What are some differences I could look for to tell the difference between a newborn black otter kit and a chestnut one. I know the difference will be apparent in a few days I'm sure, but I've got a peanut that probably won't live that long, and I'd love to know for sure what color he is. Helps me figure out some genetics. Thanks!
Black Otter vs. Chestnut colors at birth
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skysthelimit
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MamaMandy":11zxrd3m said:
Somewhere I have a thread where I asked the same question and I posted picts. My otters have not been born with a tan triangle at the nape, that does not come in till they are getting a junior coat, the back of the neck is naked till about 6 weeks.
I still cannot tell at birth, but it sure was obvious at day three. It's pretty hard until them.
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they were born saturday the 11th, this pict is tuesday the 14th.
Awesome Sky! Thanks! You know...after looking at your pics I'm thinking I may have an otter and a chestnut. The one I'm thinking might be a chestnut has light colored dots at the front of his eyes like your castor did in the pic. The peanut seems to be a bit darker than the other one, and also has a pink nape, so I'm thinking he may be a black otter.
