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Chinchillas

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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SMALL ANIMAL PROJECT

ALEXANDRIA NOBILING & MURPHY CHURCHILL
Photo by Greencolander
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LONG-TAILED CHINCHILLA

(CHINCHILLA LANIGERA)
Photo by Terriko
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SHORT-TAILED CHINCHILLA

(CHINCHILLA CHINCHILLA)
Photo by shoseph
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DOMESTICATION

  • Chincha Indians trapped to breed
  • Matthias F. Chapman imported 11 to US (1923)
  • Chapman's goal: sell fur and become rich
  • Chinchilla ranches began in Chile in the late 19th century
Photo by BasiliskSam
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

  • little noticeable difference between species
  • (C. chinchilla) shorter tail
  • (C chinchilla) shorter ears
  • (C. chinchilla) thick neck
  • (C. chinchilla) thick shoulders
Photo by kevin dooley
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION (COLORS)

  • Standard (violet and ebony)
  • Ebony
  • Charcoal
  • Black velvet
  • Beige
Photo by Frida J
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COLORS (CON...)

  • Sullivan Beige
  • Tan and Pastel
  • White
  • Velvet
  • Sapphire
Photo by vociferous.
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COLORS (CON...)

  • Goldbar
  • Blue Diamond
Photo by vociferous.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

OWNING A CHINCHILLA
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HOUSING

  • A large cage with many levels
  • Toys and items to play with
  • Hammocks
  • Tubes
  • Houses
Photo by JonathanCohen
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FOOD

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
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Chinchilla's have sensitive digestive systems that require high quality food made specifically for them.

Photo by Paulo Brandão
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SUGGESTIONS

  • Pellets
  • Hay
  • Fresh fruits (small amounts)
  • Grains (small amounts)
  • Vegetables (small amounts)
Photo by onkel_wart (thomas lieser)
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RECOMMENDED

"Mazuri Chinchilla Diet pellets"

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VACCINATIONS

CHINCHILLAS REQUIRE ABSOLUTELY NONE!!!
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BREEDING SEASON


NOVEMBER - MAY

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SEXUAL MATURITY

  • Males - 8 months
  • Females - 8.5 months
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HEALTHY NEWBORN

WEIGHS APPROX. 2-2.5 OUNCES
Photo by Greencolander
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HEALTHY ADULT

WEIGHS APPROX. 1-1.5 POUNDS
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LITTER SIZE

(AVG. 2) (2 LITTERS PER YEAR)
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GESTATION

111 DAYS. THEY ONLY PRODUCE AN AVERAGE OF 2 LITTERS
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LIFESPAN

10-15 YEARS IN THE WILD. UP TO 20 IN CAPTIVITY
Photo by Justin in SD
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COST

JUST HOW MUCH WILL IT TAKE?
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ADD IT UP

  • ($150-300) - Chinchilla
  • ($200-300) - Cage
  • ($40 - 50) - Shelves
  • ($60-80) - Running Wheel
  • ($3-12) - Bedding
Photo by terrypresley
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ADD IT UP

  • ($8) - Dust
  • ($15-20) - Dust Bath House
  • ($15-20) - Huts/Houses/Toys
  • ($10-20) - Mazuri Chinchilla Food
Photo by EJP Photo
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$810

ASSUMING YOU BUY YOUR PET THE BEST OF BRANDS
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FUR

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Chinchilla fur is a popular trade because of its soft feel. Because of this trade, the chinchilla is considered to be highly endangered.

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A chinchilla's fur is very important to their way of life. It protects them from fleas, lice, predators, and also keeps them warm.

Photo by Denni Schnapp
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Taking a vigorous dust bath is a natural behavior and essential to keep their lush coats clean and healthy. Not only is it good for their health, it is fun and relaxing for them.

Photo by Ikayama
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Store bought dust is the best to use because it is designed specifically for them. Place the dust in a designated bath, bowl, pan, etc. When the chinchillas roll in this dust, it penetrates their coat down to the skin and absorbs oil and dirt from the fur.

Photo by Sprogz
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O8F_y3CCwcE

(Baby Chinchilla Dust Bath Debut)

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COMMON PROBLEMS/DISEASES

Photo by Rubén Díaz Alonso
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CHINCHILLAS ARE PRONE TO

  • Conjunctivitis (eye disease)
  • Ear Trauma
  • Choking
  • Ringworm
  • Rabies
Photo by Microbe World
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ORGANIZATIONS

ASSOCIATED WITH CHINCHILLAS
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CBO

CHINCHILLA BREEDERS ORGANIZATION
Photo by Santi88fe
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CHINCHILLA RESCUE

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WORKS CITED

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Cage should be cleaned every 1-2 weeks

Photo by Ѕolo

Alexandria Nobiling