Reacting To My Subscriber's Chinchilla Cages / Part 2

[@finneastaelor]

Hi, I was 35, I didnt realize how barren her cage was until i saw it in a video. I have already ordered a bunch of ledges off of etsy, and I just started a job so i can get her a new wheel. she has three new hanging toys in the cage too :) thanks for the feedback!

[@devynthecatwithsocks9010]

Wow Zorro looks so comfortable around you now! Getting used to the camera Also mine was #14. I was ripped off and was told they were pillow case style but they werent and I can't return them...they also charged me 200$ for it. I am going to order new ones from Etsy as soon as I can.

[@sarahkahn4626]

That’s horrible! I’m sorry that happened but it’s great to hear that you’re working on getting a new one. Who was the seller?

[@devynthecatwithsocks9010]

@@sarahkahn4626 it was from an independent creator supported by Amazon. I beleieve her company is called "created by Laura" they would be fine for a guinea pig or rabbit but the quality of the fleece is not there. The stitching is already coming loose and the fleece is worn and she charges a fortune. Will probably leave a review on Amazon but will never buy from her again

[@TheSandyNicole]

@@devynthecatwithsocks9010 Should definitely leave a bad review with all your input and with pictures. Then people won't fall for it anymore and maybe the seller will actually improve on her products.

[@devynthecatwithsocks9010]

@The Cløwn yeah im looking at etsy rn and without the ramp covers it'll cost me like 80$, which is a deal considering I spent 200$ last time.

[@creepywaffles4783]

That’s awful! I hope you leave or left a review

[@madelinetodd3409]

I'm number 15!! thank you I take a lot of pride in our chinnie cage!! This really brightened my day while I'm drowning in papers and finals lmao Also I saw you mentioned you might want a third... It's HUGE. so much bigger than I thought even though I knew the measurements. my chin can be 4 feet above me lol, so just a warning!!

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Madeline Todd Aww I’m happy to hear that💕

[@svatybaba]

Merlin has so much energy while my chin just sits in his there all day... My parents just look at me like, "Why do you give him such a big cage if he only stays in one spot?" I'm like, "You're not the one who shares a room with him! You would know why! You wouldn't get a single minute of sleep!"

[@bloody_pis2976]

My chin is really noisy at night too! Even after I give him and hour of playtime, he'll jump all around and when he finally gets tired, he stares at me 0.0 (he has plenty of toys tho??)

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Hi Every time I come into the room Merlin gets excited to see me, but this time he was more energetic cause he hates watching me give the other chinnie attention while I ignore him 😂

[@74parfa]

There night animals

[@BATF4P]

Some great looking cages , definitely inspired to redo my chins cage with some fleece bits and poop guards !

[@rafaelmorales1905]

You are the reason I am confident in getting a chinchilla with out hurting or doing damage to the animal 🤗

[@loujew8973]

I love your videos very educational, critism is good as it points out issues/room for improvement. Ive deffinatly learned to stay away from plastic and metal/mesh bottoms for chinchillas so ive stuck to wood and metal for my new chinchilla.

[@TheApplesauce1992]

this gives me so many ideas! this is amazing

[@sakurapetals4458]

Hi im elle and I love your videos and I Love your new chinchilla! I can't wait till when you bond them together! Thanks for making vids. You are so nice! You inspire to get a chinchilla. I hope you have a great week too! I have almost watched all your vids lol! ❤︎✰

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Lil BumbleBee! ❤️❤️❤️

[@m1lzaw0wa89]

Hellooooooo I’m thinking of getting a chinchilla but my rooms quite small so I don’t know what to do

[@thebobabears3521]

Hi I am buying a chin I would like to know where u got your cages + everything in it And where you got the fleece things.

[@mjmon6839]

You can get everything for a cage from Etsy and PetSmart but be careful about what you pick, she has a critter nation which you can get from Amazon or Walmart (online i think)

[@paolo7359]

31 was a bird cage I know that because the top hat a metal stairs that would lead to a perch

[@ragy3769]

I have a question do you have to use a fleece blanket or can you use any kind

[@sabastiansmars6462]

how do you keep the poop from flying out . My son has one and we are constantly cleaning

[@jrodmvpszn]

It sounded like she said “so if you sent my a photo of you in a cage”

[@jrodmvpszn]

Btw the pans are plastic we do not have any fabric to put on them the first cage was mine but my chinchillas are not plastic chewers but we will put fleece over them when stores open and the ramps are not mettle but they never never never chew it

[@shenanigals8937]

I have cage #10 but i covered the mesh with fabric and i put a hammock on top a roomy hut on the bottom food and a hay rack with the levels and stuff and he isn't that old he is a baby but im planning on upgrading] when he's older :)

[@I-Am-Rock1]

are double ferret nation cages the overall best cage??

