How To Make A Chinchilla Cage Liner

[@juxaz133]

Hi! I've been watching your videos and commenting for a few months now, and I just got my first chinchilla yesterday! His name is Dude, and he's a wonderful shy little guy! This video helped so much, as I'm still working on making cage liners for Dude's new cage.

[@charliebarbosa6216]

Needs a friend please get her one

[@angieo0748]

@@charliebarbosa6216 chinchillas can be fine alone as long as you give them lots of attention and playtime

[@stellarlunar87]

For anyone who's curious, the hand stitch used on the liner is called a blanket stitch. You can find tutorials on how to blanket stitch on KZbin.

[@charlieclayburn8895]

Thanks so much 😂

[@missykim510]

Your grandmother is an absolute gem!

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

She really is!

[@DeAnna_Im_Not]

I wanted to just say thank you for providing all the information that you know about Chinchillas! I got my babies a couple weeks ago and watched a lot of your videos for a quick guide on “how to” since I’ve never had chins before. Thank you so much!!

[@silas.t.]

I know this comment is late, but your Grandma is a legend! 😆

[@dakotabacon2795]

I left a comment one day that my chin was bitting me whatever i do and now its a 1 month later i was trying to bond with her from you bonding vid and it worked and i am so glad you made this channel

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Really? I'm so happy to hear that and I'm genuinely glad the problem is resolved:):)

[@menace2fear]

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[@TheCapriciousG1rl-_-]

Now they are the same thing

[@xblankyytgacha210]

ITS BECAUSE THEY ARE THE SAME APP ISNT THAT 😳

[@TheCapriciousG1rl-_-]

Stacie Stewart yeah they are the same

[@creepywaffles4783]

I don’t use tik tok but I prefer the old name tbh

[@FellowRabbit]

Thanks for making this one! Really great timing, too! Joann's just had a sale on fleece, so I got 2 yards of a brown a 1-yard remnant of grey for super cheap. I will be making liners as soon as I get the cage. :D

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

The Chugs Boson That's great 😊

[@sackfullofnuts654]

Hey, sorry to bother but could you maybe provide a link so I know where to get the fleece? I would ask her, but she isn’t very active anymore :(

[@taylorgardner3395]

@@sackfullofnuts654 i would suggest joanns

[@asianmess4310]

Omg i love ur vids and I'm trying to convince my mom to get me a chinchilla and this vid was really helpful! I love all ur videos!

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Kaven Does Games I Guess // And Stuff I'm glad to hear that! Hope she says yes!😊💕

[@mae_hannah0546]

how do you make you fleece liners for your ledges??

[@janayahanderson372]

Same concept

[@SugarMakesMePOP]

Thank you for the informative video. I like having a reusable option compared to regular bedding. Also, if you dont already I think it'd be helpful to have a tripod when you're filming, so you can use both of your hands 👍

[@pat8594]

Notification Squad 💕🌸

[@kait.rae5805]

Hi, do you have the measurements for the hole at the top, I do not have this cage but I make the liners for it using their measurements!

[@thryssinstitches9655]

If you haven't found this information already, I get mine tomorrow and I will measure it and let you know.

[@thryssinstitches9655]

Before I make mine. Would there be any reason I shouldn't sew the towel to the fleece and the fleece together and set it inside the tray or does is really need to be a pocket the tray slides into?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

You could definitely see the two together. It’ll make it a lot easier actually! 💕

[@thryssinstitches9655]

@@TheChinchillaNotebook awesome ok thank you so much! Your videos have been invaluable!

[@windysky357]

Thanks for uploading this. It’s really helpful😁👌💯💯

[@maggiesullivan3783]

wow! love this super helpful

[@madisonrubio4819]

Omg so useful! I’ve been looking for a tutorial also just a question I’ve had my chinchilla for 3 months and he’s growing should I wait to get a bigger cage or should I get one now.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

TheChinchilla Journal When Your Chinchilla reaches about 6 months it’s a good idea to upgrade to a cage the size of mine. About 5 feet tall and 2 feet wide or across😊💕

[@ameliebowman5091]

Oh my god that is so cute! How long did it take to make?

[@jasmineedwards6218]

Thanks for this video - super helpful to chin mamas out there.

