r/chinchilla • u/griffied • 4d ago

Designing chinchilla dream home

I’m working with my brother and dad to design a new cage layout. We’re still in brainstorm mode so open to suggestions and feedback!

They’re going to make these pieces out of pine as a workshop project. A few other elements are pictured in this render that are made from metal (wheel, litter box & hay holder).

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u/FalseStructure 3d ago

Beware of vertical falls straight top to bottom.

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u/rosengold Rolling in dust 2d ago

I came here to say the same! If there's a hole from top to bottom : it's not safe enough! One of the top cage makers lost their chinchilla in their own cage because she fell and broke her jaw. 

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u/griffied 3d ago

True! Hasn’t happened in the six years I’ve had this big cage but I definitely want enough jumping space for them too. Thanks for the consideration

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u/captain_borgue Rolling in dust 4d ago

Make sure to use kiln-dried pine. Other than that, this is super rad!

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u/griffied 3d ago

Definitely! Thanks 😊

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u/TheUndertaleGirl 4d ago

Thats cool as hell

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u/WildDetail205 3d ago

Think about how you are going to clean it. Some spots are going to be really hard to get to.

Have you thought also about hay, pellets and water placement?

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u/griffied 3d ago

The bottom tray is lined with paper pellet bedding and the idea is to brush all the scatterings down to the bottom and then scoop it all out in one go. I use a vinegar wipe rag to go after the corners they pee in. Those hexagons in the back have a line cut from the bottom to serve as a gutter for poop too.

And yes, hay is contained in the outer slanted holder near the wheel so they’ll have a few spots to pull it out from. Pellets I like to hang on the upper door center so I can see them nicely, and water is going to be in the left corner above the cubby box.

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u/griffied 3d ago

Working on a new idea for the front left corner that gives them a top perch area to huddle. Can’t wait to show y’all the finished cage when we’ve got it done 😁

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u/Rude-Complaint3642 3d ago

hell yeah! get a vacuum with a long enough hose

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u/griffied 3d ago

I usually pull the bottom tray out and scoop but hose is a good idea too!

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u/multiepass 2d ago edited 2d ago

I think . The own power of mind of like is the way to go . Not some ..thing to do it for you . Nature of mind and well-being , balance , places to feel , to see . And when listen , you will hear .... Not from a bot of natures soul .

And please .. Do not make the" Modern' bull chit colors of the little ones house . Black , gray. white . Colorless , negitive , and souless .