Velvet **Sadly... on July 31st of 2003 we lost Velvet. He finally lost his fight with liver damage due to improper feed prior to him coming to us. He was one of our first chinchillas. ** This was Velvet our black velvet male. He was a very sweet guy. He averaged out at about 765g. He was also known for his foot fettish. He chewed on everyone and anyone's feet.