Having The Right Exercise Wheel For Your Chinchilla

With a cage for your chinchilla, they should also be some chew toys, a television and a wheel for exercise.  This way they'll have plenty of things to do while they're in the cage.  In order for the wheel to fit in properly, you should measure the door of the cage.  Even though your pet will still get their outside exercise, a cage is strongly recommended for exercise inside.

Sometimes, your pet chinchilla may not adapt to the wheel right away.  Don't fret--sometimes it may take them a while to get acclimated, especially since it's new to them.  Older chinchillas don't adapt to change very well and it may take them longer to get used to it.  It may take them weeks, or even months to get acclimated to the device.  When they do, they usually like it and take to the wheel well, especially when they realize that it's benefiting them.  Anything that benefits them is good, and they try to keep a positive demeanor.

Another aspect of having a wheel in your pet's cage is safety.  You have to make sure that they are able to exercise on a running surface.  The surface should be solid or made from mesh.  The measurements should be no more than 1/2" X 1/2".  Anything more than that can result in the chinchilla having leg, foot or toe injuries.  Their lower extremities are very delicate and can result in amputation if not attended to properly.

As with chew toys, the wheels should not be made of plastic.  Plastic can harm your pet by causing issues with their intestinal area.  The pet can chew and ingest the plastic pieces which can cause this.  If you use a wheel with spokes, you are asking for trouble.  Not only can your pet chinchilla face injury to their arms or legs, the risk of having their limbs amputated increases.

Even your pet can sense when there's danger with these type of wheels.  When that happens, they're reluctant to exercise on them.  These type of wheels are not recommended to be installed in their cages.  If you do use them, you are not looking out for your pet's best interests.  Another type of wheel, called a safe wheel, has screws in the inside center.  They seem to have more fun on this type of wheel because of the decreased danger.   

The recommended measurement for a wheel is 12", even though there is some debate about that.  Most people seem to do ok with that size wheel.  Pet stores normally sell the wheels with the spokes, which as stated in the previous paragraph is dangerous for chinchillas.  There have been reports that the wheel may cause your pet's spine to curve, because there's only so much room; of course, that's probably remain to be seen.

If you find abnormal issues with your pet after getting on the wheel, you should stop until your find out what's going on.  If you are unsure about what type of wheel to purchase, contact your local pet store or consult with your local veterinarian.   


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Chinchillas Staying Healthy With Pellets and Hay

The chinchilla's process of consuming food is quite different than other animals.  They should have a lot of roughage and fewer nutrients.  One of the things that they must have enough of is pellets. 

Chinchilla pellets can be purchased from a breeder or a pet store.  Not all brands contain the same ingredients.  When your purchase them, be sure that the basic ingredients are in the mix.  This would include alfalfa meal, wheat germ, molasses, oats, soybean oil meal, corn, and added vitamins and minerals.  The chinchilla pellets are long because the animals eat with their hands and they must be able to grasp them.

The chinchillas consume the pellets until they feel full.  When they get to that point, they will stop and refrain from overeating.  You can either feed them once or twice a day.  You'll want to figure out which feeding regimen is best for them.  Stick with whatever works best and be consistent.  If you're not, the chinchilla will know and the inconsistency will cause them to be stressed.

A chinchilla's livelihood is based on routines.  You can feed the pellets to them either from a hopper feeder or a ceramic bowl.  The hopper feeder is good to use because you don't have to concern yourself about it falling over.  Ceramic bowls are good because they are heavy and the chinchilla can't chew it, like they would a plastic bowl. 

Chinchilla pellets are one of the best things they can eat; but if for some reason you can't locate them, you can substitute rabbit or guinea pig pellets for them.  These are fine to consume as long as they contain plenty of fiber and are low in fat.  If for some reason you do have to switch their pellets, do it gradually.  Once they get used to a system, it's difficult for them to change suddenly.  They will adapt, but they get stressed if it happens all at once. 

Hay is good for them because it also provides fiber for their system.  You can choose from two kinds:  alfalfa or timothy.  They can be purchased in loose or small compressed blocks with a measurement of 1" X 1" X 2".  The animals will eat both kinds and it must be chemical and mold free.  Because of their sensitive digestive system, chinchillas can only consume fresh hay.  To remain fresh, it must be stored in a dry place.

Fifty-pound bags may be too much for a chinchilla owner, so cubes can be purchased in smaller amounts.  It's better if the cubes are broken into smaller pieces.  This way, they can handle them easier as opposed to being one cumbersome piece.  One pressed cube or a handful of hay is all an adult chinchilla usually eats. 

An alternative to hay would be Bermuda grass.  If your house has a lawn with Bermuda grass, you can feed that to your chinchilla.  However, the grass must be chemical and fertilizer free.  Just wash it off and give your chinchilla a few.  Bermuda grass helps to remedy any digestive issues.    


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