Large Aviary type cages can often be converted to chinchilla homes by adding pine shelves. When doing this, again ensure that there is no single drop of more than 18 inches - it maybe possible to add additional levels using wire mesh (3/4 inch 16 gauge) or by careful placement of triangular or quarter circle shapes projecting out from the corners.
Large Bird cages (as shown left & right) can sometimes be converted for use with chinchillas by adding pine shelves, BUT if they do have a plastic tray at the base you must ensure that is it is not possible for the chinchilla to do this. You can rectify this problem by adding a false mesh floor above the level of the tray. This type of cage is best used only as emergency or hospitalisation cage.
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