Sharon Fazi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>When sexing gerbils at pet stores, I have noticed shape differences with
>the testicles of the males. Some are nice smooth and oval. Some are
>pointy toward the anal opening and the tails are bare of hair underneath
>at the base. Is this an age thing or a genetic thing? My first impression
>of the pointy kind was unattractive and poor quality. Would someone
>please elaborate on testicle shapes/appearance for me and what is
>good or bad? What effects does this have on breeding if any?
The shape changes with age, also in adults, the dominant male may have
larger testes than less dominant ones.
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Julian
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National Gerbil Society
http://www.gerbils.co.uk/
