This early work is an absorbing read for any chinchilla owner or
historian of the breed, but also contains a wealth of information and
anecdote that is still useful and practical today. Orientated towards
the commercial chinchilla keeper. Extensively illustrated with text and
full page photographs. Contents Include: Introduction; Preface;
Chinchillas in History and Literature; the Wonders of a Chinchilla Hair;
The Chinchilla Language; Housing Equipment; The Feeding of Chinchillas;
Breeding and Reproduction; Routine Care of Chinchilla Babies; Chinchilla
Diseases and Ailments; Pelting; Individuality of Species; and Where Are
We Going?. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to
the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high
quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.