How much would a Chinchilla cost and everything it will need cost?
The essential things
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It is going to be a variable number depending on where you purchase your chinchilla and supplies.
A good ballpark figure is roughly $ 500.
It is recommended to get your chinchilla from a reputable breeder so that there is less likelihood later of your chinchilla developing issues like malocclusion.
You can also save money by getting quality feed and shavings from a local feed store rather than a pet store.
I'm unsure of what the previous person needed a tower fan for, though. Chinchillas can not sweat. Therefore a tower fan will do nothing for keeping them cool.
I hope you'll join us over at
http://www.chins-n-hedgies.com. There you'll find MANY experienced breeders and pet owners who can help answer questions. Many also sell chinchilla safe items for much cheaper than pet stores charge.
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DO NOT purchase your chinchilla from a pet store because they don't know the proper care for these exotic animals. Most chinchillas in pet store's come from pet mills and you will not know the background of the chinchilla or it's exact age. Chinchillas cost anywhere from $ 50 - $ 600 depending on the color and gender. Cheapest website to get your chinchilla items from is Martin's Cages http://www.martinscages.com/products/cag ... and they will customize the cage how you want it. You DO NOT want to get a tall cage because too many chinchillas have died from missing jumps. Martin's Cages also has all the supplies you need Bedding & Hammocks http://www.martinscages.com/products/acc ... Bowls & Bottles http://www.martinscages.com/products/acc ... Nest Boxes & Hideaways http://www.martinscages.com/products/acc ... Quiet Exercise Wheels http://www.martinscages.com/products/acc ... Ledges & Flooring http://www.martinscages.com/products/acc ... Toys http://www.martinscages.com/products/toy ... Treats & Hay http://www.martinscages.com/products/tre ... I can also send you other websites to order from if you would like to compare prices. I currently own 11 chinchillas, with more on the way, but I have had a total of 36 and I have no problem taking care of them. If your a first time chinchilla owner, I recommend getting my book off my website that I personally made for first time owners. It has loads of information in it and you'll have it for references later on down the road if the need should ever arise . No one can really estimate a cost because it all depends where you purchase the stuff at.
Including a chinchilla, I paid around $ 350. pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com
That was for My chinchilla, cage, food , dust, dust bath, hay, toys, "chinchilla chiller", and tower fan.
15 pounds but altogether with the things about like 50 bucks
