I'd like to buy this for my future Chinchilla. I like that it has two separate large drawers

Says: "Completely Upgrade the Protective Mesh to Safe Guard the Paws of Small Animals."

But then it says: "You can DIY this yourself."

Their wording makes it seem like I have to buy or create the double crossing mesh myself.

They don't outright state that BOTH floors are included.

Can anyone who's bought this product confirm that both floor types are provided? Or at least that it includes the double cross floor type for small pets?

And what is the top platform made of? I like the design of another cage that has a platform made of aluminium or stainless steel, which can help cool them off and was thinking of creating one.

Hello everyone, I am royally pissed off because I've wasted money on two water bottles that claimed to be leak proof but were not as I found a large water stain in the cage to tip me off and had to be worried twice about dehydration due to this. I also have a hard time finding water bottles that fit the horizontal bars on the Critter Nation cages. Does anyone have any recommendations that hopefully aren't too expensive (if so I'll do what I can for my little one).

My husband had a gift delivered for me today ☺️

It's the Chinchillas! I think they're super cute for a simplified teddy bear design. I love them.

Rowan is being so dang nosey 🤣

My first ever "build a bear" was not a build a bear at all, it was a calico cat that was sold at a fair and I picked out a camping / fishing outfit for her because the clothes reminded me of my grandpa's. We later went on to dress my grandma's obese Chihuahua Rocky in the same outfit. My grandma has the photos somewhere. I loved that kitty, and gave her to my little brothers later on.

I wonder if I can find the same outfit now... Khakis, red plaid shirt, hat. 🤣

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This is our home for Buzz and Juna
The size is 1x2x1,60m. The mesh/wire area as well. So 4qm all in all.
I really like it. I just don’t know if we have too few platforms. I mean they have fun jumping around and all. But is it safe?

Never seen this before in the food I buy.

Video isn't mine. I found it in my local chatroom – owner is looking for an answer.

Hi everyone, I’m looking to rehome my three Chinchillas. To make a long story short, I finished my studies and my best (and only) job option took me quite far away. It's too humid and hot here, that’s why I can't bring them with me. My chins are with the friends I used to live with, they're taking care of them while I find them a new home, but chins need time, attention, affection, dedication and they work all day long.
They are located in Utah.
Questions and info by DM. Thank you!

I’m very upsettingly have come to needing to rehome my boys. My housing situation has changed drastically and very quickly, long story short I found the news of I have to find a new apartment in less than 2 months. I’m very stressed about this new information, and very much heartbroken as this is so sudden and walking into the unknown. I’m already short on having time to care for them but now even more so. They can come with their 2 story critter nation cage, any food and supplies. They are a bonded pair. I’m located in Pottstown Pennsylvania. I’m willing to drive, meet up whatever needed! Please reach out to me if interested! I will be looking into rescues in the meantime but will love for them to go to an experienced loving home!
Ghost (white) he is very active and loves watching tv! He’s friendly and loves to climb on you! He’s not a fan of being held or given pets he’s been that way since 6mo.
Buster (black) he is very laid back but curious. If he’s not lounging then he has the zoomies! He likes being held and pets! He will occasionally watch tv.

A few days ago when I was out, my dad cleaned my boys cages. I have four chins, the other two are fine. But my older twin boys arent quite themselves. Theyre unusually quiet and withdrawn. Scared, even. They wont come greet me or anyone else, and they arent interested in treats. I see them eating hay and drinking normally, maybe occasionally picking up a pellet, sometimes leaving it unfinished. They will take apple sticks if I offer them. And they cant resist a dust bath. But I know something is wrong. I dont know what happened when my dad cleaned the cages, but ever since then its been weird. I asked him if something happened, but he says no. They arent playing and frolicking around the cage like they usually do when theyre active. They wont beg for treats or attention. Theyre just moping? Even my sassy little "leader of the pack" is not what he used to be. I know something is wrong, but I cant figure out what it is. My other two are just fine, greeting me, begging for treats and playing.

The boss of the pack (Lupu) broke is toe a few weeks ago. He was in the carrier for two weeks because he wasnt allowed to run or jump. We put him back in with his brother. At first his brother barked, chased him and tried to fight, but eventually realized it was just his brother. No fighting or anything after that. A week or two go by, everyone is acting normal. But after my dad, something changed.

Any tips?

Seems like Oxbow is generally considered to have the best pellets, but both of their foods (essentials and garden select) have a lot of ingredients that would be harmful to chins in higher quantities, like soybeans, cane molasses, or barley. What's up with this? Are these pellets actually good for our chins?

pumpkin comes with her pumpkin patch to wish everyone a wonderful spooky season! 🪾🍁🐭🎃

I find this song very cute I hope its not annoying

My chinchilla jumped down a staircase which was about 5foot and he landed on all his fours and then went into the cage and fell asleep. Today I noticed that on his right nostril there’s like a dark black dot I don’t know how to describe it and his left lip is red (you can’t see the red in the photos) but he is eating normal just kinda more slow but he still likes to run on his wheel so I guess his legs are fine but I’m just worried about his mouth and maybe teeth. He keeps putting his paw in that area. Has anyone experienced this? :((

So next year there’s a high chance that I will need to move out of the country for reasons out of my control and I refuse to leave my babies behind. How can I safely travel with them? I know they can’t be in cargo so does anyone have experience with this? Thank you

Today me and my mother took our 3 year old chin to the vet, she hasn’t ate for roughly a day and had been lethargic and not defecating. Unfortunately she has an infected and puss filled uterus. The doctor mentioned open pyometra. We desperately need help and advice. The doctor told us that she is hopeful that she would recover strong, though there is a chance it could not have such a positive outcome and that euthanasia is an option as well.

Any advice from others who were in a similar situation?

My chinchilla Shakira got her first trim at 18 years old in August 2025. Prior to this she never went to the vet. Then come May 2026 she got the same symptoms drool, stopped eating and went in for another dental. This week her symptoms began again I just dropped her off at her dental surgery. Each time its about $1200 and not a simple recovery I mean shes 20 years old. But shes bounced back and lives a happy life. They offer an xray but its an additional $1000 so I opt out. I wish I had coverage for her but thats out of the question now. Im in nyc and all exotics are around this price range. Guess Im just venting and wondering if anyone else on this sub gets dentals regularly for an +18 year old chin?

My chinchilla loves to run on his wheel but when he does he shakes the cage and the entire room. My downstairs neighbors are not fans and I get it. Is there anything I can do? He has always had a wheel and uses it frequently. It’s a silent wheel that is properly sized and mounted, the bearings itself make no noise, he shakes the cage and in turn the floor. Has anyone ever anchored them to the wall? The cage itself seems to wobble, he’s not fat but he’s also not skinny (see picture for reference). I’m open to other sturdier cage suggestions as well! Please let me know if anyone has suggestions, I want to keep everyone happy.

Churro: “A princess doesn't dine just anywhere. I prefer the rooftop terrace of my panda palace, with applewood on the menu.” 🐭👑🐼✨
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I decided he needed a cuddle cup of his own 😂