I'v ran a few variations through the GGP and I think Slat is the most likely
answer. It will be interesting to know what the next litter looks like.
Cinthia A. Dunn-Izquierdo
The Izzy Clan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Laura O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 7:35 PM
Subject: Colour of babies
> Hi everyone,
>
> I've just rejoined the list after a long absence, and I have a
> question about colours. I'm babysitting the gerbils from my kids'
> primary school. The happy couple have three 4-week olds (which
> wasn't supposed to happen, but that's a long story you've all heard
> before!). Anyway, the mother is black, and the father is a REW. The
> babies are all dark, but not as dark as the mother. I've tried the
> genetics calculator, but I'm useless at figuring it out, so I'll just
> ask the experts here. Could the babies be slate? I expect there
> will be another litter appearing in a couple weeks. Could I expect
> any different colours? Thanks for any help.
>
> Laura in Dublin
>
