How do two white rabbits make a black rabbit?

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I've got an white (pink eyed) American doe and a white (pink eyed) American buck.... But out popped a black baby from the burrow this morning. Something in the wood pile?

:shock: :lol: :mrgreen: :roll:
Below is a link to a you tube video about color genetics. It can help you learn how this came about.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhKouNuw6_k
 
Genetically, all rabbits are considered either black or chocolate. It's the 'cc' genotype that erases all color. Dilutes of which, are then to host any color under the rainbow. Then, you have (non)extensions, Rufus genes, etc... If both your Americans are true and show the REW, they theoretically should only produce like carbon copies of their parents. It was either a one-off event or you have a sneaky bunny sneaking in the shed after dark!
 
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