Chinchillas
Chinchillas - History
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Chinchillas came from high up in the Andes Mountains of South America in Peru, Chile, and Bolivia. In the 1500s the Spanish conquered the Chinca Indians and brought Chinchilla furs to Europe as gifts to royalty. Wild Chinchilla colonies were hunted almost to extinction during the 1800s. Over a million Chinchillas were trapped and their pelts shipped to Europe. In the beginning of the 20th century the South American governments passed laws banning the hunting of Chinchillas. In terms of habitat erosion Chinchillas are still endangered. Nowadays they can only be found in the mountains of Bolivia.
The history of Chinchilla domestication began in the 1920s with MR. M.F. Chapman, who in 1918 became interested in this little animal and developed a plan to obtain more of Chinchillas and transport them to the USA. His thought was to breed Chinchillas as pets and for the fur market. Mr. Chapman captured as many these animals as was possible and established a breeding population. The majority of pet Chinchillas are a descendant of the "Chapman Chinchillas."
Chinchillas - Feeding
In the wild, Chinchillas feed on roots, bulbs, and mosses. In captivity Chinchillas eat cubed hay, rolled oats, raisins, nuts, and cookies. Once a week it's good to give your Chin dried or frozen fruit, chewable vitamins, unsalted peanut in the shell, uncooked pasta, or other treats. Pregnant females like calf manna, raspberry leaves, cranberry or other juice. Pay attention that everything in your Chinchillas' ration is in moderation.
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