Chinchillas are primarily rodents and are best kept in cages. In order not to constrain the motor activity of the animal, a spacious cage must be selected. You can buy it in the store or make it yourself.
It is necessary
- - steel fine mesh;
- - metal elements - corners, tubes, hinges;
- - grinder;
- - welding machine.
Instructions
Step 1
The most suitable cage space for one rodent is considered to be 70X50X50 cm in size. In this space, it will be necessary to place various accessories necessary for the chinchilla - a drinker and a feeder, a sand bath and a hanging hammock, various toys, simulators to support the animal's motor activity.
Step 2
Ready-made chinchilla cages are available on the market in a wide variety, but they are not cheap. More budget-friendly cells made in China raise many questions regarding their reliability. It is not surprising that most owners prefer to make their own house for the animal.
Step 3
Sketch on paper a sketch of the future cell or draw a plan. Be sure to calculate the location of the cage in human housing and the internal equipment of the house for the rodent. Consider the location of feeders and shelves, labyrinths, tunnels, slides and other elements.
Step 4
Make a frame for the future cage - it must be made of metal tubes that are held together by corners and screws with corner nuts. You can immediately divide the space inside into several sections, outline the transitions for their connection. Weld the bottom plate to the cage frame, make the flooring to get a wooden floor. Arrange and secure the walls - they can also be made of wood or metal mesh.
Step 5
Consider the design of the attachment to the roof posts of the cage. It must be made removable - this way you make it easier for yourself to periodically clean the cage. For example, hinges with a lock are suitable, but not with a latch. Prepare the inside of the cage: install and secure the shelves, and also fix the ladders, houses, drinkers and feeders. Place a container with sand, lay hay on the bottom of the cage. The cage is ready.
