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Chinchillas => Q & A => Topic started by: Dex21 on October 10, 2016, 09:51:29 AM
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Hey guys, now that the weather is getting colder I have noticed that my place is not well insulated. I know that chinchillas prefer to be 55-70 degrees Fahrenheit, though whenever my room starts to get colder than that (it truly is not well insulated), I was wondering if I could place something cozy in my chinnie's cage in case he gets cold at all. I think I've heard that certain types of material can be dangerous to chinchillas (I believe because they assist in developing hair rings), so I was curious if anyone would be able to recommend a nice, cozy material for my little guy to snuggle up with. Thanks again!
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Your chin should be comfortable down to 50, maybe lower. The thing to be concerned about is drafts blowing through the cage. Make sure your chin's fur is well maintained and dusted regularly. As long as the air is still your chinchilla will be fine.
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It is sad to say, though I think that my room might get as cold as roughly ~30 degrees F once the worst of winter hits. Even if there is little-to-no air flow into his cage do I need to look into getting him something cozy?
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Chins can handle freezing temps very well with no extra care. With how dense their hair is, it keeps them plenty warm as long as they are not in a drafty area. If their water bottle isnt frozen, then your chin is just fine