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Chins For Grins Education/sales of chinchillas as pets. We are a small breeder raising chinchillas of exotic colors. We will hold babies with a non-refundable deposit.
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We’ve enjoyed the companionship of our chins for nearly 30 years. We have 15 - 18 litters per year at an average of 2 per litter. Our litters consist of these colors: sapphire, violet, black velvet, mosaic, beige and ebony. And if you're looking for something specific, I do have waiting lists so you receive first notifications. Just let me know what you're looking for if you're OK with waiting.

As most chin owners discover you can rarely stop at one. This happens for many reasons including:
1. Chins have unique personalities and it is fun to see the differences between each chin
2. Chins are very social and enjoy not only human companionship but also that of other chins

They make wonderful pets for older children and adults. They’re very bright – mine all know the sound of the raisin container opening – and definitely have the capacity to learn when you spend time with them. Embarking on chinchilla ownership is definitely a worthwhile experience and we’re sure, one you’ll totally enjoy.
• Chinchillas have no dander, which is the leading cause to pet related allergies.
• Chinchilla fur is considered the softest in the world and is thirty times softer than human hair.
• Chinchillas must regularly bathe in dust or volcanic ash to remove oil and moisture that gathers in their thick fur.
• Chinchillas have the highest fur density of any land animal with more than 20,000 hairs per square cm. Their fur is so dense that skin parasites (such as fleas) cannot live on one lest they suffocate. Whereas humans grow one hair from each follicle, a chinchilla has more than fifty hairs from a single follicle.
• They are agile jumpers and can jump up to five feet above their head. Chinchillas in the wild are prey for many predators and are conditioned to be cautious so take some time to be comfortable around strangers. Over time your chinchillas will become comfortable with your presence. Since the mid-1960s, chinchillas have become increasingly popular as pets.

11/08/2024

Time to downsize some more. Looking to rehome the following animals from my breeding herd (all proven):

* Male Black Pearl -- DOB 2/5/2021 -- MM chinchilla -- last kit 8/8/24
* Female Brown Velvet -- DOB 9/29/17 -- MM chinchilla -- last kit 7/1/24
* Dark ebony male (11/24/21) /mosaic female (10/20/21) bonded pair -- probably bred -- last kits 2/28/24

Also looking to rehome these older animals:
* Nine year old female mosaic
* Eight year old female xdark ebony

Babies for sale:

Sisters:
* SOLD -- xdark ebony female -- ready in October
* SOLD -- dark ebony mosaice female -- ready in October

* mostly white violet mosaic female -- ready end of August
* ebony female angora carrier -- ready early October
* ebony female -- ready early October
* beige mosaic male -- ready early October

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2nd baby photo. This little girl is why I have so many ebony/mosaic pairs. You never know what you'll get. She and he...
07/08/2024

2nd baby photo. This little girl is why I have so many ebony/mosaic pairs. You never know what you'll get. She and her xdark sister are just adorable.

Baby photo night. First, this little guy is Oscar's. You can start to see fur tip color coming in. If he's like his d...
07/08/2024

Baby photo night. First, this little guy is Oscar's. You can start to see fur tip color coming in. If he's like his dad, that will continue to get darker. BUT, he has what almost look like blue eyes instead of red like his dad at thus time. Adorable.

Those of you that remember our boy Oscar (last two pics) -- well there might be an Oscar 2. This little guy looks a lot...
12/07/2024

Those of you that remember our boy Oscar (last two pics) -- well there might be an Oscar 2. This little guy looks a lot like he did when he was born. Fingers crossed!

06/07/2024

These babies are still available:
* Beige sapphire female
* Ebony female
* Beige female
* Ebony angora carrier male

Also have a 10 month beige angora carrier female available.

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SOLD -- These two sisters are now available. Great for someone looking for a pair.
06/07/2024

SOLD -- These two sisters are now available. Great for someone looking for a pair.

Two and a half weeks old and already so fluffy. This little angora girl is going to have quite the coat. Mom is all wh...
29/06/2024

Two and a half weeks old and already so fluffy. This little angora girl is going to have quite the coat. Mom is all white, dad is ebony. Looking for her new home in August.

This little mosaic boy will be ready in August. Cute little tail tip.
29/06/2024

This little mosaic boy will be ready in August. Cute little tail tip.

Sale pending -- Last two boys ready in early July. Dark ebony and ebony.
07/06/2024

Sale pending -- Last two boys ready in early July. Dark ebony and ebony.

Two of these three boys SOLD. Angora carrier available. Now for the boys. These three are ready now. Black pearl carr...
07/06/2024

Two of these three boys SOLD. Angora carrier available. Now for the boys. These three are ready now. Black pearl carrier (not related to the black pearl female), ebony angora carrier, and ebony. Not related but currently caged together if looking for a pair.

SOLD -- Pretty little mosaic girl ready now.
07/06/2024

SOLD -- Pretty little mosaic girl ready now.

One ebony sister left. Ready now.
07/06/2024

One ebony sister left. Ready now.

