In a message dated 00-03-11 21:24:02 EST, you write:
<< It's also bad in the sense that if you cross two spotted or pied
individuals they'll have fewer pups surviving to be born than if only one
parent was spotted or pied. >>
Is it unhealthy for the pups or the mother if both parents are spotted? Just
wondering since I have a spotted pair. I hope that's not bad for them. I
didn't pair up 2 spotted parents on purpose, I just had a lone spotted male
that needed a mate and the pet store I shop from only had a few spotted
gerbils for sale. ( I don't like to shop from the other stores in my area)
But I'd like to see what people have to say about the spotted issue..if it is
unhealthy I should probably split them..although they're the pair that seems
to enjoy each other the most, always playing and grooming each other. Isn't
that always the way??
-Angie
