Am. Chin./SF kits at 10 days

[Amy]

Here is the bunch of them, huddled up. They are so dark, they look black(depending on the light) but I think they are more of a dark grey/silver/steel? color

This one is my favorite, hoping for a doe to keep to breed back to SF buck. I like her markings on her head.

Here is what their bellies look like, no white ones.

They started developing this copper/brass color on their necks and some in the undercoat colors. Interesting, what do you call it?

Any ideas on Genetic patterns? My other doe (Am. Chin.) had all black babies, but they are also getting some copper/brass/steel coloring coming in on the backs of their necks.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

I have no idea really on the colors, but I believe you will probably see a lot more silvering occur on some of them. They sure are a healthy looking bunch!

 

[skysthelimit]

well def not chin, or black. very possibly shaded. need a few more days, because shaded start out gray and get lighter.

 

[Amy]

I guess color genetics aren't black & white afterall
If I've learned anything about rabbit genetics, it's that I'm not very patient!!!!

 

[skysthelimit]

They are only black and white when crossing the same breed, within recognized colors. And still some hidden genes pop up to change the equation. And still some colors look very similar until the coat matures.

 

[ZRabbits]

Lovely kits! Definitely will be interesting to see how they develop.

Something I've learned with about rabbits in general, it doesn't take them long to grow up and show you what color they really are.

Karen

 

[Amy]

True, Karen--they grow so fast!!! Patience is a good thing to learn!

 

[skysthelimit]

True, Karen--they grow so fast!!! Patience is a good thing to learn!

Rabbits will definitely teach that.

 

[ZRabbits]

True, Karen--they grow so fast!!! Patience is a good thing to learn!

Learned patience with My Son, which helped me with my rabbits. Learned to savor every minute and enjoy watching them change to into what they are going to be.

Karen