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Title: Moving chinchillas in the basement
Post by: Hoppinchins on March 16, 2015, 12:10:52 PM

We hope to get pregnant very soon. Once I have a baby, I would like to put the chinchillas in the basement. I we a dehumidifier we run in the basement. Would it be safe for them to live in the basement? I have read mixed things online. 

Title: Re: Moving chinchillas in the basement
Post by: GrayRodent on March 16, 2015, 01:21:09 PM

It should be safe as long as it is well ventilated. If the air is stagnant and smells musty it will not be a healthy environment. If you can circulate the air that will be okay. Just make sure your fans aren't blowing on your chins.

Title: Re: Moving chinchillas in the basement
Post by: Hoppinchins on March 16, 2015, 02:22:26 PM

Thanks

Title: Re: Moving chinchillas in the basement
Post by: mb30 on March 16, 2015, 10:44:53 PM

Yeah, air circulation and fresh air will be very important. If your basement has a history of being damp or anything like that i wouldn't risk it to be fair.