Plastic is not chinchilla safe! Unfortunately, the Midwest Ferret Nation cage and Critter Nation cage are loaded with it.
As a Small Animal Guardian, it's up to you to prevent your chinchilla or other small animal from getting to that plastic.
Chinchillas and other small animals tend to chew on them and in the worst-case scenario, it can prove to be fatal. It's best to solve the problem now vs spend money and pain later with a veterinary visit.
The original plastic pans should be covered or replaced before introducing your chinchilla or another small animal.
Our replacement pans are 34 1/2" x 22 1/2" steel and fit models 36" x 24" and 36" x 25".
Our metal pans are handmade by us in Austin, Texas from galvanized 26ga steel. With the option of 24ga Stainless Steel and powder-coated colors. The trays are spot welded at their seams.
Which option should you choose?
If this is for high ammonia-producing animals like rats or rabbits. Then definitely go for the powder coating option.
If it's for low-producing like chinchillas or hedgehogs, then galvanized will be just fine.
Galvanized is protected from rust but still does over a long period of time depending on the environment it's in. Typically we see a life of 3-7 years.
Powdercoated enhances that further.
Stainless will last forever :)
Choose the option "with cutout" for the top-level.
Choose the option "without cutout" for the bottom level.
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