel Chaparro I used to have plastic shelving and stuff, and they chewed a little on some of the ramps, but never on the shelving. I just wanted to get all the plastic out, but now they chew occasionally on the metal clips. Sigh. Silly chins!

[@emanchaparro]

Well I did take your idea to Cover everything with material instead of just hay and fluff and it's working very nicely so thanks for that ... I now use hoppers for hay and fluff which is also working well :) ( they ate the hay manger lol)

[@rathelpermasters9203]

Im nervous to get my chinchilla on Friday

[@Nenimals]

Wished you the best of luck and hopefully everything is working out great with your chinnie.

[@josefinedubarry2363]

Maybe you can get binder clips without paint so there isn’t really anything toxic to chew

[@mcmurtry1234]

Can chins live in a c and c cage? Or will they be able to escape?

[@astadler1980]

Sophia!!!! I love them!

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

I love my two fellas...so inquisitive and adorable! Chinchillas are awesome! :-)

[@lucysester497]

how much did it cost? I just got a chinchilla and i have like a 2 story cage and i want to add more stuff

[@chinchillalovey8408]

This is the best!!!!! Video ever i love chinchillas

[@kylea7864]

having the hardest time trying to find a leo braun wheel or even the Chinworld one. could someone please point in the direction of one.

[@tannie2010]

Do you recall which type of metal pan you bought because there are a few options on the site. Please let me know.

[@tearxblood]

Hi! What kind of screws did you use to place the shelves? It's a wonderful cage!

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

AgusC they were these double sided screws (counter screws?) and a washer and wing nut. It was kind of hard to find those double edged screws in Home Depot…I wish I remember what they were called!

[@tearxblood]

My Random Favorite Things A lot of thanks, I think I found them here in my country! Btw, your chinchillas are really cute, I've never seen a double-colored tail chin, it's awesome and very beautiful :)

[@deborahsavich7527]

My Random Favorite Things I used the same screws, They are called hanger bolts and you can buy them online in a larger quantity for much less than home depot. I just googled hanger bolts and got several companies that sell them. Currently I have been using wood screws and washers. I just drill the pilot hole and screw the shelf on to the cage. It is harder to move them but it is cheap and easy to do.

[@daniel_s]

I cant find the "chini cube" and I want it so bad :( Please send me an link if you have time. Thanks and have a great day!

[@hannahelizabethj97]

I can't find the flavored loofahs at tjs chinchilla supply

[@CNasty33]

What size cages did u buy and what size metal cage pans did u buy

[@aimeelessard6963]

Did you have to make a cut in the bars between each level? I want to get a double to add to my single, but I don't know how to open up the levels to each other.

[@karal1693]

This is the greatest chinchilla cage! Are your chins both males? I have a male chinchilla that's about 2. I'm looking into getting another one, but I can't get a girl because I don't want babies. I've heard that two males may fight. Do your chins fight?

[@RandomFavoriteThings]

Kara Linder yes, they are both males. They do not fight, they get along really well. When they are playing sometimes they will chase each other and try to mount the other (dominance thing from what I understand), but they have never actually had a fight. I feel really lucky that they get along, I would hate to separate them!

[@kristiedueck4444]

How did you fasten the shelving your husband made to the cage?