[@rudefirstlady.mercedes.]

I love these videos, I have two chins and I’m already looking at getting a bigger cage and a chin spin.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Mercedes Dominick Upgrading is so exciting! 💕

[@rudefirstlady.mercedes.]

The Chinchilla Notebook I agree, you’ve convinced me to get a critter nation. Ordering it this weekend. Hopefully I’ll be able to vlog it

[@user-lo9vu8ok1m]

Anyone know how to keep a single room in the house colder than the rest of it? I’m aware chins need lower temps, around the 50- 60s but that’s much too cold for the rest of the house. Any pointers help

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Y Chinchillas can live comfortably up to 69 degrees, if that helps anything💕

[@cerise6576]

What your referring to as plywood is actually oriented strange board, plywood is similar but doesn't have little chunks of wood exposed. And generally the common plywood found at places like Lowes are made of mainly pine.

[@kittycytosis4125]

Just got ledges for my chin and he loves them! I hope u make more of these :)

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

claire m Aww I bet he does!💕💕

[@Wizchin]

Whats your opinion on ferret nation cages? I have one because i thought that the critter nations were kinda pricey. I took the middle part because its wire.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Sunset horses They are the same as critter nations, except for the bar spacing is large and vertical, but they’re awesome!💕

[@waving7083]

is there going to be a part 3??

[@kaylamillan905]

I would like to know what size wheel Merlin runs on. I was looking to purchase one on Etsy that is a silent spinning wheel. They come anywhere from 14x4 to 16x4 the bigger the better I know ,also do you know Merlin or Zorro's weight ? I can't wait to see you introduce them if and when you do. I love your channel you are a main reason I felt confident enough to buy my chinchilla. Thank you

[@primavera7899]

I LOVE cage number 33 and would love more about the wooden construction. Did the owners make it themselves. I can get somethings like this!! I', absolutely crazy about this cage.....

[@ivycrowley406]

I love ur chinchillas so cute can you tell them I said hi

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Ivy crowley Aww I will, thank you💕

[@discodevil4271]

What is the best chinchilla food and treats brand

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

disco devil I personally love Oxbow for hay and pellets, it’s what I use💕

[@svatybaba]

Yeah, I also use Oxbow it's really good quality and I think my chin loves it. I would totally recommend you buy it!😁. 🙂🙃

[@karlenh9416]

This video has inspired me to get a slightly bigger cage, and get some fleece to cover the metal bars on the bottom to protect her feet! Where did you buy your cages that you currently have? How do you attach the fleece?

[@sadiecourtney6044]

Hi, you inspire me so much❤️ hope you have a nice day

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Sadie Courtney Aww you’re so sweet, you have a good day too😊💕

[@teaganodom7003]

Hi ik this is random but what age should u start feed ir chin adult food because I want a 1 month old chin but idk so can u plz help me figure it out that's the only thing I need to know befor getting mine

[@fionaperry6133]

Whith the wheel can it be plastic?

[@lifeoflay7002]

i got fleece to cover the plastic in my my chinchillas cage but wont they get hot? because the overheat fast...

[@Isabella-em5jw]

no they won’t as long as you have AC on

[@kkgaming9914]

So I live in az and I have super hot summer if I put a big fan in the room with the chinchilla would that work

[@keirashaulis8967]

Where did you get your cage from?

[@mjmon6839]

I’m pretty sure she has a critter nation, you can get them from Walmart (online i think) and Amazon. Or a you can go to Kijiji or Craigslist for used and cheap.

