Best age to start breeding

[Sarahb20]

I've been looking around but can't get a straight answer. I am wondering what age a chin should be before you breed her?

Thanks

 

[TillyChinchilla]

Most breeders wait until they are about a year old, so they have had enough time to assess their quality, and/or have them shown. Females need to be a good enough size (I think the unwritten min. is about 600g?)

 

[Cuddlebug]

Agreed. Most breeders wait for the chin to reach 600 grams and be at least 9 - 12 months old.

 

[starleomach]

Many breeders put them in at 8 months especially Black velvets who are noriously slow breeders. and by 8 months you should know the quality, by then for sure.

 

[ChinchillasByDesign]

I have also been told 8 months for females, males can be a little younger.