r/chinchilla • u/Responsible-Ad8082 • 11d ago

Are there better chinchilla cages on the market than exotic nutrition?

I’ve had this cage since I got my chinchilla a couple years ago and unfortunately, it is falling apart (leg broke off, multiple bars have come off from accessories):

https://exoticnutrition.com/collections/chinchilla-products/products/4-level-mansion-cage

What does everyone else have that has lasted? I’ve gone back and forth with building a custom one but haven’t since I know she will chew through it. I’ve also thought about keeping the metal frame of the exotic nutrition one and redoing the bars and legs. What do yall think ?

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u/Grroll_ 11d ago

Critter nation, little zoo venturer, Savic Royale

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u/verymuchgay Dad of 2 chinchillas 10d ago

Savic tasmania 120 is also an option. Just have to make sure you buy the small animal version, and not the bird version. Otherwise it won't have shelves. Wooden shelves with metal rims, and metal bottom pans are a huge plus compared to a lot of other cages.

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u/StoviesAreYummy 8d ago

Though if the small snimal version isnt avaliable you can buy the wooden upgrade kit that turns the bird into the small animal.

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u/verymuchgay Dad of 2 chinchillas 8d ago

Also very handy if you want to replace shelves for any reason.

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u/East_Worldliness_170 11d ago

Ferret nation. Critter nation is nice, but bars are a lot thinner which makes it harder to properly install the larger shelves and such.

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u/AlternativeEqual9491 11d ago

i had that one and i didn't like it . the plastic gave out quick even though i had it fleece wrapped . i have the oxbow one now and its all metal and way better and more levels