Do you have to build your own

[Chip Enthusiast]

hi im new to chipmunks and under my circumstances now cant have any but are hoping to have some in the near future, for now i want to learn everything i can about chipmunks! anyway i read that you have to build its own aviary. if you cant do that sort of thing, is there anywhere you can buy a big enough cage. i read on a different website someone bout one for £70 form p@h. would this work?
thanks

[pinkpill]

you can buy many different cages that are suitable, but without seeing them, i cant advise, but if you look around the site i'm sure you can get an idea of what you need or want

welcome to the site by the way

happy chipmunking

[Chip Enthusiast]

thanks, i was worried because on the care sheet it said pet shop cages were cruel? so i was just making sure

[pinkpill]

some are too small and arent suitable for chips but as long as you get some advice before you buy it you should be ok, if you have a cage in mind, post the link and sum1 will help and advise you i'm sure

[Chip Enthusiast]

http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/104878202/large-ratchipmunkdegubird-cage.html

would this be too small?
i dont really know the requirements

[pinkpill]

i would say that would be ok for 1 or 2 chips provided they had regular freetime around your room to play and cause some havoc

[pinkpill]

my cages are not particularly large compared to others on here but i think theyre happy and have plenty of free range time bettween them

[Chip Enthusiast]

ok thanks. sorry to keep asking questions but do you know of any websites that sell cages often in case this goes
thanks

[pinkpill]

no worries, i would look on ebay, then see what you like or want then google the cage to see if anything comes up cheaper these cages are quite popular for chips
 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chinchilla-ferret-rat-chipmunk-cage-extra-large-/230715519405?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Small_Animals&hash=item35b7b771ad
but like i say look around you may get on cheaper,
what area are you in? it mite help if people on here have any for sale

[Chip Enthusiast]

thanks that looks good, just so i know do you know the requirement measurements just so if i was to buy one of the internet it doesnt look bigger than it is. sorry if you dont know 
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[pinkpill]

if you scroll down the page of the link it shud give you all the measurements

[Chip Enthusiast]

thanks, i must sound so stupid lol 

[pinkpill]

no thats ok lol

[Chip Enthusiast]

thanks 

[TeaAndToast]

You can easily build your own cage.  I bought one of those cheap canvas wardrobes and covered it in mesh.  You just need a little extra wood for the door, hinges and a lock.  Have a look at the owners images accessed from the main area.