10 Best Chinchilla Toys and Accessories

Chinchillas make wonderful pets. They are agile, intelligent and of course, incredibly cute. Because chinchillas are so intelligent however, they need lots of mental and physical stimulation. You should provide a multitude of toys for your chinchillas in order to meet their enrichment needs. Replace and rotate toys and other chinchilla stuff often to prevent boredom.

Just like selecting cages for chinchillas, shopping for toys and accessories for your pet can be a difficult task.

Some of the chinchilla cage accessories compiled in this list simply provide mental or physical stimulation and some also double as a chew toy, which helps to wear down their teeth.

Remember, chinchillas have open rooted teeth so they need to have ample chew options. You should be providing your chinchillas with adequate pellets and hay, in addition to chinchilla chew toys. This will ensure their teeth are kept worn down.

If a chinchilla’s teeth are allowed to grow freely, they can cause several serious health problems. The teeth can actually even grow back into the mouth tissue which can lead to infection, starvation and eventually death.

10 Best toys for Chinchillas

Compiled below is a list of 10 of the best toys for chinchillas.

1.  Kaytee Chinchilla Chiller Granite Stone

Chinchillas are prone to overheating, so a cool surface in their cage will keep them healthy and comfortable. The chiller stone is made out of granite, which stays cool even if the room temperature is higher. The temperature change will also provide stimulation for your chinchillas.

Simply place the stone anywhere inside the chinchilla cage. They may need a few days to get used to it, but most users report that their animals loved it after trying it out.

Some users encourage owners to place the stone in the fridge or freezer for 10 minutes before placing in the enclosure. The helps the stone stay cooler for longer. It also allows for a more drastic temperature change which is nice if you live in a warmer climate. Having one of these stones is incredibly important for those who live in exceptionally hot or humid climates, or who otherwise have difficulty keeping the temperatures in the healthy range. Any temperature under 75ºF or 24ºC is suitable.

Pros

1. Keeps animals healthy
2. Provides cool spot even if room temperature is higher
3. Easy to clean
4. Small compact size (6”L x 10”W)
5. Compatible with other Kaytee products

Cons

1. Relatively heavy as it’s made of real stone
2. Can break if dropped

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2. Kaytee Perfect Chews for Chinchillas

Perfect Chews are a kabob style toy that includes several fun chew options for your chinchillas. Toys include wooden balls, mini wooden pears as well as a wooden log and block in bright colors. The dyes are all vegetable based so are completely safe for your animals. These kabobs are great chinchilla accessories to provide both mental and physical stimulation for your chinchillas as well as act as another chew option.

Kabob style toys are also great additions to your chinchilla cage setup because oftentimes you can add your own accessories to really customize them to your animals. For example, the Apple Orchard Wooden Sticks mentioned earlier can be attached to compatible kabob toys. This way you also save money as you only have to replace the pieces as they are worn, rather than replacing the whole toy every time.

Pros

1. Bright colors, nice aesthetic appeal
2. Multiple pieces to chew on
3. Disposable, when worn down simply throw away and replace
4. Provides mental and physical stimulation

Cons

1. Some chinchillas chew faster

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3. Kaytee Nut Knot Knibbler Wooden Toy

The Nut Knot Knibbler is another great wooden chew toy. The toy features a sort of wooden cage with the colored logs containing a smaller ball inside. Again, all the colors are vegetable based so are pet safe. This toy is aesthetically appeasing with its bright colors and symmetrical design. It will encourage healthy chewing behavior for your chinchillas and they will have fun moving it around their enclosure.

The toy is only 4”L x 4”W x 3.25”H so it’s easy to place anywhere in your chinchillas’ environment. Your chinchillas will enjoy the challenge trying to get the smaller ball out of the cage. As the toy is worn down, keep an eye out for sharp pieces breaking off or splinters forming. Once the toy is worn down to the point where your chinchillas could potentially swallow any pieces, you will need to remove and replace it.

Pros

1. Aesthetically appeasing, features bright colors
2. Creates a sort of ‘game’ for your chinchillas
3. Small enough to fit anywhere
4. Acts as physical and mental stimulation
5. Also acts as another chew option

Cons

1. Toy will wear down, so needs to be replaced
2. Some users report their animals lost interest
3. Wood can splinter

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4. Kaytee Small Animal Apple Orchard Chew Sticks

These chew sticks are another great product by Kaytee. They are all-natural and will provide your chinchillas with mental and physical stimulation. The chews will also wear down their teeth. You can either place the sticks around their enclosure, or attach them to a ‘kabob’ toy. Usually the sticks come in packs of 10, but you can often find larger packs online.

As mentioned previously, chinchillas need to constantly be wearing down their teeth to prevent them from becoming overgrown. So adding the Apple Orchard Chew Sticks is a great way to ensure your chinchillas’ needs are met. These chew sticks are also safe toys for chinchillas because they are made from tree sources. Having a variety of options is crucial in preventing boredom and keeps your animals from becoming too picky.

Pros

1. Made from real apple trees, all-natural
2. Helps wear down teeth
3. Provides both physical and mental stimulation

Cons

1. Some animals have reported to show disinterest

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5. Kaytee Carousel Chew Toy Carrot

This toy will provide your chinchillas with mental and physical stimulation as well as act as another chew option. The toy is aesthetically pleasing with a compact carrot shape that contains the smaller pieces. The carrot is roughly 10”L x 3”W x 2”H. The colors are vegetable based so they are pet safe and will not only help clean your chinchillas’ teeth but wear them down as well.

