Speaking of cute and cute animals, what do you think of first? No matter what, cats must be one of them~ But there is an animal that has "cat" in its name but is not a cat, which is also very cute. It is the "My Neighbor Totoro" that everyone is familiar with!
There are many varieties of chinchillas. This article introduces you to the more common chinchilla variety - the standard gray chinchilla. Standard gray accounts for 90% of the chinchilla family, and is also the first choice for most chinchilla lovers. So why do you choose it, and how do you choose a standard gray chinchilla? Let the editor explain it to you~
Why do people prefer standard gray chinchillas?
1. Because standard gray chinchillas are too common! Therefore, the price is relatively low and can often be purchased for only 500 yuan;
2. When cultivating improved varieties, standard gray chinchillas are basically used as the main breeding rats.
Regardless of cost performance and importance, the standard gray chinchilla ranks first, and it is reasonable to be preferred! It is also highly recommended for friends who have just entered the "pit"!
How to choose a standard gray chinchilla?
It is not difficult to buy such a common standard gray chinchilla. The difficulty is to choose the right one. The main skills are nothing more than three points: look at the appearance, look at the character, and look at the quality. .
Look at the appearance first
1. Standard gray chinchillas are generally fat and petite, with males weighing 400~500g and females 450~800g; body length is generally 20~25cm, tail length 7~15cm.
2. The body hair of the standard gray chinchilla is even, the hair on the sides and back is gray, and gradually fades to white towards the abdomen.
3. The standard gray chinchilla has large and bright eyes; many whiskers of different lengths on the side of the nose; large and thin ears.
4. The standard gray chinchilla has short forelimbs with five toes; strong hind limbs with four toes.
5. The standard gray chinchilla's fur is extremely dense, with 40 to 60 hairs in a single pore, and is extremely soft.
The standard gray chinchilla has a cute and cute appearance. You need to compare the above characteristics when choosing. If there is any deviation, it may not be a pure standard gray chinchilla, so be careful when purchasing.
Look at the personality
1. The standard gray chinchilla is lively and active, but it is normal for play.It will not cause excessive trouble;
2. The standard gray chinchilla will not behave manically or jump around, otherwise it will be disqualified;
3. The standard gray chinchilla is more afraid of strangers. Occasionally barking when faced with strangers is normal.
As a cute creature, the standard gray chinchilla is relatively docile and well-behaved by nature. As long as there are no disqualifying qualities during selection, it is acceptable.
Finally, look at the quality
1. The standard gray chinchilla has symmetrical limbs, smooth steps, no wobbling when walking, and very flexible running and jumping postures;
p> 2. The whole body of the standard gray chinchilla is intact, and there should be no bite marks, wounds or blood stains; 3. The eyes of the standard gray chinchilla should not be red or swollen, and there should be no eye dirt around them; 4. The standard gray chinchilla’s front teeth are neat and can be covered by the lips, and cannot be bent or exposed; 5. The standard gray chinchilla’s body has fine and dense hair, and its skin cannot be seen when the hair is blown away. There should be no dandruff-like objects; 6. The hair around the anus of standard gray chinchillas is clean and free of dirt. Quality is the key to purchasing high-quality standard gray chinchillas. It has a great impact on future breeding, so don’t be careless! After reading this article, everyone must know how to choose the right standard gray chinchilla. Come and use these tips to choose your own "cutie"~
