Chinchillas need a multi-leveled cage, bedding, furniture and toys. Chinchillas love to jump. A cage with solid shelves and a solid bottom is required to protect their feet. Houses, boxes and hammocks are great furniture for chinchillas for play and to relieve boredom. They love to chew, so they will need plenty of safe toys and things to chew on to keep their teeth in good condition. Chinchillas are highly active and very playful. Chinchillas need a high quality diet, plus a small quantity of vegetables. It is very essential to provide a good quality grass hay to their diet for their overall health, especially the health and maintenance of their teeth. Dust baths should be provided often and it is absolutely necessary for the health of their skin and coat. Always use commercially produced Chinchillas dust bath products.