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Chinchillas => General Chat => Topic started by: Mannybilly1030 on October 12, 2014, 09:14:44 PM
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ok so i need to spoil my chinchillas and thought about getting them more ledges and a fleece tube. but idk what sites still are still up
http://www.mycritterstore.com/
http://thechinchillaboutique.weebly.com/
idk if these sites are still up if you guys have any websites that have good ledges please tell me. i got a few from azchins but they were to thick
though id make my own stuff but only if i had the supplies which i dont. ik what kind of a house do i have but we dont have saws of any sort to cut down the wood and make ledges
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I'm not familiar with those stores. Perhaps some else can comment. At the very lest I recommend e-mailing them or calling if they have a phone number.
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Also as far as ledges go I recommend building them to fit your cage. You can use any wide untreated white pine or aspen board from a hardware store. Pre-drill holes in the ends to accept 1/4" stud bolts and fasten it to the cage with fender washers and wing nuts. See if someone you know has the tools. All you need is a hand saw and a hand drill which I've used and it works well but I prefer to use my table saw. Hand saws aren't that expensive. Never use particle board and only use chinchilla safe wood.
I do not recommend covering shelves with fleece. Some people have issues with chinchillas urinating on it. Fleece can cause bowel obstructions if it is ingested. Some chinchillas will chew it but most will not. If you see signs of chewing remove the fleece.
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I like http://simplychintastic.com/ but the guy is always rather busy. I have heard of others using chinchillaboutique. There's http://www.whimsys-menagerie.com/cageaccessories.htm that I haven't ordered from. On facebook there is https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fleece-for-Furries/158912790837886 . Not wooden ledges but they make fleece covered pvc items and hammocks. http://www.rondaschins.com/WoodPerPound.shtml has branch shelves and coconut items.
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Also as far as ledges go I recommend building them to fit your cage. You can use any wide untreated white pine or aspen board from a hardware store. Pre-drill holes in the ends to accept 1/4" stud bolts and fasten it to the cage with fender washers and wing nuts. See if someone you know has the tools. All you need is a hand saw and a hand drill which I've used and it works well but I prefer to use my table saw. Hand saws aren't that expensive. Never use particle board and only use chinchilla safe wood.
I do not recommend covering shelves with fleece. Some people have issues with chinchillas urinating on it. Fleece can cause bowel obstructions if it is ingested. Some chinchillas will chew it but most will not. If you see signs of chewing remove the fleece.
I recently was told by my uncle he does have a mechanical saw to cut wood... Wish he would have told me before but im going to order from tjschinchillasupplies shes very good i love her stuff. But after that im doing my own :)
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I agree, it's oftentimes easier to make ledges yourself. I'm not sure what type of cage you have, but I decided to custom build, meaning all I need to do to change out a ledge is a drill and a few screws.
Hope you find what you're looking for!
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i also have ledges, tjschinchillasupplies dot com. part of my proceeds send care packages to chinny rescues, pictures of the packages are listed in my fb group [unfort, i had a problem so i had to start a new group so only one pic is posted now, but i try to send a package once a month to 2 rescues]. anyways.. if you order more than three i give discounts. just email me if your interested.
jean
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Some of these look great. Anyone know of any stores based in the uk?
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Shelfridges in the uk
On ebay look up this seller
Ranch house cages
I use both and both are reliable
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I've been wondering about this too, and hoping to find some Canadian based stores.
Thanks for the post!