![]() The nest box can be around 6-inch x 8-inch x 6-inch in dimension with an entrance hole of around 2.5-inch diameter, half-way up one side. If you have more than two chipmunks, then you will need a separate box for each adult. At least one side of the cage should be against a wall, so that the chipmunks do not feel overtly exposed, and feel sheltered and secure. Placementĭon’t place the cage in the middle of the room. To make this chore easier, you can add a pull-out pan at the bottom of the cage wherein you clean out all the mess that gets collected in the pan and doesn’t damage the floor. Now, cleaning such a cage can be quite a task. This will satisfy a chipmunk’s urge to burrow and dig tunnels.Īnother option is to cover the cage floor with wood shavings or shredded paper. To prevent them from damaging the cage floor, place a bale of moss peat with small holes cut in the plastic. In short, you need to be aware of the dos and don’ts of chipmunk care, and of course, put in the time and effort.Ĭhipmunks, by nature, are burrowing animals and will dig the floor to store food and other stuff. Chipmunks don’t need to be litter trained and are fairly hardy creatures with very few diseases. They don’t need to be groomed or bathed and do not emit any odor, unlike ferrets, gliders and canines. So you don’t have to worry about getting up in the middle of the night to attend to your pet, as is the case with dogs or cats. Just like us humans, chipmunks are diurnal, they sleep at night and are active during the day. However, if you are ready to commit, chipmunks as pets do have their advantages. Apart from this, owning and maintaining a chipmunk can be a little expensive (approximate initial cost about $600, and every year about $150). ![]() Chipmunks are known to be needy, destructive, and stubborn (not the qualities that you look for in a pet). This certainly does not mean they cannot be kept as pets but as an owner you need to devote time, space, and be patient. But hang on, chipmunks are wild creatures and unless tamed from their birth will not allow you to touch them and may even bite if you try to. It is but natural to have a desire to cuddle or pet them. Chipmunks are adorable and considered as one of the most innocent-looking harmless creatures.
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