PROVET PETFACTS

CHINCHILLAS

PHYSIOLOGICAL INFORMATION

General

Classification : Rodents

Average life expectancy : 10 years (upto 18 years recorded)

Body weight (males) : 400-500g

Body weight (females) : 400-500g (larger than males)

Body temperature (rectal) : 38-39^o C

Heart rate : Range 100-150 beats per minute

Respiratory rate : Range 40-80 per minute

Sexual information

Sexual maturity (males ) : reached at 8 months.

Sexual maturity (females) : reached at 8 months

Oestrus cycle : lasts 30-50 days. Seasonally polyoestrous - breeding mainly during November and May in the Northern Hemisphere.

Gestation period : 111 days

Average litter size : 4-12. Maximum recorded 26.

Young at birth : Weight 30-60g. Born with fur, eyes open. Suckle milk until weaning at 6-8 weeks of age

Weaning : 6-8 weeks of age

Updated January 16^th 2016