ErinsChins
Well-known member
So, before I start, please realize I do not use the same practices now that I did, say, 3 years ago. I'm sure I am not alone, so please do not harass me for what I am about to say.
When I first got into breeding I had 6 chinchillas(not including my pets), all of which were from pet stores. Two of them were already paired, the other four, I did the pairings. These chinchillas came from a small local breeder (What the pet store told me). When I put them together, they wasted no time. I had babies within 5 months from all of them. However, I have noticed that with some of my current chins (from ranchers/larger breeders) have been in breeding for 2+ years with no results. I have tried with different males and nothing has changed. Out of all of my chins, I have maybe 3 or 4 pairs that produce.
So my question is this, is their any relation to larger breeders and sterile chins, or was I just lucky?
Thanks!
When I first got into breeding I had 6 chinchillas(not including my pets), all of which were from pet stores. Two of them were already paired, the other four, I did the pairings. These chinchillas came from a small local breeder (What the pet store told me). When I put them together, they wasted no time. I had babies within 5 months from all of them. However, I have noticed that with some of my current chins (from ranchers/larger breeders) have been in breeding for 2+ years with no results. I have tried with different males and nothing has changed. Out of all of my chins, I have maybe 3 or 4 pairs that produce.
So my question is this, is their any relation to larger breeders and sterile chins, or was I just lucky?
Thanks!