Chinchilla As Pet

Looking to build a bigger, better cage for my two chinchillas. Going to possibly use wire mesh for the sides or shelving units. Attaching them with wood and also building wooden shelves. The wood will be exposed and chewable, so I need something that is safe for my Chins to chew. Any ideas for types of woods that are safe, where I can get them, and how much they cost.

Thanks.

I would say your best bet is Pine (fir or spruce would work too). Make sure not to get the Green, treated wood…they use an arsenic compound to treat it and that would make your little critters very unhappy.

SPF Lumber (spruce/pine/fir) is typically what people use for their critter cages. I used SYP (southern yellow pine) for my rabbit cages, but they needed to be pretty sturdy and withstand outdoor conditions.