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color?
« on: January 15, 2007, 08:31:45 PM »
I was told my chinchilla was a black velvet but i know nothing about chinchillas. She does seem noticeably darker on the top (black) and she lightens up to her tummy which is grey. But I can't help but notice that she doesnt look THAT different from a standard. I was just wondering how I could know for sure.
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Re: color?
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2007, 08:35:26 PM »
Post a picture and I'm sure one of the experienced breeders here will gladly let you know.  :)
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Re: color?
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2007, 08:43:14 PM »
I was going to but I don't have a camera lol. I will try to get one as soon as I can
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Re: color?
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2007, 12:01:04 AM »
If the belly is grey, it's very possible she's an ebony.  Pictures would certainly help us to be able to answer with more certainty.   ::nod::
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Re: color?
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2007, 08:59:05 AM »
Grey on the belly can be a real problem when breeding for black Velvet.  How old is she?  A black velvet is usually born with a black mask on her face that will slowly spread down the back as the chinchilla gets older.  If you bought her at weaning age she is probably not done darkening.  I have found in my herd it can take several months for a black velvet to get the full color.  They can also grow slower so if it is a female and you got it for breeding don't count on the 8 month old rule.  Sometimes it can take as much to a year for a Black velvet to reach breeding size.

Another easy spot to check are her front paws.  A black velvet will have white stripes running across her paws a little above her toes.
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