Chinchillas

We longer raise Chins due to the

time our livestock requires.

I will leave this page up for

information purposes ONLY

Unlike other smaller pets, Chinchillas actually have a lot of
personality, intelligence and can be trained.
They enjoy people's company if
given lots of attention.
They love treats and will take them out of your hand and proceed to eat them with their paws - very cute!
They have little SMELL, even when kept in small rooms, unlike rabbits and hampsters or mice.

Important Facts YOU must know before owning a Chin:

They CANNOT live outside; due to heat intolerance, they will die without air conditioning. They are native to cold climates, and they simply will die if put outside or kept in a warm house - 70 degrees is a comfortable temp they can endure for a long time.
They will do okay alone, but they are happier with a companion.
They need ledges and higher type cage in climb and jump around in.
You cannot breed certain colors together as they have a fatal gene (two whites, for example)
They need access to hay, bathing dust, calcium and quality Chinchillas pellets to be healthy

Past Mosaic White Kits Raised:

Homesteading in the Hills of West Virginia