New Chinchilla Babies

Born Easter 2003

On our return from the Lake District, we found two new arrivals:

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Three chinchilla babies arrived on Thursday 12 July 2001.

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Their mother, Roberta, with one of her children, only a few hours old.

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Two children look for food!

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Rupert and Roberta

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The babies are now 5½ weeks old, and growing fast.

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Mum, a baby, and Dad

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Mum and two babies

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Mum, baby, Dad and another baby

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Two babies together

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Mum, Dad and a baby scurrying to get away from the camera!