Yes, both of the parents carry the minor 'a' gene.
AaC*E*G*P* is the genetic code of both the parents.
The black pups inherited a minor 'a' gene from each parent. The minor gene
is more commonly known as the "Recessive" gene.
The recessive gene is only expressed (seen) when an animal gets one from
each parent. As is the case with your black pups.
The NGS has a lot of information about this. Their address is
www.gerbils.org They also have a large gallery of photos as well as the
Gerbil Color Pallet. Check them out. I think you will like the site. Lots of
other info too!
What color are the rest of the pups?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lillian Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2000 9:24 AM
Subject: Pups
> My femal Agouti, Sunny Dixon, and my male, Godfather Dixon, are new
> parents to six little ones born on August 24. Sorry I didn't get this
> sooner but i was on vacation. Two of the pups are black, but sunny and
> godfather are both agouti. is this normal?
>
> please add to pup count
>
> Lillian (Boo)
> Boo's Gerbil Federation
