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I'm getting two chinchillas tomorrow and I really don't want to pay for a 70 dollar cage when I can get a better one online, So i was wondering can they temporarily stay in a dog kennel that's pretty big?
Answer
Purchase the right cage. Your cage needs to be large enough to accommodate your chinchilla and in a relatively quiet room. For chinchillas, the bigger the cage, the better. They like to run around and bounce off cage walls as well as hop small platforms.
Make sure your cage is chin-proof. No hard plastics or soft plastics and only chinchilla-safe wood in the cage. Chinchillas need to chew and will chew on anything and everything they can. They can nibble through wood without a problem.
Everyone starts with a small cage and, within a year or two, upgrades to something bigger and nicer. Why not take the plunge right away and save yourself the expense of purchasing two cages? By getting a cage you will be happy with forever you will save yourself the annual search for "the perfect cage".
Of course, if you REALLY want to save money you can build your own cage. This might be a good choice anyway, as it's the only way you might achieve several features that you want.
HOW TO DO IT
So you need a sturdy metal cage. If you're keeping adults 1 inch gaps are fine. If you are planning on breeding you'll need no larger than 1 inch by 1/2 inch spacing between the bars. Wooden or wire (or some unchewable surface) are a must for shelves. Ramps should be eliminated as they present an unnecessary hazard. You don't need a very large cage, especially if you plan on letting your chinchilla our for frequent exercise. The bottom may be solid or wire, but if it is wire give your chinchilla a piece of wood to rest their paws on.
The Ferret Nation cage is easily adaptable for the chinchilla with some custom pans. It can be divided into two separate cages or provide one huge cage. The cage should cost about $175 plus shipping, and you can get the custom pans for a reasonable price from Bass Equipment. The ramps are removable and you can upgrade afterwards to wooden shelves (purchased separately).
This is probably the most popular choice among knowledgeable chinchilla owners, as it is an attractive cage that will last a very long time.
Another solid choice is a chinchilla cage from Quality Cage. These cages come with wooden shelves, and they have cages of several sizes. This is a cage you would also be happy with, and you may well be getting a wheel from Quality Cage anyway.
You might find a similar cage locally, although that seems more and more difficult as the pet stores seem to be moving more to online sales. Smaller metal cages will be available, but I strongly urge you to carefully consider whether you will be happy with this cage in six months or a year. Of course, you should also consider the space you have, for these cages can run rather large (perfect for that big exercise wheel!)
You may be considering a more commercial cage if you are becoming a breeder.
If you can find the right cage, and you're a little handy, you also have the option to build a cage.
hoped i helped, if u ask me this is the fastest ans easiest and cheapest way for your solution.. this would help u alot. good luck :::::::
Purchase the right cage. Your cage needs to be large enough to accommodate your chinchilla and in a relatively quiet room. For chinchillas, the bigger the cage, the better. They like to run around and bounce off cage walls as well as hop small platforms.
Make sure your cage is chin-proof. No hard plastics or soft plastics and only chinchilla-safe wood in the cage. Chinchillas need to chew and will chew on anything and everything they can. They can nibble through wood without a problem.
Everyone starts with a small cage and, within a year or two, upgrades to something bigger and nicer. Why not take the plunge right away and save yourself the expense of purchasing two cages? By getting a cage you will be happy with forever you will save yourself the annual search for "the perfect cage".
Of course, if you REALLY want to save money you can build your own cage. This might be a good choice anyway, as it's the only way you might achieve several features that you want.
HOW TO DO IT
So you need a sturdy metal cage. If you're keeping adults 1 inch gaps are fine. If you are planning on breeding you'll need no larger than 1 inch by 1/2 inch spacing between the bars. Wooden or wire (or some unchewable surface) are a must for shelves. Ramps should be eliminated as they present an unnecessary hazard. You don't need a very large cage, especially if you plan on letting your chinchilla our for frequent exercise. The bottom may be solid or wire, but if it is wire give your chinchilla a piece of wood to rest their paws on.
The Ferret Nation cage is easily adaptable for the chinchilla with some custom pans. It can be divided into two separate cages or provide one huge cage. The cage should cost about $175 plus shipping, and you can get the custom pans for a reasonable price from Bass Equipment. The ramps are removable and you can upgrade afterwards to wooden shelves (purchased separately).
This is probably the most popular choice among knowledgeable chinchilla owners, as it is an attractive cage that will last a very long time.
Another solid choice is a chinchilla cage from Quality Cage. These cages come with wooden shelves, and they have cages of several sizes. This is a cage you would also be happy with, and you may well be getting a wheel from Quality Cage anyway.
You might find a similar cage locally, although that seems more and more difficult as the pet stores seem to be moving more to online sales. Smaller metal cages will be available, but I strongly urge you to carefully consider whether you will be happy with this cage in six months or a year. Of course, you should also consider the space you have, for these cages can run rather large (perfect for that big exercise wheel!)
You may be considering a more commercial cage if you are becoming a breeder.
If you can find the right cage, and you're a little handy, you also have the option to build a cage.
hoped i helped, if u ask me this is the fastest ans easiest and cheapest way for your solution.. this would help u alot. good luck :::::::
can you keep a mini lop rabbit in a 20 by 30 plastic dog kennel?
