Re: inbreeding/ was right bend tail

[Julian and Jackie]

Elizabeth Heckert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

>> I've seen some that definately are.  We had a gerbil breeder bring quite
>> a few to the pet store where I worked.  We chatted a bit, and she said
>> that this breeding pair always has 1/3 to 1/2 the litter with kinked
>> tails.  And if you felt along the tail, you could clearly feel there was
>> no break.
>
>Hmm, well I've not had any like that!


I agree that most Kinked tails are due to minor trauma. But there may be
genetic element. Spinal defects are commonly inherited. it is certainly
something to look out for.

--
Julian

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