Post by Darren Lim on Mar 9, 2004 23:47:01 GMT -5
Toys add spice to a chinchilla's life. They are curious creatures and are easily bored. There are many types of toys out there and it is a good idea to have a variety and rotate them on a regular basis.
Popular toys:
Hanging parrot toys: Just be sure not to get the ones with plastic or leather on them-wood ones are the best.
Toilet paper tubes:make sure to slit them length wise so heads can't get stuck
Chew toys: Cuddle bones, bark bites, cholla chews, pumice stones, lava bites, mineral stones, salt licks, chunnel chews, calsium sticks,
popcicle sticks, balsa wood chop sticks-most avaliable at local pet stores.
Apple and manzanita branches: Use large and small braches, just make sure they are organic with no pesticides added. I always scrub mine with hot water prior to giving them.
Grass mats and roll-a-nests: Grass mats work well for wire cages as a place to rest feet and give great chewing entertainment. They are avaliable online from www.chinworld.com. Roll-a-nests are grass balls that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Be carefull if you live in a humid area-the wire can rust so always check the wire support inside the nest for rust-discard if found.
Link-a-logs: These come in several sizes. They are a series of wood logs joined together-you can make them bend into shapes and they work good for a hide away and chew toy.
Untreated pine wine racks: Avaliable from Ikea and some import stores they make great fun. Just make sure to anchor it to the cage so it does not topple over.
PCV pipes: Use with caution if you have overzealous chewers. Mine won't chew them and love them. If you do try them just watch for chewing and remove if needed.
Swings: I make swings for mine using the plastic balls you put them into run. Leave the access holes off, drill two holes in the top, attach with wire to the top off the cage and instant swing.
Ferret tubes: I drill holes in them and attach to the side of the cage with wire-they use them to rest in and on.
Wheels: All chins love wheels so check out the chin wheel FAQ.
Grape rings: these are untreated grape wreaths avaliable at local craft stores like Micheals. I attach them to the sides of the cage with wire and sometimes hang them from the top.
Popular toys:
Hanging parrot toys: Just be sure not to get the ones with plastic or leather on them-wood ones are the best.
Toilet paper tubes:make sure to slit them length wise so heads can't get stuck
Chew toys: Cuddle bones, bark bites, cholla chews, pumice stones, lava bites, mineral stones, salt licks, chunnel chews, calsium sticks,
popcicle sticks, balsa wood chop sticks-most avaliable at local pet stores.
Apple and manzanita branches: Use large and small braches, just make sure they are organic with no pesticides added. I always scrub mine with hot water prior to giving them.
Grass mats and roll-a-nests: Grass mats work well for wire cages as a place to rest feet and give great chewing entertainment. They are avaliable online from www.chinworld.com. Roll-a-nests are grass balls that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Be carefull if you live in a humid area-the wire can rust so always check the wire support inside the nest for rust-discard if found.
Link-a-logs: These come in several sizes. They are a series of wood logs joined together-you can make them bend into shapes and they work good for a hide away and chew toy.
Untreated pine wine racks: Avaliable from Ikea and some import stores they make great fun. Just make sure to anchor it to the cage so it does not topple over.
PCV pipes: Use with caution if you have overzealous chewers. Mine won't chew them and love them. If you do try them just watch for chewing and remove if needed.
Swings: I make swings for mine using the plastic balls you put them into run. Leave the access holes off, drill two holes in the top, attach with wire to the top off the cage and instant swing.
Ferret tubes: I drill holes in them and attach to the side of the cage with wire-they use them to rest in and on.
Wheels: All chins love wheels so check out the chin wheel FAQ.
Grape rings: these are untreated grape wreaths avaliable at local craft stores like Micheals. I attach them to the sides of the cage with wire and sometimes hang them from the top.