Chinchillas are lots of fun to own, but it's important to know how to take care of them so you can keep them happy and healthy. Below, you will find answers to some of your chinchilla questions so you can take good care of your new pet.

Since chinchillas love to jump, the cage should have lots of platforms, shelves, and other places for climbing and jumping. You should also put the following items in the cage:

imageNest box made from wood or cardboard for sleeping and hiding

imageAspen wood shavings to line the bottom for bedding

imageGlass water bottles for water

image Toys

image Exercise wheel

image Food bowls that attach to the cage

imageHay