Several beautiful babies ready to rehome or will be by end of the month. This a Beige sapphire violet carrier.
07/06/2024

Several beautiful babies ready to rehome or will be by end of the month. This a Beige sapphire violet carrier.

Last two just born this week. Two brothers. Xdark eb and ebony. Mom's first litter so hand's off for now.
04/05/2024

Last two just born this week. Two brothers. Xdark eb and ebony. Mom's first litter so hand's off for now.

SOLD--Beautiful Black Pearl carrier boy not related to the BP female. Ready now.
04/05/2024

SOLD--Beautiful Black Pearl carrier boy not related to the BP female. Ready now.

Kanika's ebony boy ready now.
04/05/2024

Kanika's ebony boy ready now.

Ebony angora carrier boy ready now.
04/05/2024

Ebony angora carrier boy ready now.

Here is Callies little mosaic girl.
04/05/2024

Here is Callies little mosaic girl.

Here are Dahlia's three girls. Dark ebony, Ebony and Mosaic. The mosaic likes to be held--kept climbing in my hand.
04/05/2024

Here are Dahlia's three girls. Dark ebony, Ebony and Mosaic. The mosaic likes to be held--kept climbing in my hand.

Here are Ella's girls if anyone is looking for sibling girls.
04/05/2024

Here are Ella's girls if anyone is looking for sibling girls.

13 new little ones in the last month, plus five others ready now. So much cuteness. Here are two of the girls. Beig...
04/05/2024

13 new little ones in the last month, plus five others ready now. So much cuteness. Here are two of the girls.
Beige Sapphire and Black Pearl -- ready now.

23/04/2024

In case anyone on the east side of Iowa or western Illinois is interested, we'll be dropping off chins in Williamsburg Iowa at 2 this coming Saturday afternoon. We have three old enough for their new homes. 1 female and 2 males.

Ready next weekend or the weekend after:*Female black pearl*Male black pearl carrier*Male ebony *Female beige sapphire*M...
20/04/2024

Ready next weekend or the weekend after:

*Female black pearl
*Male black pearl carrier
*Male ebony
*Female beige sapphire
*Male ebony angora carrier

Finally, four beautiful little girls. A xdark, two mosaics and a pretty Eb. The eb and darker mosaic are available.
20/04/2024

Finally, four beautiful little girls. A xdark, two mosaics and a pretty Eb. The eb and darker mosaic are available.

Next are these cute little sisters -- ebony and ebony mosaic.
20/04/2024

Next are these cute little sisters -- ebony and ebony mosaic.

The next two are violet mosaic pair. One male , one female. The darker one, the boy, is available.
20/04/2024

The next two are violet mosaic pair. One male , one female. The darker one, the boy, is available.

11 babies born in the last 10 days. SO much cuteness! First group is three ebony and ebony mosaics. Two boys (xdark e...
20/04/2024

11 babies born in the last 10 days. SO much cuteness! First group is three ebony and ebony mosaics. Two boys (xdark ebony and largest mosaic) and a girl (smaller mosaic). Such cute faces on the mosaics.

Little black pearl female ready end of August. Starting to get her deeper color.
07/04/2024

Little black pearl female ready end of August. Starting to get her deeper color.

This little black pearl carrier boy will be available end of April. Not related to Black Pearl female that is available...
07/04/2024

This little black pearl carrier boy will be available end of April. Not related to Black Pearl female that is available.

This little ebony boy will be available the end of April.
07/04/2024

This little ebony boy will be available the end of April.

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We’ve enjoyed the companionship of our chins for nearly 25 years. We have 12 - 15 litters per year at an average of 2 per litter. Our litters consist of these colors: sapphire, violet, black velvet, mosaic, beige and ebony and blue diamond. We will hold babies with a non-refundable deposit. And if you're looking for something specific, I do have wait lists so you receive first notifications. Just let me know what you're looking for if you're OK with waiting. As most chin owners discover you can rarely stop at one. This happens for many reasons including: 1. Chins have unique personalities and it is fun to see the differences between each chin 2. Chins are very social and enjoy not only human companionship but also that of other chins They make wonderful pets for older children and adults. They’re very bright – mine all know the sound of the raisin container opening – and definitely have the capacity to learn when you spend time with them. Embarking on chinchilla ownership is definitely a worthwhile experience and we’re sure, one you’ll totally enjoy. • Chinchillas have no dander, which is the leading cause to pet related allergies. • Chinchilla fur is considered the softest in the world and is thirty times softer than human hair. • Chinchillas must regularly bathe in dust or volcanic ash to remove oil and moisture that gathers in their thick fur. • Chinchillas have the highest fur density of any land animal with more than 20,000 hairs per square cm. Their fur is so dense that skin parasites (such as fleas) cannot live on one lest they suffocate. Whereas humans grow one hair from each follicle, a chinchilla has more than fifty hairs from a single follicle. • They are agile jumpers and can jump up to five feet above their head. Chinchillas in the wild are prey for many predators and are conditioned to be cautious so take some time to be comfortable around strangers. Over time your chinchillas will become comfortable with your presence. Since the mid-1960s, chinchillas have become increasingly popular as pets.