This is why-

[starleomach]

Last night when I called Marshall on my way with Sambler he asked why I do this to myself and I started to wonder, why we as breeders risk the heart break and pain.

with all the losses and problems I have had in the last few months. I haven't gotten a full nights sleep ( like many other breeders) since I have no idea when it has been atleast 2 months with no end in sight. But after I fed the babies needing to be fed, I looked into Tiffany's cage to see how her two were doing. I glanced at them briefly yesterday and today I weighed them the first few das to make sure they were gaining, and saw they were nursing but didn't pull them out for a good look other than the first day. I pulled them out today and this is why I put myself through this.

they are massive, healthy and beautiful. Only 4 days old and they reminded me that although things have been rough lately, there is a good side too... still can't belive only 3 days and they look like this. I sat with them running all over me for a long time pictures just don't do justice. they are soo puffy and big and perfect.
the standard male, the last one shows size.

and the black velvet female.

the pictures just don't do them justice.

 

[MyFuzzies]

I can definitely understand both the good & the bad of breeding!! I would have like thousands and thousands of chinchillas because I'd never be able to part with them!! I become VERY attached to animals VERY quickly! Also, if there were a situation like you had with Sambler or like the other breeding nightmares I've read on here, I'm not too sure I could handle it...but I do envy those of you that deal with these things day to day to better the chinchilla breed!

Those babies are gorgeous!! I'm glad you were able to find your own "reason" for doing what you do! I wish the babies well!

 

[whiskers387]

They are beautiful!

 

[VolunteerChin22]

Cute babies! Sorry to hear about Sambler Hope your week gets better

 

[Riven]

Some days you wonder why, you sit there in front of cages crying and asking yourself why do you keep doing this, why don't the irresponsible people who don't care about quality have this problems, or do they and they just don't care. I've had to walk away for a day, two days, up to a week, and leave the care of my chins to the bare minimum of food and water clean cage, sending my kids into feed instead of doing it myself. Getting over a loss, especially a bit loss can be hard. Some touch you more than others, but all are special.

Then when the sun comes out, and a new generation is born, and things go okay, they are perfect and beautiful, or even if they're not, they are full of spunk and hope as if to say, where have you been? We missed you! It brings back the smile. When you get a reply from a person who bought from you thanking you profusely for making their lives so much richer, it helps to sooth the pain, and make the light at the end seem bigger. When you put that chin on the show table and it shines, the money is worth it, the time is merely a blink of you eye, and it all comes together.

I can say with all of my heart that if you breed, and you don't experience this, you've not been doing it long, or you've got some sort of miracle streak going on.

Remember, that it is the little things, the little noses, paws, whiskers and tails.. that make it worth it, the blue ribbon on the table, and the smile on a new owners face when they fall in love all over again.

 

[Snickers]

Congrats. They are both beautiful. I love the BV especially.

 

[chinniecrew]

I had lost Talyn and on the same day two kits were born, so I know how it feels. Gorgeous babies!!

 

[mishellyshel]

They babies are adorable.........glad things are looking up!

 

[Mt. Zion Chins]

I could not say is better 'Raven' such heartbreak - Then the fat little babies you are hand feeding every 2-3 hours because their mom died coming running to you to be fed Then someone emails you with pictures and big praises of the chin(s) you sold them or of a rescue you adopted out to them

 

[Mt. Zion Chins]

oops I meant 'Riven'

 

[Lynn & The Chins]

Some days you wonder why, you sit there in front of cages crying and asking yourself why do you keep doing this, why don't the irresponsible people who don't care about quality have this problems, or do they and they just don't care. I've had to walk away for a day, two days, up to a week, and leave the care of my chins to the bare minimum of food and water clean cage, sending my kids into feed instead of doing it myself. Getting over a loss, especially a bit loss can be hard. Some touch you more than others, but all are special.

Then when the sun comes out, and a new generation is born, and things go okay, they are perfect and beautiful, or even if they're not, they are full of spunk and hope as if to say, where have you been? We missed you! It brings back the smile. When you get a reply from a person who bought from you thanking you profusely for making their lives so much richer, it helps to sooth the pain, and make the light at the end seem bigger. When you put that chin on the show table and it shines, the money is worth it, the time is merely a blink of you eye, and it all comes together.

I can say with all of my heart that if you breed, and you don't experience this, you've not been doing it long, or you've got some sort of miracle streak going on.

Remember, that it is the little things, the little noses, paws, whiskers and tails.. that make it worth it, the blue ribbon on the table, and the smile on a new owners face when they fall in love all over again.

Nicole, well said!!!

Officer Snuggler and I are sending you love and whisker kisses!!! :thumbsup:

 

[starleomach]

Riven your post said it all so perfectly!

 

[Remyma0408]

Such cute poofy babies!

 

[PaperMoon]

Some days you wonder why, you sit there in front of cages crying and asking yourself why do you keep doing this, why don't the irresponsible people who don't care about quality have this problems, or do they and they just don't care. I've had to walk away for a day, two days, up to a week, and leave the care of my chins to the bare minimum of food and water clean cage, sending my kids into feed instead of doing it myself. Getting over a loss, especially a bit loss can be hard. Some touch you more than others, but all are special.

Then when the sun comes out, and a new generation is born, and things go okay, they are perfect and beautiful, or even if they're not, they are full of spunk and hope as if to say, where have you been? We missed you! It brings back the smile. When you get a reply from a person who bought from you thanking you profusely for making their lives so much richer, it helps to sooth the pain, and make the light at the end seem bigger. When you put that chin on the show table and it shines, the money is worth it, the time is merely a blink of you eye, and it all comes together.

I can say with all of my heart that if you breed, and you don't experience this, you've not been doing it long, or you've got some sort of miracle streak going on.

Remember, that it is the little things, the little noses, paws, whiskers and tails.. that make it worth it, the blue ribbon on the table, and the smile on a new owners face when they fall in love all over again.

wow riven, that was beautiful!! :cry3:

 

[Riven]

LOL, well, sometimes when I open my mouth good things come out too.. just not as often.

I think whenever anyone speaks from the heart it is a true feeling in their words that everyone can feel.

Hey Lynn, Andi was talking about that trip the other day... she was like, remember when we went to that hilly place to meet your friend with a baby chinchilla... can we do that again? I'm hoping to take them to Colorado this year, probably Colorado Springs area, do Garden of the Gods. John and I love to go scrambling, but you just can't really do it any place any more because too many people get hurt and no one wants to be liable...

Anyway, thank you all for your kind words. I know more than once I've called a mentor or a friend crying asking why do we do this, but you always can find the answer if you look in the right place, usually in a cage with a happy kit or an email from a happy owner.

 

[Cuddlebug]

Riven, you cheered me up. I have been sitting here, moping about the lose of my little X1. Those kits of yours are beautiful. And, thanks for putting into words the way we all feel.

 

[Cedar River Chins]

I agree Nicole well said...you should show your sensitive side more often it suits you..LOL

they babies are adorable BTW thanks for sharing

 

[starleomach]

Kinda of Ironic in a way but the Black velvet died yesterday morning after being attacked by mom. Th emale is nursing and is safe. I think it was because we were having siding done on the house and all the chinchillas started fighting andf freaking out when they got to the wall my room is on. I had to separate everyone. I am cleaning up the chinchilla mess today. they are all done with the house so maybe I will be all done with the bad bad chinchilla month.

 

[Cuddlebug]

Starleomach, all I can say is "Wow" I hope things get better for you and your chins.