Question:
I really want a Chincihilla,but I am not having good luck in finding a breeder that is in my area. So, if you are from Michigan or Indiana please reply back to this. I am looking for either a White Mosaic or a Black Ebony. I would prefer a female but I am at the point where I really want to get one!
I am located in Quincy Michigan.
If you are a breeder and you are at most 4 hours away please please please reply and let me know what you think.
Thank you very much.


Answer:
Have you tried the Pets on the Net Breeder directory? It lists a number of breeders in Michigan:
Chinchilla Breeders - Michigan
Name: Jeff and Sharon View Profile
Email: jeshuboy@cs.com
Location: Michigan
Phone: 586-949-7316
Description: We are a small breeder of show quality standards, beiges, blacks, whites, and ebonies who sell show winners, and animals out of our top lines.
Name: Jeri and Randy Jagielo View Profile
Ranch Name: Jags
Email: jags@voyager.net
Website: http://www.jagschinchillas.com
Location: Michigan
Phone: 989-422-4726
Description: Over 500 breeders.
Name: Dave & Janet View Profile
Email: chinhelper@wmconnect.com
Location: Lakeview, Michigan
Phone: 989-352-1349
Description: I am a small breeder and I have 16+ chins. Grays, beige, black velvets, ebony, white, voilet carriers, violets and they are all spoiled.
Name: Sarah
Ranch Name: Mikrah Chinchillas
Email: Mikrah@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.geocities.com/demandingstar123
Location: Michigan
Phone: 517-887-9028
Description: Breeding for ebonies, beige, standards, and for the occasional rare mutation. We have several national champions in our herd and strive for herd improvement animals.
Name: Melissa Barrett
Ranch Name: Chinchilla Express
Email: chinchilla_express@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.geocities.com/chinchilla_express/index.html
Location: Michigan
Phone: 517-937-5002
Description: I breed for quality and friendliness. I am a small scale breeder, but am hoping to get bigger. All of my animals are handled daily. Every chinchilla I sell comes with one months supply of food (Mazuri), and one months supply of vitamin-supplement. Note: Please specify in e-mail subject line that you are inquiring about chinchillas, or it will not be opened. Thanks!
Name: Becky West
Ranch Name: Becky's Chinchillas
Email: bwest@cms.maisd.com
Location: Six Lakes, Michigan
Description: I am located an hour and a quarter from Lansing and an hour from Grand Rapids. I have around 40-45 breeding females, including many show quality animals. I breed for most colors and almost always have chins for sale. I'm willing to drive a few hours to meet someone and I often travel to Chicago, Indiana and Ohio.
Name: Heather
Ranch Name: Dvine's Chinchilla World
Email: Dvinedestiny8260115@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.geocities.com/dvinedestin...sChinpage.html
Location: Michigan
Phone: 313-595-9468
Description: I have an Ebony male, Beige male, and a Black Velvet Female which are my breeders. They are hand raised and very friendly. Expecting kits in about 2 months. More pictures will be added to my Webpage when the kits arrive!
Name: Jennie Anderson
Ranch Name: Anderson's Chinchilla Angels
Email: Anderson48180@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.geocities.com/anderson481...on_angels.html
Location: Taylor, Michigan
Description: Small breeder of Standard Grey and Beige Chinchillas.All babies handled from day one. Every baby that gets adopted out will go home will Birth Certificate and will be healthy and friendly. Will not ship animals !! I also to rescue for unwanted chinchillas.
Name: Kaleena
Email: Sexykrae00@hotmail.com
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Description: Small hobby breeder of about 10 chins. Mostly pet quality but some will throw potential show chinnies. Contact me for current sales.
Name: Barb Lutman
Ranch Name: Jayda's Critter House
Email: iayla@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.geocities.com/jaydas_crit...use/index.html
Location: Imlay City, Michigan
Phone: 810-813-8621
Description: Small hobby breeder of Fancy Rats & Chinchillas. Located in southeast Michigan.


Answer:
There are plenty of reputable breeders, not only in MI but also in surrounding states. Just make sure to do your research and ask a lot of questions. The breeders listed in the directory are not screened.