Discover the expert in you.
Breeding chinchillas is possible after 8 months of age when they reach sexual maturity, and the females are in a heat cycle for 30 to 50 days at a time. Learn more about the reproduction of chinchillas with helpful information from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets.
Breeding chinchillas is usually done in a colony where the male can choose which female he wants to mate with. Understand the process of chinchilla breeding with advice from the manager of a pet store in this free video on exotic pets.
Learn all about breeding chinchillas in this free video.
Chinchillas are so adorable with their fluffy squirrel-like tails that there is no reason you would not want to have more. They can also be sold for a good amount of money and it could become very profitable for you if you decided to breed them. Follow these instructions on how to breed chinchillas successfully.