I have a Chinchilla that throws litter all over the place. any suggestions on what to do about this problem? thanks
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we put pieces of plexi glass around the front sides & back of zippys cage to help keep his poop off of our floors it helps a bunch the cage still needs to be cleaned every day still because this little bugger puts out about 300 poops a day as for making a mess on the inside of the cage a chin gonna do what a chins gonna dohttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/kathy5/20131003_191522_zps711b6f4e.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/kathy5/20131003_191544_zpsf84e011e.jpg
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I would advise to use wood with washers. I don't know why anyone would use other material that isn't safe if they chew on it? Like plastic and newspaper? If not, buy some metal pans at bass equipment. You can add to the cost if you want higher guards but wood would be the cheaper option. Make sure you use kiln dried
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The last cage that I used had a grate at the bottom that I kept the litter in, so the chinchilla was not able to scatter it. It was much easier to clean also. I am thinking about putting something like that over the trays again. Make sure the grate is small, so they don't get their feet caught.
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Plexi glass is cheap and clear. You can zip strip pieces to the pannels. Also you can cut srips of newspaper and hang them by the center fold behind the litter pan.
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To be honest, your chinchilla will spread dust everywhere still. I've seen some cages where they put some siding around the cage so that it would keep the dust and bedding in more. But no matter what, the litter will still get on the floor.
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You can put thin pine board 3 to 4 inch wide around the out side the bottom of the cage so I won't be so missy.
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I think Midwest sells 2-inch panels that you attach on the cage from the base. If not, can cut some sort of material, drill holes and tie it to the cage.
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My chinchilla makes a fair amount of noise when she's running around it, mainly when she's moving fast/jumping from one ledge to another (without using the ramps), just her ambling around makes little to no noise. I attached a silent spinner wheel to the cage wall and while the wheel itself is quiet, the cage rocks when she runs and makes A LOT of noise.
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I've been using a Litter Robots for over ten years. I have never had that problem. The litter doesn't stick to the top area.
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I have the same problem if I don't dump after each potty. I use less litter than recommended so there isn't as much to get soggy. That sort of works. I'm getting ready to use the crystal litter to see if that helps. I'll update after I try it. The unit is pretty easy to disassemble so I take the grate off and wash it off too. I clean the entire unit once a month with disinfectant and dry it. It still beats the littermaid for me.
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I haven't been using it that long so not sure I know what you mean. Mine flushes fine so far. Yes, the poop is in a clump, but thought that was normal. I have only one cat and it's working for me.
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It sounds as if the round litter pan isn't seated properly. There is normally a little noise but nothing horrible. Try removing and reinstalling the litter pan.
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Put the litter box in last or just put shredded paper on the lowest tray. They will spill in their upset state. I partially covered mine with a blanket to hide the movers. Opened it a bit at a time in the new place.
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make sure there is plenty of clean/flushable litter in the orange tray and just keep them on the orange tray for as long as it takes for them to get comfortable with it. Everytime they pee or poop give them a treat and only when they've been using the orange tray for a month or more with confidence should you change over to the green tray.
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You'll need to figure out which litter works best for you. Certain litters don't clump solid enough and the convey belt will break apart the clumps, but I buy the big tub from Sam's Club and it works amazingly for that. The 'fast clumping' brands didn't seem to stay together well enough
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My female also pees standing up. I have a sageking catty corner litter box. We use it without the cover,(she wasn't fond of). She was constantly getting pee stains on the wall. After several weeks of wiping walls down, I decided it was time for "drastic" measures. Put a piece of folded cardboard behind litter box-goes behind 2 sides and is three times as high as box. From this I hang thick plastic, just enough to go over edge of box. Now her pee runs back into box, not on wall. I scoop the litter box, don't use the tray that lifts out. (I purchase the plastic at home depot. It's the same stuff that I cover my good tablecloths with). My female also pees standing up. I have a sageking catty corner litter box. We use it without the cover,(she wasn't fond of). She was constantly getting pee stains on the wall. After several weeks of wiping walls down, I decided it was time for "drastic" measures. Put a piece of folded cardboard behind litter box-goes behind 2 sides and is three times as high as box. From this I hang thick plastic, just enough to go over edge of box. Now her pee runs back into box, not on wall. I scoop the litter box, don't use the tray that lifts out. (I purchase the plastic at home depot. It's... » Read More My female also pees standing up. I have a sageking catty corner litter box. We use it without the cover,(she wasn't fond of). She was constantly getting pee stains on the wall. After several weeks of wiping walls down, I decided it was time for "drastic" measures. Put a piece of folded cardboard behind litter box-goes behind 2 sides and is three times as high as box. From this I hang thick plastic, just enough to go over edge of box. Now her pee runs back into box, not on wall. I scoop the litter box, don't use the tray that lifts out. (I purchase the plastic at home depot. It's the same stuff that I cover my good tablecloths with). « Show Less
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Unless your chinchilla already has a penchant for chewing on plastic items, then you should have no problems using this. If they do chew on plastic items, I would skip this and consider one of the eco litter pans that can be eaten.
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If you are using the scoopfree do not use the clumping. It can jam the mechanism and burn out the motor. Walmart carries an inexpensive crystal litter that works great.
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I had trouble with raccoons doing that. I ended up duct taping the feeding bowl to the container at the bottom. I haven't had problems since.
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I have found that shake and water afterwards works best. It makes the feed trickle into the dirt :)
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Put things in the corners. I had a water bottle that came out on one corner and a bowl for his food on the other. He will still poop a little on the top floor since they basically are always pooping! ;) but they do prefer corners.
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I think the crystals would clog it up. I use a good clumping litter and it works great for me.
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How do you like it for chinchillas? I have three and they need a play area that I can supervise. :)