Buying a Cage

[PeaceB2U]

I'm interested in purchasing my first chinchilla and have been doing some online research about them before making a final decision. I've found a cage online that I like the looks of, but I'd like some advice from chin owners as whether or not you think it would be a good choice. I'd hate to buy something that wouldn't be safe for my little one.

I'm looking at this one http://www.petcarecentral.com/suppetmulfer.html

It says it is appropriate for ferrets or chins.

[Kitty1114]

It has plastic shelves, which isn't good for chins to chew on...I know other people on the site recommend Martin's Cages and Quality Cages, that might be worth looking into.

[bear]

i think there was just a thread about this cage, i'll find it for you.

two word answer: bad choice.

in short, the plastic is bad because chins chew on things. and for the price, there are a lot of other options. read through a few threads on cages for more ideas. (any one where someone is like 'is this cage okay' or 'what cage should i get' will have LOTS of good suggestions.)

i'll find the other thread now.

[bear]

ah, here you go:

http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70026

just read that and you'll be all set :)

[PeaceB2U]

Thanks so much for the advice. Glad I asked before I made a purchase.