How large should chinchilla cages be?

The enclosure should be a minimum of 4' x 4' x 3' for a single chinchilla. Like other rodents, chinchillas love to chew, and therefore wire-mesh cages are preferred to wooden cages. DO NOT use galvanized wire, as it contains zinc, which can be toxic if ingested.

1. How big should a chinchilla cage be for two chinchillas?
2. How many hides should a chinchilla have?

How big should a chinchilla cage be for two chinchillas?

The absolute minimum for a pair of chinchillas is a cage sized 3 feet x 2 feet x 2 feet, but we recommend going for the largest sized cage that your house can accommodate. Chinchillas love to jump, so they will be far happier in a bigger cage with multiple levels for them to jump between.

How many hides should a chinchilla have?

Your chinchilla needs more than one hiding space so that it has somewhere to go when you are cleaning its hide house. Mix and match different types of hiding spots so that your chinchilla has lots of safe places to go. A hide house completes your chinchilla's habitat.