Least Chipmunk

Scientific name: Eutamias minimus
Size: 20-25cm long including tail
Lifespan: 2-5 years
Natural range: throughout western North America

Housing

• large wire rat type cage preferably with levels
• base of cage should be at least 50cm by 50 cm and 1 meter high
• tend to be solitary and should be housed individually
• Bedding: aspen or corn cob
• Accessories: nest box, solid rat wheel, branches, wood chews, tubes

Food

• mixture of a commercial large parrot seed mix which includes nuts and dried fruits, rodent blocks and kitten kibble
• fresh fruit or veggies once to twice weekly
• occassional mealworm or cricket
• provide a cuttlebone for extra calcium and minerals

Breeding

• Maturity: 9 months old
• Gestation: 30 days
• Litter size: 5-6
• pregnant females should be separated from the male
• eyes open at about 20 days old
• should be fully weaned by 6 weeks old
• start handling pups from about 2 weeks of age to prevent aggressive behaviour