[@brynnhedrick7604]

Do they not chew the fabric? My chinchilla chews everything he can get in his reach so I m just curious if they chew it

[@Kitineko12872]

Is it better to use fleece than bedding? If so why?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

bbangtanlyfe It depends on how you like to do things. Some people find traditional bedding easier and better to use while I definitely will never stop using fleece. In my opinion, fleece is cheaper and cleaner and easier to use than normal bedding but if you would like to know extra details, I have an older video called All About Chinchilla Beddings you could get more information from😊

[@jasperatymrochwite7275]

I'm switching to the fleece liners and it is WAY nicer and WAY less messy

[@Bellfromtheboot18]

My son just got 2 chinchillas. I went out a bought a sewing machine just to make them liners

[@1971blinson]

Sorry if I’m asking to many questions but what are the dimensions fir the bottom and top pan, my dad is going to pick up the same cage as yours from a 2h away place that he bought from Kijiji and I want to make liners before he go and gets it this Friday

[@voiletbluehearts6407]

My grandmother has been sowing since she was a teen.

[@robyn5165]

Do you take the towel out of the fleece liner when you wash it?

[@oliviahall1887]

Robyn Hyder Yes

[@averykate4097]

Hi Chinchilla Notebook I was wondering if when you started your chinchilla experience was it hard to get down your cleaning system. I am having a hard time even though I start this Journey

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Avery Kate With Merlin since he had a whole new cage it was kinda hard to develop one but you’ll see what works best for you and it probably won’t be too long before you’ve got one down😊

[@graceelin8757]

I already have fleece liners in my chinnie's cage and since I dont sew the liners would it be 1/2 a yard of fleece as the bigger pans?

[@isabellavanover2386]

I’ve had a cage and she has been chewing the the plastic cage bottom so this is very helpful thank you

[@avcintdanielbotte]

When washing your fleece. What type of laundry detergent do you use??

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

daniel botte It’s better to use a natural or unscented one so I just use an unscented one😌

[@Mothergoddess02]

How do you cover the ladders with fleece?

[@thisismyaccount1230]

Where do you get your fleece? Do you just cut it out of a blanket or do you get squares someplace?

[@cassandramontressor2820]

You hand stitch these? Nice work!

[@AdrianGarcia-gh3dr]

FINALLY I FOUND IT YEEEEES THANK YOU!💜💜💜💜

[@mojtaba8042]

Merlin you are so chubby :D, I love you fluff ball

[@grey7153]

Do you think the Chin would be comfortable with the 2 layers but no pan? My cage didn’t come with a pan for any other the layers

[@eve_xxx7813]

Hey just wondering I’m getting a chinchilla soon and I want a fleece liner can you buy them from any shops if so can you suggest me some places thanks xx

[@livlive8762]

Your channel is so amazing and awesome 😎

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Lucia V Thanks, Love!😊💕

[@aioave1712]

Great vid! I would also just like to remind you that from the time I wrote this comment, your 9 subs away from 3k!

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Plusle Studios I know, wow! It’s crazy and exciting!😊💕

[@katjaskrlec542]

Where did you buy the cage?

[@editsig8688]

Where is this girl now ??????

[@garrettaltom3694]

Thank you so much!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@PunchablePancake]

Almost 3k!

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

PunchablePancake Yup, I'm so excited!😊😊

[@alicethechinchillaqueen356]

I know this is really late, but I’m wondering where Merlin pees. Do you put something that he can pee on? Because I might get that cage for my chinchillas and they tend to pee in the corners a lot. 😬

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Alice’s Random Stuff He pees either all over the fleece or in the corner in the bottom right through the bars 💕

[@cm210]

Does it smell if they are peeing/pooping on the fleece and replacing once a week?

[@welovescats9764]

I have a question, can u use pee pads instead of towels? And also can u binder clip the fleece to the tray of the cage instead of sewing? 💕

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

We Loves Cats You can use pee pads as long as they have no access to it of course😊

[@petnotebook6089]

You are awesome

[@noroots3784]

How often does the fleece and liner get changed?

[@savannahf.7776]

well, i usually spot clean and i only deep clean on spring cleaning. spot clean is when i have a mini broom and dust ban and i do spot cleaning like every week. deep cleaning is where i take the whole cage, take it outside (without all the cage accessories of course) and wash it with a hose. with the fleece i just wash it while i wait for the cage to dry.

[@noroots3784]

Savannah Ferguson ok, thank you. Is your chinchilla litter trained?

[@savannahf.7776]

Christine B no but i’m trying to get my chinchilla to be potty trained

[@ryangaut154]

thank you for making these they are helpful

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

RTG/Vlogger/ Animal helper No problem!💕

[@ryangaut154]

The Chinchilla Notebook yeah 💕

[@oldtrashcan7535]

Do chinchillas need to have fleece liner or any kind of padding in their cage?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Snickle Fritz The fleece liner is their bedding so unless you’re using traditional bedding, you’ll obviously use fleece 😉

[@makylamiller8674]

U can use mats

[@oldbarnmenagerie2783]

please tell me where are they supposed to pee is the idea that they pee on the liner so that all you have to do is vac up the poops and wash the fleece liner as they get soiled?