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as ive said before i would like to have a minilop rabbit
(i dont have one yet). would there be enough space in a 20 by 30 dog kennel for a mini lop rabbit? also how much does it cost to own a mini lop rabbit or a year (Canadian $) the cage has ventalation windows and im pretty sure it could fit one mini lop rabbit. i would take the rabbit out of the cage atleast once a day to rome around my back yard . i have two dgs (border collies) and the cage used to be a bed for one of them so its pretty big
Answer
20 by 30 in what units? inches? feet? centimeters? That info would help. Rabbits are okay outside but it is much better to keep them indoors. During the warmer months, especially spring and fall, it is fine to let them roam around outside in a supervised, enclosed location. In the very hot summer months and the winter they should be kept indoors as they easily overheat in the summer and can die of heatstroke.
So to get to your questions, if the kennel is in inches, then it will be okay for the rabbit to sleep in, but it will need to have time outside of it's cage, a few hours a day. This should be in a supervised area where all wires are covered or taken away so the rabbit doesn't chew them. Also you want to make sure he won't chew furniture and rugs that you don't want ruined, which is why you should supervise him. Make sure the dogs are not going to go for the rabbit, and that he isn't too scared of them. I have rabbits and a large dog and they get along alright as long as we keep him away when he gets too playful - he doesn't know how easy he could hurt them.
In terms of cost, for one rabbit, here are the supplies you will need for starters:
cage (which you have)
food: Hay - $6/bag probably 1-2 bags per month, Vegetables - assorted leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, etc., Pellets (5lb bag about $8)
treats - stick with dried cranberries! they love them
water/food dishes: about $20
Litter box - $10-15
Litter - use a non-clumping litter, like Yesterday's News (available in Canada) $8 for 13lb bag
Brush, nail clippers, toys $20-30
So you are looking at about $70-90 just for supplies to start up. After that, you will need to continue purchasing litter, food, and treats.
I would budget $40/month on food and litter and that should be plenty for one rabbit.
If you get a baby, you are going to have to make sure you feed him according to his age. Information on what you should feed at different stages can be found here:
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/diet.html
Please remember that it is easy to litter train bunns. They make very good pets but they are NOT low maintenance and require a lot of social interaction to stay happy and healthy. They can live between 8-12 years. Vet costs should also be considered - the biggest fee will be the cost of spaying/neutering. If you are in the GTA or surrounding area you can email me at amylouie07@yahoo.ca and I can suggest some good vets for bunnies. They do not require yearly shots, but should get yearly checkups and you need to familiarize yourself with the signs of illness, since they can get sick very quickly and it can be costly if not caught and taken care of fast.
http://www.rabbit.org has lots of info all about rabbits. If you are in the GTA area and want to adopt a rabbit, which will come fixed and health checked, check out http://www.rabbitrescue.ca
Email me any other questions and I can help you.
20 by 30 in what units? inches? feet? centimeters? That info would help. Rabbits are okay outside but it is much better to keep them indoors. During the warmer months, especially spring and fall, it is fine to let them roam around outside in a supervised, enclosed location. In the very hot summer months and the winter they should be kept indoors as they easily overheat in the summer and can die of heatstroke.
So to get to your questions, if the kennel is in inches, then it will be okay for the rabbit to sleep in, but it will need to have time outside of it's cage, a few hours a day. This should be in a supervised area where all wires are covered or taken away so the rabbit doesn't chew them. Also you want to make sure he won't chew furniture and rugs that you don't want ruined, which is why you should supervise him. Make sure the dogs are not going to go for the rabbit, and that he isn't too scared of them. I have rabbits and a large dog and they get along alright as long as we keep him away when he gets too playful - he doesn't know how easy he could hurt them.
In terms of cost, for one rabbit, here are the supplies you will need for starters:
cage (which you have)
food: Hay - $6/bag probably 1-2 bags per month, Vegetables - assorted leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, etc., Pellets (5lb bag about $8)
treats - stick with dried cranberries! they love them
water/food dishes: about $20
Litter box - $10-15
Litter - use a non-clumping litter, like Yesterday's News (available in Canada) $8 for 13lb bag
Brush, nail clippers, toys $20-30
So you are looking at about $70-90 just for supplies to start up. After that, you will need to continue purchasing litter, food, and treats.
I would budget $40/month on food and litter and that should be plenty for one rabbit.
If you get a baby, you are going to have to make sure you feed him according to his age. Information on what you should feed at different stages can be found here:
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/diet.html
Please remember that it is easy to litter train bunns. They make very good pets but they are NOT low maintenance and require a lot of social interaction to stay happy and healthy. They can live between 8-12 years. Vet costs should also be considered - the biggest fee will be the cost of spaying/neutering. If you are in the GTA or surrounding area you can email me at amylouie07@yahoo.ca and I can suggest some good vets for bunnies. They do not require yearly shots, but should get yearly checkups and you need to familiarize yourself with the signs of illness, since they can get sick very quickly and it can be costly if not caught and taken care of fast.
http://www.rabbit.org has lots of info all about rabbits. If you are in the GTA area and want to adopt a rabbit, which will come fixed and health checked, check out http://www.rabbitrescue.ca
Email me any other questions and I can help you.
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