The Best Toys for Chinchillas

When it comes to adopting any pets, it is imperative that you learn how to care for them properly and give them the care that is so important. I have compiled a list of toys your Chinchilla will need. Consider the following items when you are getting ready to adopt your Chinchilla.

Chinchillas are very active and curious creatures and have much energy. Toys can help keep your Chinchilla happy and healthy, but you need to make sure that they stay safe. You may be wondering what the best toys for chinchillas are, check out my list below.

Shredding Toys

These are toys that are meant to be shredded. They’re made of softer materials that Chinchillas love to chew and destroy. Often, they include pieces like bamboo finger traps, pumice or lava bites, loofa, cardboard, or palm leaves.

Climbing Toys

Some of the best toys for chinchillas are toys that can climb. Chinchillas are known to be active and love to climb. Some items you could include are platforms, ladders, branches, and even hammocks. When putting in the climbing toys, make sure they are sturdy, and the Chinchilla won’t fall and get hurt!

Dust Baths

Did you know that chinchillas love taking dust baths and it would make a great toy for them?

This is so easy to make for them. It would be best if you had a clean bowl and add in a minimal amount of chinchilla dust for your pet to not only help keep its coat healthy but to have some fun rolling around. Dust baths should only be given, two to three times a week.

Chew Toys

Other great Toys for Chinchillas are chewing toys. Chinchillas love to eat on branches, but always use a safe choice when giving them branches. Some that are fie are willow, poplar, aspen, and apple branches. You can also use other options for chew toys like toys made of wood, pumice stones, or even mineral blocks.

Wheels

Chinchillas love to stay active, and just like hamsters, they love to roll around in a wheel. When purchasing a wheel for your Chinchilla, make sure you are getting on big enough for it. The minimum of 14 to 16 inches is what it should measure. There are different types of wheels. You have the flying saucer, Chin spin wheels, spinner wheels, exercise wheels or you can even get it a run about ball, as long as it is large enough. Also, another factor to think about when buying a wheel, make sure it is chew proof.

Toys for your Chinchilla to Hide  

Chinchillas love to feel secure and look for places to hide in. There is an excellent selection of houses for your Chinchilla. There are wooden hideout boxes, fleece cubes, terracotta boxes; there are many different hideout boxes to choose from. Small Animal Hanging Bed are another hiding spot the Chinchillas love! Having a private place for them to hide in is an essential. Chinchillas are a nocturnal animal so having a place to hide out in during the day, will help.

Other items your Chinchilla might like is timothy hay, rosehips, chew sticks, non-bleached loofah slices, these items will keep them busy and stimulate, also chew toys are good to wear down the teeth to a healthy length.

Conclusion

Chinchillas are very smart, very active, and incredibly adorable pets, and they need a lot of physical and mental stimulation. Chinchilla loves to play, so make sure you are giving them time every day to move around and have fun. So, make sure you are getting the best possible toys for your Chinchilla!