[@inmemoryofmyguineapigoreo1840]

Hello!! I’m looking to get a chinchilla soon. Any advice?😁❤️

[@Isabella-em5jw]

I’ll list off all the mistakes i made as a new owner so you don’t have to learn the hard way. they can’t eat any fruit vegetables or seeds/nuts. Their diet should only consist of hay/ quality pellets. red Oxbow / science selective is the best chinchilla food brand in my opinion. Plastic is toxic to chinchillas if ingested do not use any plastic huts and if you get a cage with plastic trays make sure to cover it with fleece. paper bedding is dangerous because when swallowed it will expand in the stomach and kill them. only use anti pill fleece, aspen or pine bedding. If you’re going to give treats oats , rosehips , apple sticks , organic bee pollen are the best treats. :) Treats should only be 10% of a chinchillas diet (they should only get treats 1-2 times a week) the other 90% is hay & pellets. Chinchillas do not need a wheel but if you’re going to buy one i would recommend the chinspin but that is $120. I’ve tried other wheels and that’s the only one my chinchillas actually used. cages i recommend: critter nation ferret nation (for the critter and ferret nation the single story or double are both suitable sizes) I don’t recommend getting a cage with a lot of plastic. kaytee cages suck. They need dust bathes every two days do not leave the container of dust in the cage 24/7 because that will dry out their skin and they will end up using it as a litter box and the dust / urine smell really bad😭.

[@S0m3B0z0OnTheInternet]

@@Isabella-em5jw They…..can’t have ANY nuts, seeds, fruits, or veggies? At all? Like the chinchilla WILL die if they eat it in any way possible? I’m genuinely curious if this is true or not and where you got this information because I’ve seen FARRR too many people say this for my liking. I doubt they can’t eat it at all, if what you mean is they can’t have nuts, seeds, fruits, or veggies as their daily diet like hay and pellets and should only be given as a treat- then that’s completely fine.

[@season_storm2480]

I have a quick question why do chinchillas need ledges and where did you get Zorro?

[@vandelium]

Season Storm A chinchilla’s native habitat is in the mountains where they have to jump a lot and considering they can jump up to 6 feet, they really need to have that jumping enrichment. If they can’t jump they may become bored which would lead to a state of depression.

[@amias4222]

Wow I JUST got a chinchilla and wanted to send in my cage, I hope you do another part love your videos

[@kittycytosis4125]

I did too! I saw the notif for the new video and I was like, dang I missed it!

[@Geekygirl78]

Thank you! I've learned so much from your videos. I've tried my chins with a chinspin and a large flying saucer but they just don't seem interested. Is that a big problem and do you have any tips to encourage wheel use? My chins are rescued and are at least 5 years old, maybe just too set in their ways before I adopted them?

[@hazelstapley6834]

Some chinchillas won’t use a wheel, and it definitely is not an essential item as long as your chins have space in their cage and time to run around outside of it. If you are wanting to keep trying, I would suggest using treats like rolled oats as a motivator

[@leaforgie]

Hi I am a new owner and I am looking for some guidance in terms of toys and wheels and things. If you could, do you think you could link me to some safe wheels and where we can get some fleece? Right now his cage is really empty because I took out the wire mesh ladders and lowered the platforms.

[@jess-vq5kq]

Hey I’m sorry this does not have anything to do with your video today however I had a question I am bringing home a 11 month old female with her one week old kit I have a three-month-old male Chinchilla they will be in separate cages when it comes to the Mom and my male Chinchilla once they are neutered or spayed I will slowly start the side-by-side method but at what age is it OK to introduce the kits to my three month old male?

[@donnaschank5733]

What is that rock i have seen in Merlins cage?

[@aidankincaid4423]

what is the specific color of zorro?

[@solomonfrazier3581]

Mosaic

[@madelinelittle1869]

Can chinchilla’s cage bottom have bedding on it?

[@Aleb07]

where we can send pictures of the cage

[@Madmadmadmad12345]

I’m number 19 thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marleysharkey3875]

Critter House 🏡

[@jodiobeid2307]

I have one chinchilla and I know that they are supposed to live in paris, but I cant get another cage yet, and I wouldn't know where to put my second chinchilla so do you have any advice for me?

[@cricketikaika2530]

You are all so PRECIOUS!!!

[@ileycathcart4641]

Hi I love your channel so much I was wondering if you could do a cage tour for Marilyn’s cage and another Vlog of you going to Petsmart and Petco?

[@mariacosta-boyer584]

Yall have pretty cool cages I still want am Chinchilla even though I just got a dog and zorro is so cute

[@annamunzar8548]

good luck with your dog

[@anvakathazit1102]

Love all of your vids, especially ones like this ❤

[@jrodmvpszn]

By The Way she was going to this earlier but all the photos got deleted.

