On Thu, 13 Jan 2000 14:46:40 EST, <Renee> <Braden> wrote:
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>Hi list!! I was finally able to subscribe.
Welcome!
> Also, I have some questions - what is the difference between golden agouti and
>argente golden?
Golden agouti is the name for the wildtype colour, mostly simply called
agouti. Argente golden is the red eyed version of agouti, leading to a
yellow animal, with grey underfur, red eyes and a white belly.
>and between agouti and nutmeg?
Nutmeg is a lot darker than agouti, but they are born orange, the ticking
starts from about age 8 weeks. The belly of the nutmeg is also ticked,
being an aa/self animal, the belly of the agouti is white.
> I thought that nutmegs were supossed to be darker than agoutis, but i have a nutmeg
>spot that is lighter than my agouti spot (and she is more yellow).
That is because of the spotting gene. The spotting gene dillutes the colour
to some extend, but especially in ee animals (DEH, nutmegs, etc) this
dillution is pretty strong.
> Also - can anyone recommend a good gerbil vet in Olathe, KS? I need to find one,
>and I would like to find a good one.
Sorry, I am in The Netherlands, can't help you there.
Karin.
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