Show cowboy now rides herd on fur coats BERWICK ME A former colorado cowboy now is riding herd to tiny scampering chinchillas valued at about 1000 each clifford H wilson currently does his branding on the right ear of the little creatures whose pelts make desirable fur coats with a pair of chinchillas imported from south america wilson and his wife started their chinchilla ranch here three years ago by careful breeding methods they have increased their herd to more than animals several pairs have gone to begin other ranches the chinchillas thrive on dried grasses berries and nuts goats milk agrees with them so well that wilson has bought a dozen goats |