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Last updated 10/27/10

Chinchillas live for a long time - 15 to 20 years. That in itself is a good reason for me to be pretty particular about who I "adopt" chins to. I sell chinchillas primarily as pets and am cautious about selling them to start up breeders without first making sure that they are well educated about chins. I take my responsibility as a breeder quite seriously as I feel responsible not only for the chins I sell but for any offspring they may produce. It is now my strict policy to sell chinchillas only to buyers who agree not to put them into breeding with un-pedigreed chinchillas or chinchillas unqualified for breeding in any other way. It's also important to realize that there can easily be added costs once a chinchilla has been purchased due to the occasional need for a visit to the veterinarian. Veterinarians specializing in exotic animals don't come cheap. So, please realize that while I very much want to share these delightful critters with other chinchilla lovers, I just as much want all chinchillas to be happy and healthy.
I'll get off my soapbox now =)

CONS

PROS

  •  Live a long time!

  • Cute with incredibly soft fur

  • Friendly, curious, and smart

  • Easily and inexpensively fed, housed, bathed, and entertained

  • Available in many colors

  • Practically odor and insect-free

  • Hypoallergenic

  • Nocturnal so quiet during the day

  • Live a long time!

  • Won't bark to scare strangers away

  • Need a specialized diet

  • Poop every waking moment (but easy to clean up)

  • Can't be trained

  • Chew on everything

  • May not want to cuddle with you

  • Nocturnal so they are noisy at night

 

We are hobby breeders located in Salem, Oregon

We focus our herd on quality chins that make great pets

Why Chins Do/Don't Make Great Pets

So...why would you want a chinchilla? Here are a few considerations, but in general,

CHINCHILLAS MAKE GREAT PETS!