Types of Farm Raised Furs
Fur has been worn by man for as long as he has been able to hunt. With the advances of fur farms, however, there is far less need to continue to hunt for fur. The first fur farm cropped up in Canada in 1887, and has since ushered in a new age for the fur industry. Does this Spark an idea?
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Fox
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Fox is one of the most commonly farmed furs. Fox was one of the first furs to be farmed, and remains the most common fur available on the market. The popularity of the fox farm resulted from the extensive range of the fox, which allowed for easy capture and captive breeding. By breeding individuals with desired traits, silver fox was the first fur to be cultivated in captivity.
Rabbit
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Rabbit fur is one of the least expensive furs available. Rabbits have become a staple of the fur industry due to their rapid reproduction rates and domestic nature. Aside from being bred for fur, rabbits have been domesticated for use as pets, as well as their meat. Because of a propensity to breed in captivity, rabbit is one of the most common and inexpensive furs available.
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Chinchilla
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Chinchilla is one of the most sought after furs available due to its density and softness. This animal is so valued for its fur that before the advent of the fur farm, it had been nearly hunted to extinction. Chinchilla is the most dense fur in the world, with up to 50 hairs growing from a single hair follicle. White, black, beige and every other designer color of chinchilla has been artificially bred or dyed. The standard gray chinchilla is the only color that exists in the wild.
Mink
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Mink is one of the world's most popular furs. Mink is a small mammal in the weasel family, related to the ferret. Mink is the most common fur that is captive farmed. These animals breed readily in captivity, and this trait has increased their popularity amongst fur farmers. Though mink is a common fur, it is one of the highest in demand. The quality and durability of mink keeps its price fairly prohibitive.
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