[@devindolittle_3045]

Hi I'm thinking about getting a chinchilla what was Merlin's cage model and where can I find it for the cheapest price.

[@kayleighz7034]

its a critternation cage which run pretty expensive... i got mine used for $185 (VERY good price) off of an app called LetGo

[@alice-py1vm]

How did you bond with Zorro so fast? I got mine 3 weeks ago, and he's still very skittish, and doesn't like to be pet. Any tips or advices? I tried all your tipes but it isn't working so far! :)

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Alice He’s still not the closest to me yet, but my brother came back home during quarantine and has been spending a lot of time with him, so that’s been helping him become used to humans more 💕

[@kyliechenoweth3396]

Could u do a step by step about how you clean the chinchilla cage? I’m thinking about getting a chinchilla and have been using your videos as a teaching place.😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙💙💙

[@maddiesweekly3813]

what does ur chinchilla sleep on?????

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

The ground. They usually like cuddling up to pillows 💕

[@valeriia_ukrainian]

My chinchilla's cage wasn't in this video, but thanks to you, i moved my chin to a big cage and bought a big wheel. And now she seems happy 💜

[@juliam-ht3lw]

I am trying to find a playpen for my chin because he is a little escape artist but I can’t seem to find an affordable one that is tall enough! Does anyone have any recommendations ?

[@tanurainbow]

Do you still upload??????

[@louisa_har9323]

Hey, I find your videos rlly helpful especially as I am doing research on chinchillas before I consider getting one. Just a quick question: how many floors/shelves would you recommend in a average chinchilla cage?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Lou Lou Loves pizza As many as you can fit without overcrowding it. I think I might have 7 or 8 ledges in each top level and a few on the bottom💕

[@louisa_har9323]

The Chinchilla Notebook Ok, thank you so much for the help 💕

[@caitlyn5761]

I love your videos!! Thanks so much

[@boomer4926]

Hello, it’s been a little over a week with my two new male chinchillas. I haven’t tried to annoy them. They are still scared of me. Anyone got any advice?

[@vandelium]

Boomer hand feed! Hand feeding gets them used to your hands and it’s easier to bond with them.

[@kristamarie1773]

Hey, I got my chinchilla from another owner who couldn't take care of her. They had built her a fully wooden hutch cage, but It doesn't feel like the safest or healthiest. I have a small budget, but am willing to adjust. Does anyone have any cage recommendations from amazon or anything?

[@vandelium]

Krista Marie There’s a cage on sale right now for 190 dollars on amazon, called the ‘amazon basics’ cage, I didn’t look at measurements but from the pictures it seems big enough.

[@jolashaw4363]

How do you send pictures of your cage?

[@okay-fi6mi]

Is it ok to put sawdust in the cage?

[@addiefarah8297]

So I’ve been looking for a cage and I really like yours, where did you get it?

[@lilianfranco3622]

you can buy critter nations on amazon for a decent price.

[@makeupvlogsofficial1730]

On Amazon, search:critter nation model 162

[@londonrogers7473]

Is there a specific age that I should give my chinchilla his wheel? Please answer I don’t want to give it to early or have him get hurt...

[@emabragunier4491]

I really hope your able to do a part 2 for the people who were not able to be in the vid. I send my cage in and I would still love you to react to it 😊

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Derpy Diaries This is the part 2, I filmed part 1 a while ago💕

[@cajsaaldau1869]

U know flees fabric is made out of plastic as well right?

[@Isabella-em5jw]

no it’s not

[@eliana.vfxxxxx]

5:47 the wheel isn’t big enough

[@GretaElysse]

Oh yeah lol

[@ladylightz7362]

Does anyone know any good toys for chins? I usually buy the same ones over and over and I kinda wanna spice things up a bit:)

[@moraalex100]

Wait is that timmy

[@yop1014]

4:50 this one makes me so sad

[@Pickle_Riiiick]

It’s horrible! Literally everything that can be wrong with a cage all in one.. smh

[@jrodmvpszn]

First and your chin is soooo cute

[@KM-lx3xe]

I love your videos and I’m trying to convince my mom and dad to get a chinchilla but of corse I would by everything so they would not have too. Do you have any tips for me?

