Clinton News-Record, 1986-07-23, Page 51Page 9
4113 wee generations from the Chuter family are currently operating
emink farm located south of Varna. Wilfred Chuter )left) started
e mink farm after the purchase of two mink in 1939. Son Eric
Mink ranching
is fulltime...
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as possible results in healthier minks.
They're watered twice a day and the cages
are bedded with straw every day. The clean-
ing of the shed rows occurs every two
weeks.
Still Fashionable
Mr. Chuter says the market for minks has
been fairly good as the fashion world con-
tinues to favor mink coats for their luxury
and durability. Even men are now getting
into mink fashions which has created a
whole new market for mink furs.
Recently, he says the mink ranchers have
been receiving opposition from animal
rights groups who want the raising of the Iimais for their fur stopped. However, Mr.
uter sees his business as being no dif-
ent from a cattle or swine farmer raising
an agricultural product.
Nevertheless, he says it's an interesting
business which he hopes will continue in the
family for many years to come. Many mink
farmers are leaving the business as their
sons aren't taking over. But, he says his son
Jeff is interested in mink farming.
"We like it. It gives us independence. We
still have to work seven days a week, but
with the both of us it works out quite well,"
says Mr. Chuter.
CONGRATULATIONS
on your
Stanley Township
We're proud to be a
part of Stanley Township
for 14 years and happy
to serve the fine
people who live here.
Date CO usli l
olid REPAIR
SPRAY PAINTING • WELDING
Varna, 482-3125
Chuter and grandson Jeff Chuter and helper, Dan Horton now run
the operation. The facilities currently house 1,420 minks and the
pelts are sold to two Canadian furriers. ( Alan Rivett photo
Serving the agricultural
community of Stanley Township
since 1980.
W.G. HAYTER
IN VARNA
"Have a great time
at the Stanley Township
Homecoming Weekend"
-the Hayter Family
482-3957
Now receiving
SPRING WHEAT &
MILLING OATS
Combining and trucking
can be arranged!