Your chinchillas will love the challenge of chewing their way to the inner components. There are varying textures between the pieces as well to prevent boredom, making these great chew toys for chinchillas. The inner pieces are similar to a loofah texture. This allows the pieces to act as floss which will keep your chinchillas’ teeth clean. The outer frame is wooden which will simply wear the teeth down.

Pros

1. Attractive and compact design
2. Offers both mental and physical stimulation
3. Chew solution
4. Pet safe colors
5. Reduces boredom

Cons

1. Some animals chew quickly
2. Need to replace more frequently

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6. Kaytee Chinchilla Lava Ledge

Lava Ledges are a great way too add more levels to your enclosure without taking up too much room. Each ledge is only 6”L x 3” W x 1” H, so they are easy to incorporate into the environment. Lava ledges are great to wear down the nails of your chinchillas as well as to provide another chew option. All of the colors are deemed “pet safe” so they should be harmless if ingested by your chinchillas. By adding multiple ledges to your chinchillas’ enclosure, you can help them mimic their natural jumping behaviors.

Chinchillas can actually jump up to six feet at a time. When they are active in the wild, such as when foraging for food, they are constantly jumping and hopping around. This is why it’s important to include multiple levels in your chinchilla enclosure. The closer you can make your enclosure to a chinchilla’s natural environment the better. This will encourage healthy animals and increase longevity.

Pros

1. Compact size
2. Encourages natural behaviors
3. Easy to install
4. Adds more levels while taking up little space

Cons

1. Will wear down, so needs to be replaced
2. Some animals chew very quickly

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7. Ware Manufacturing Hay Ball

A hay ball is a simple spherical wire toy that can hang from virtually anywhere in your chinchillas’ enclosure. Simply stuff the feeder with fresh hay and your chinchillas will do the rest. This fun toy will give your chinchillas both physical and mental stimulation as they attempt to get the hay from the feeder. This hay ball features a little bell beneath the feeder as well.

Feeding your chinchillas a healthy mix between pellets and fresh hay is very important. Both foods have a different nutritional makeups and together they create the perfect chinchilla diet. Make sure the hay you place in the feeder is always fresh. If the hay gets wet you must replace it so that no bacteria is able to grow.

Pros

1. Can hang from anywhere
2. Provides mental and physical stimulation
3. Fun bell addition

Cons

1. Not all animals like hay balls

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8. Emours Small Animal Hanging Bed with Bed Mat

This hanging bed is a great way to add a new hiding spot for your chinchillas. Chinchillas typically sleep in burrows, so having a private area is essential. In addition, chinchillas are crepuscular. This means they are mostly active during dusk and dawn. Having a hiding spot for them that also helps eliminate daylight can help your chinchillas mimic their natural behaviors as closely as possible.

This bed simply hangs on the wires of your cage and your chinchillas are then granted privacy. The bed is made of high quality flannelette which makes it incredibly plush and comfortable for your animals. This bed is also washable and includes a removable bed mat. The bed is large enough for one to two animals to be inside of it at one time. The bed is 8”L x 10”W x 8”H.

Pros

1. Easy to clean
2. Fully washable
3. Versatile, can hang virtually anywhere
4. Gives animals privacy
5. Soft and comfortable design

Cons

1. Chinchillas can chew the material

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9. Kaytee Silent Spinner Wheel

This wheel is a great addition to your chinchilla’s enclosure. Wheels are one of the best ways for your animals to get their needed exercise. This wheel is particularly nice because it is specifically designed to make virtually zero noise. It also easily attaches to wire cages or can be allowed to stand free. Look for the 12 inch wheel to make sure it’s the proper size for your chinchillas.

When trying to choose a chinchilla wheel, use one with solid floored wheels. This eliminates the possibility of your chinchillas’ feet getting stuck or caught in a small wire hole. The fact that this chinchilla wheel can also be attached to a wire cage is a great attribute, especially for chinchilla owners. Chinchillas are strong creatures so they often easily tip over free standing wheels. When the wheel is attached to the enclosure, your chinchillas can run to their hearts’ content without worry of tipping over the wheel.

Pros

1. Quiet spinning
2. Provides physical stimulation
3. Attractive design
4. Attaches to wire cages

Cons

1. Some users reported the wheel is stiff

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10. OxGord Chinchilla Playpen with Carry Bag

This playpen is a great addition to your chinchilla toy repertoire. It will give your chinchillas a nice change of scenery from their usual enclosure which encourages mental stimulation. The pen is enclosed so you don’t have to worry about your chinchillas escaping. The pen features two doors and is completely washable. When assembled, the play pen is 48”L x 48”W x 24”H. It also includes small storage compartments for other toys and accessories as well as a carrying bag.

Chinchillas are natural athletes and crave enrichment. By giving your chinchillas the opportunity to play in a new environment, you encourage them to explore and play as well as prevent boredom. When transporting your animals between their enclosure and the play pen, make sure they are well contained so they can’t escape. Even if your animals are hand-tamed, new situations can spook them and cause them to fur slip and run away.

Pros

1. Easy to clean
2. Quick assembly
3. Enclosed to prevent escape
4. Breathable mesh screen
5. Two doors for access
6. Collapsable and stores easily
7. Reinforced steel wiring in frame

Cons

1. Material can tear
2. Should not be used with larger animals