chipmuncks

[matt1993]

hi im getting some chipmuncks soon and the only thing that is bothering me is were to put the tank inside or out? could someone please help

[Emmaj]

tank ?

chipmonks need to be in very large cages

[Shell195]

Chipmunks need to be kept in large wire cages/aviaries. They are active critters and love to run up the wire and bounce around. They can be kept in outdoor aviaries but NEVER in a tank. I have 2 babies and they are already in an indoor aviary and are getting a large custom built one in the living room soon

[stubeanz]

just as everyone else has said they must be kept in a large avairy type cage as what you would give a sugar glider. but to answer your question it is up to you wether you would like to keep them indoors or outdoors as they will do well in either and dont need any extra heating unless they are very young.
stu

[matt1993]

sorry i forgt wat they were called and tank was the first thing to my mind
im building a cage witch mesures 6ft high x 4ft wide x 5ft long is this biggenough

[Shell195]

Originally Posted by matt1993

sorry i forgt wat they were called and tank was the first thing to my mind
im building a cage witch mesures 6ft high x 4ft wide x 5ft long is this biggenough

That sounds great but just be aware that they are great escape artists

[matt1993]

ok thanks, which is better inside or out

[RawrIsDinosaurForILoveYou]

probably inside, during the winter and maybe move it outside in the summer, but just be careful outside if they escape, your probably not gonna find them

[matt1993]

that size cage would be too big to put inside

[Shell195]

I would say as long as they have a warm box to sleep in they will be ok outside but it really depends on whether they are babies or have always lived in a house as they wont have time to grow a winter coat if they have always been kept warm.