[@teaganodom7003]

Early ilysm and I might get a chin and u hell me so much with that

[@Betsydoes]

I really wish you did more research and explained further into materials used for diy cages, since you kept referring to OSB as plywood. Just going based on the words you used I assume you mean stay away from OSB because chinchillas can rip off the wood "strands" vs real plywood which is sheets of wood glued together which provides a flat surface that chinchillas can't rip chunks off. As for "safe" plywood, there is a lot of plant(soy)-based glues used in plywood and is widely available (at least in the U.S) however it is still combined with resin therefore should not be used to make ledges. Soy plywoods are however better than formaldehyde plywood because the latter is known for releasing VOCs (volatile organic compounds) indoors throughout its lifespan. So if you want to build a cage to save money, use soy-based plywood on the exterior but hardwood boards to build ledges inside. The only treating the hardwood boards should have is "kiln-dried". Please feel free to add to this comment for any other diy cage ideas/materials. When done right you can make a larger cage than prebuilt metal for the same amount of money that will also fit in your space better, plus give you the ability to choose how much storage space you want in the build itself.

[@hermionejeangranger2587]

Can I house two chinchillas in one ferret nation?

[@maddiereads715]

I just realized that number 6 is the chinchilla kingdom cage!

[@EGsynergy]

Stoked Preston’s pad made it into the video at 1:56. Cage number three represent.

[@kenna837]

bet this is like the first vid i’m early too😂🤙❤️ love you girl❤️❤️

[@strawberry7779]

I am thinking about getting a chinchela

[@haleypaul5811]

I think number 10 used to be a bird cage

[@GigiVela]

How do I send you a picture

[@dragonfox947]

{Gigi. .Vela} you dm her on instagram

[@christ5928]

Thank you so much for doing like # pls do what is it like to have two chinchillas

[@74parfa]

My chins are in the same cage they a have a 2 floor ferret nation

[@sickeningpsychedelia]

There is no plastic in my chinchilla cage besides her wheel, I'm tying to get a new one but I don't have enough money :(

[@yop1014]

also on number 24 not only does it need more huts , it needs more ledges , and the ramps and ledges are plastic . the chinnie needs more toys too!!

[@johnvarallo]

Plywood is not harmful if you coat it with special paint

[@goldenguineapigz]

Can you reply to this comment what you feed your chinchilla? Because I’ve done lots of research on them and I’m probably going to get one for Christmas and I want it to have a good life and can you also leave some other link on the comment with things that you put in your chins cage like the fleece and the fleece pan also the hay sack ( also leave a link to the hay you use pls ) also the things on the side that your chin jumps around on and can you leave a link to the hut / chin house you use because I’m probably going to be spending 500 - 600 bucks on my chin and I really want to give it a great life so please reply to this comment with links for those things and I’m already going to get the cage that you have so I want to make sure everything else is good so it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Great video! 👍🏻

[@vforsejrv7801]

A lot of the cages are too narrow! 😥😥

[@madisonthornal7727]

You should make your chinchillas a big cage

[@squidtheward5865]

Where’s Merlin

[@Gio-fn9yf]

I was here from 2.6 thousand subs

[@lolawoodwild6544]

Hello! I was wondering if chinchillas can go outside? I love ur vids!!!

[@Beachgoer21]

No, I wouldn’t. They can’t withstand high temps above 72, nothing under 40-50 degrees. Also they’re fast and there’s almost no way to bring them outside.

[@schwopekids814]

Hi I absolutely love your channel can you please reply so I can ask you A question about chinchillas so my chinchilla can I have the best life she can possibly have!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️💕

[@thepotatogurl1077]

I Luv your videos!

[@mikerostine6253]

Your chinchilla has been chewing plywood on the side of his little hideaway house. Filling the hay rack may keep him busy eating grass? I have the same house for my girl Chilla.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

It’s not plywood, it’s safe for him to chew and I wouldn’t want to stop him because it keeps him entertained and it’s good for his teeth health 😂

[@mikerostine6253]

@@TheChinchillaNotebook, If you look carefully you can see it is plywood, but maybe there using non toxic glue?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

@@mikerostine6253 the problem with plywood is there are not only more potentials for them to get splinters and cut on the wood, but the plywood is a mixture of several woods that are either unknown or unsafe for them to chew and swallow💕

[@mikerostine6253]

thank you, I appreciate your videos, I wouldn't want anything bad at to happen to my girl.

[@bre544]

My mom said that I will soon get a chinchilla when we move!!!!

[@ducky.3027]

i love this my pet chinchilla name is Pandora and Merlin lol used your chinchilla name