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| This article is from the Summer II 1997 AFRMA Rat & Mouse Tales news-magazine. |
Colors & Coats
Reverse Siamese Mice
Q I just got a new female Reverse Siamese that was descendended from the original pair I had. I want
to revive the color, so what should I breed her to? Julie Turnbaugh, COA Nancy Ferris who was seriously breeding Reverse Siamese, used Ivory. The Reverse Siamese I always got came from Ivory/Beige mice. Genetically they are dark Beige/Coffee mice which are selected for white points.
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Hairless Rats—Special Care?
Q We purchased a baby Hairless rat today. I just wanted to know if there’s any special care we have
to give her, besides keeping her extra warm in the winter and when it’s cold. I’ve heard they are more prone
to diseases than furred rats. Any information would be appreciated. Danielle Hale, Fontana CA
A Most people that have Hairless rats, keep them with furry cagemates, but typically other than
that, they eat the same foods and love the same treats! There haven’t been many cases of skin or eye problems
with Hairless rats; they usually have more breeding problems (not able to raise their own babies) than health problems.
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