Your chinchilla would be love to live in a cage measuring at least 24″D x 36″W x 24″H

Ideally, chinchilla cages should made from 16 gauge galvanised weld mesh squares measuring 1 - 2cms on the floor, sides and top.

As your Chinchilla will love to sit on a solid base, metal shelving inside the chinchilla cage is a must .

Having blocks of wood 2″ - 4″ square in the cage will provide some interest and will also help in keeping your chinchilla’s teeth filed down and healthy - Chinchillas love to gnaw on wood.

Offer your chinchilla some water in a glass bottle with a stainless steel spout firmly attached to the outside of the chinchilla cage.

The positioning of the chinchilla cage is also important as your chinchilla (like all small animals) will be particularly susceptible to damp and draughty conditions.

Loud voices and sudden noises will also disturb him, so keep your chinchilla cage out of busy rooms and only speak softly and gently to him