Riedstra and Sons Chinchilla

Telephone: 1(905) 457-4660, Fax 1(905) 457-5326

R.R. #2 NORVAL, ONTARIO, CANADA L0P 1K0

E-mail:info@riedstra.com

About the Riedstras

Top Quality Breeding Animals For Sale

Start raising chinchillas with the best quality animals available.

N.C.B.C. GRADED STOCK

Chinchilla is in HIGH DEMAND - We can GUARANTEE a market for your product.

We have the most competitive pricing in the industry!

We ship any quantity anywhere & everywhere!

Breeding animals or younger stock, cages and all supplies are available to be shipped virtually anywhere in the world.

If you are looking for an alternative income with either a part time or a full time business, CHINCHILLA RANCHING IS FOR YOU!!

Tom, Drew and Greg Riedstra have over 100 years of combined experience in the chinchilla industry.
Approximately 2000 animals ranched currently.
Production focuses on 3 main animal characteristics: long body shape, dark in colour, long plush fur. These characteristics have been specific goals for many years. Chinchillas produced are genetically dominant for these positive characteristics.
We currently have a good selection of chinchillas in the darkest colours and top grades, as well as a wide variety of mutation colours.
Riedstra and Sons Chinchilla are experienced international sellers. We welcome international inquiries.
Ranch visits are available by appointment.

Tom Riedstra began raising chinchillas in the 1950's. Tom had never heard about chinchillas before. After investigating the industry, market, and animals needs Tom decided this was for him. Investing one and a half months salary for two chinchillas was a huge risk for a struggling immigrant. This however was a very rewarding step. Over those years Tom grew and maintained a herd of about 200 animals (a very comfortable part time size).

In 1978 Tom, with his sons Drew & Greg, decided to get going in a very serious manner. By the early 1980's the Riedstra's managed the largest ranch in Canada, one of the largest in the world with over 5000 top quality chinchillas. Through time and focus on quality, the ranch grew in reputation and quality, winning many show prizes and much respect.

Over the years Tom has contributed much to the industry as the Chairman of National Chinchilla Breeders of Canada, a Canadian and International Judge, a certified grader and much enjoyed trainer.

Drew & Greg Riedstra were introduced to chinchilla ranching at a very early age, By helping on the ranch while attending school, experimenting to develop improved ranching techniques, Drew & Greg have become a proficient chinchilla ranchers.

Drew has helped on the ranch with administration and cage production, as well as international shipment management.

Greg is recognized for his diverse contributions to the chinchilla industry. He has been president of various chinchilla groups as well as director of the Central Ontario Branch of NCBC for over 8 years. He has both locally and internationally lectured on animal husbandry, judged numerous chinchilla shows, conducted training seminars and contributed articles to chinchilla related publications.

Recently Greg has completed a book Practical Chinchilla Ranching. Greg also is a fur specialist at North American Fur Auctions, an organization which markets chinchilla pelts.