Resources Archive - Chinchillas

Mathias & R.E. Chapman Chinchilla Research

November 21, 2024

(above) Altiplano Plateau of Chile - origin of the wild chinchilla Chapman Chinchilla Research attr. to Mathias & Reginald Chapman circa 1930-1945 The first chinchillas to arrive in the United States were imported

A Perspective on Locken Chinchillas

October 18, 2024

(above) Dr. Jackie & Sharon of Studio Arashi Chilla, Hong Kong Dr. Jackie TK Cheung is a primary care doctor with postgraduate training in underwater medicine. Further, he has been keeping chinchillas as

Mr. X and the Violet Chinchilla

June 19, 2024

Most of us are familiar with the romantic tales associated with chinchillas as recorded in history books, prior to the turn of the century. What many do not know...

Chinchilla Breeds

April 27, 2024

(pictured l-r) Ebony & White Mosaic Locken, Tan Royal Persian Angora, and (below) powder Blue Diamond chinchillas A 'breed' consists of a closed gene pool, or breeding population, within a species of animals.

Standards of Chinchilla Care

February 21, 2024

Chinchillas.com's facilities in the US exceed most expectations. They are designed so that all animals have natural daylight, and room to move and enjoy life...

The Royal Persian Angora Chinchilla – Originally Long Furred Type, 1966-1987

January 25, 2024

The Long Furred mutation of Roy Wilson was born in 1966. There have been at least three places that a long furred chinchilla has developed.

Chinchilla Exercise Wheels

August 18, 2023

Chinchilla exercise wheels are a critical component of health and happiness. Captive chinchillas need to be able to run and exercise, as they would in the wild. Physical exercise contributes to overall

Chinchilla Dystocia and Cesarean – A Case Study

May 11, 2023

In the case of the female chinchilla in the xray above, this was a first time delivery. She was two years old. The female went into labor...

Chinchilla Activities for Kids

February 16, 2023

Chinchilla Puzzles, Mazes, Word Search and Coloring Pages for Kids

Chinchilla Grading Terminology

February 1, 2023

A blocky chinchilla has a round body, and is wide through the neck and shoulders...

Chinchilla Color Mutation Percentage Charts

January 12, 2023

Examples of the more common color mutation crosses and the expected percentages of offspring that will carry or exhibit the various colors...

Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Intestinal Dysbiosis

January 1, 2023

A healthy chinchilla has a wide diversity of normally residing beneficial microbes in the gut...

Chinchillas.com Newsletter Index

November 18, 2022

Archived chinchilla articles and information from 2002-2008

Chinchilla Purchasing & Guarantees

November 18, 2022

Show quality, specialty, and Royal Persian Angora chinchillas are for sale on the Auction and through the Sales Gallery. Special requests can be made by contacting...

International Chinchilla Exports and Domestic Shipping

November 18, 2022

Shipping Fee Schedule and Terms of Service for International Exports and Domestic Shipments

Chinchilla Photos

November 18, 2022

The Chinchillas.com database is an excellent resource for viewing thousands of chinchilla photographs.

Show Quality Chinchillas

November 18, 2022

The definition of show quality varies between countries. In the United States, chinchillas are judged against a breed standard....

Types of Chinchilla Cages

November 18, 2022

The most common types of chinchilla cages are hobbyist, breeding & holding, colony, and commercial chinchilla cages.

Chinchilla Dust

November 18, 2022

Chinchilla dust serves the important purpose of allowing chinchillas to stay clean, as they would in their native cold, arid environment.

Chinchilla Hay, Feed, and Supplements

November 18, 2022

Chinchillas require a high quality chinchilla specific pellet, and clean dry grass hay like Western Timothy....

Chinchilla Ear Tags

November 18, 2022

The ear tag numbering system employs a year-letter followed by a number on one side of the tag, and sometimes...

Recommendations for new arrivals

November 18, 2022

This article contains advice for importers and recipients of Chinchillas.com air shipments, but much of the information applies to any new arrival.

Chinchilla Fur Chewing

November 18, 2022

Fur chewing, like malocclusion, tends to be hereditary and is likely a polygenic trait, but it can also have environmental influences.

Chinchilla Malocclusion – A Polygenic Trait

November 18, 2022

Malocclusion ( mal, meaning 'bad,' and occlude, meaning 'to fit' or 'to align' ) is the misfit of the teeth.

Mutation Hybrid Chinchillas

November 18, 2022

The number of possible mutation hybrid chinchillas is almost endless, including Blue Diamond, Pink White, TOV Beige, and Violet & White Mosaic Royal Persian Angora chinchillas....

Chinchilla Color and Fur Mutations

November 18, 2022

Dominant chinchilla mutations, recessive chinchilla mutations, and unspecified chinchilla mutations by year of appearance.

Chinchilla Fungal Infections

November 18, 2022

One of the most common afflictions of the chinchilla is a skin fungus commonly known as ringworm...

About Chinchillas.com

November 18, 2022

Established at the dawn of the dotcom era, in the year 2000, Chinchillas.com set out to revolutionize the chinchilla industry by creating a non-pelting market for the highest quality chinchillas.

Temperament and Handling of Chinchillas

July 6, 2022

Chinchillas vary distinctly in temperament, and this should be taken into consideration before they are purchased, selected for breeding stock, or handled.

Chinchilla Herd Foundation Guidelines

July 6, 2022

When the perpetuation of a domestic animal falls solely into the hands of a breeder, and is far removed from the laws of natural selection, the knowledge...

Chinchilla Diet and Microbiome

July 1, 2022

The chinchilla’s number one line of defense against pathogens and disease is its own immune system, which depends strongly on nutrition and the chinchilla’s gut microbiome.

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