Chinchilla Cages & Habitats

Some chinchilla cages are multi-level, but single chinchillas don’t require a tall cage. Your pet will need room to move around. If you have one adult chinchilla, make sure the cage is at least 3-feet tall and 2-feet wide. Petco has a variety of small animal beds, sleepers and hideaways that work for chinchillas. Many multi-level cages have the advantage of a shelf under the habitat. This is a great place to store food, extra bowls, litter and other supplies that you use frequently.

Yes. Chinchillas enjoy some freedom, but when they are wandering in your home, they will require supervision. Most of a chinchilla’s time should be spent in an enclosure. They are small and agile and are safer when in an enclosed habitat. The best chinchilla cage is one that has plenty of space for them to move around and play with their toys. The more chinchillas you have, the more space a cage should have. When you have multiple chinchillas a multi-level cage is often appropriate.

Generally speaking, chinchillas are relatively low maintenance pets. They do require small animal cleanup and odor control supplies and new litter regularly. Other than that, your small rodent can entertain themselves with toys and exercise accessories. The only thing left to do is make sure your pet has new food and water daily. The best chinchilla cage accessories include wheels, chew toys and blocks.

It’s easier to move your chinchilla cage around if it has wheels on the bottom. Many multi-level chinchilla habitats will have wheels to make them more mobile. While your pet doesn’t need this type of cage, you might find it more convenient. Especially for tall chinchilla habitats, having wheels means you can move the cage around the room or in and out of certain areas of your home with ease.