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[AngelaD15]

When looking a cage to buy is there any brands that might be better or worse than others? I'm still researching chinchillas and am starting to look at types of cages. I know levels are important  as well as size. Is there any brands of cages to not buy or to conseider more than others?

[glafond]

Critter nation, ferett nation, quality cage company, fiesty ferrett.

Those are the top quality cages. I personally own two quality cages.

I would say at least 2 levels and get a cage that is strong enough to hold  a wheel like the chin spin from quality cage company.

Do not get one from a pet store they are generally crap.

[lilchinchilla]

I would also suggest AZ Chins cages (if you are in the US or Canada). http://chinstore.azchins.com/Cages.htm
Those cages are long lasting and well made cages. I have quite a few friends in Canada here who have her cages and they love them more than the ferret nations (although I am partial to those cages too and do own one!). She will ship a cage anywhere in Canada or the US.

[glafond]

Any cage you decide to purchase, if it has wire shelves or plastic shelves, you should either cover them with fleece or you should replace them entirely with wooden shelves.

A chinchillas toes could easily be caught in the wire and they could ingest the plastic (but PVC is fine).

[AngelaD15]

Awesome, thank you guys! I'll definitely keep an eye out for those brands.