[@saveen9266]

Amazon has these fleece things meant for the critter nation cage. Could I just buy that instead of making one?

[@lulumatasso5788]

How do you make them for your ledges?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

It's very simple. All you do is buy a plank of chinchilla safe wood and cut it into whatever sizes you want. Then you drill in two holes slightly smaller than your screws and push those in so that they fit snugly. Then add a washer to the screws, attach the ledge to the cage, and use a wingnut to tighten it. :)

[@emiliacoleman8433]

Hi I am moving house in a few days We have a chinchilla would be ok to move

[@viviana8914]

Hi so I hope u answer but u made a video of your morning and night routine u give your chinchilla a tablespoon of food in the morning and afternoon do you feed your chinchilla at night? Plz just answer yes or no,

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Vivianadiva Before I go to bed I make sure he’s got enough food. I now always make sure his pellets, hay and water are stocked full at all times😊

[@viviana8914]

The Chinchilla Notebook thank u!

[@angelmolt6398]

can I superglue the sides together with a hot glue gun instead of sewing them?

[@bru2298]

No, it will fall apart. If you don't want to sew then use hemming web. They are also used alot for cage liners.

[@nicolegrasko7870]

where do you get toys for them and things for them to play with?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Nicole Grasko I have a haul video coming up soon but basically I really love the online website AZ Chinchillas. Theyve very interesting, safe and affordable toys for chins. I also buy from pet stores😊

[@nicolegrasko7870]

The Chinchilla Notebook oh okay thank you just I don’t live in America so do they ship overseas?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Nicole Grasko I'm pretty sure they do😊

[@nicolegrasko7870]

The Chinchilla Notebook thank you

[@diversekennelz4083]

Do you have a link where you could buy liners off websites?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

speedy Gonzalez Here’s a link:😊 www.zoeyandlilostoybox.com/collections/fleece-accessories/products/ferret-nation-critter-nation-basic-cage-liners

[@wyldebill4178]

Come back!

[@isabellaserratos3876]

how do u install the wood in the cage? xx

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Isabella Serratos The ledges have little screws sticking out and you use a wingnut or bolt to attach it😌

[@kyl33alyc38]

And I found the same exact cage as you

[@SuperSteve702]

Thank you for the diy now i know

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

HAMMERDOWN Glad it could help

[@gracecao9563]

Can you use fabric glue instead of sewing it?

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Grace Cao I definitely recommend sewing because it stays together so much better and then you also have to consider that you need to wash them regularly and you don’t want the glue wearing off and the liner to fall apart😉

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Grace Cao I definitely recommend sewing because it stays together so much better and then you also have to consider that you need to wash them regularly and you don’t want the glue wearing off and the liner to fall apart😉

[@cassandramontressor2820]

My guess is you wouldn’t want the chins getting at the glue by accident either!

[@no-nq8dj]

how do i do this without the pillowcase method. i do not want to put my pan inside the fleece- 🤔

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

st3llar Well I guess you could try and figure out how to clip the fleece to the sides but your Chinchilla will probably dig it up.

[@no-nq8dj]

The Chinchilla Notebook okay

[@tynaa.0368]

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[@111annabellee]

lol thats the same intro song on my channel also thankssss for this vid so helpful do you think i could have a shoutout??/ face reveallll?????????????????

[@111annabellee]

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[@averykate4097]

A few weeks ago

[@alibabakk]

This would be so cool but my chilla just pees to every fleece i put in hers cage😢✌️ And yes i wash the fleece but it doesnt help i mean sometimes the pee dont come out 😂

[@gigibubnova2357]

sadly I don't use fleece so this video doesn't relate to me. but its still interesting

[@alissaromero85]

I'm curious to know what you use because I'm doing my research and I might adopt a chinchilla

[@baylie9052]

Can I pleaseeeeee have a shoutout I love ur chins too!!!🥺

[@nwordpassifyousub2303]

Face reveal or no chance.

[@TheChinchillaNotebook]

Sam Smith I've decided that I'll do a face reveal when I either reach 5,000 suscribers or 10,000. Either one, not sure yet😊

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Can’t wait

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5000!!!

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The Chinchilla Notebook almost there!!! 👀

[@khloeanne219]

can i have a shout out pls

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May i get a shoutout? i subscribed and turned on post notifications!!!

[@keaganxx5364]

ahhh musical.ly

[@carlbrooks800]

Can you give me a shoutout plz

[@deliboy5124]

where do you buy your fleece?