My Cals are otterized

[skysthelimit]

I've been watching the Cal litter with interest. He was bred to an otter, that's what I was told to do in the absence of a black doe. This particular otter doe is the one who had kits with white toes. The color on the face is getting darker, but the feet, have the same pattern as the otters do. I'll get a picture when I get home. The otters kit feet are half black and half tan patter, blending into the belly. That's ok for an otter, not good when the Cal color breaks on the foot with that same pattern. For now I will cull them all and the Cal carrying litter mates. I'm now looking for a black doe that does not carry dilute.

__________ Sat Apr 27, 2013 6:25 pm __________
It ocurred to me that it should not have any affect on the Otters, but it did not occur to me that it would turn the Cals into Otters. of course it's a possible match up just not expected, and not immediately obvious until the kits reached a certain age. If I had sold these kits at 8 weeks, I would have never known.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

How interesting! Not what you were looking to get, obviously, but I bet they would look pretty striking when their points are especially dark.

Good luck on your hunt for a new doe!

 

[skysthelimit]

I am surprised, because this doe carries self, I would have thought to get one properly marked kit. At least they are young enough to try some for dinner. We shall see if I can go through with the cooking and eating part.

 

[Devon's Mom Lauren]

The good news though, is that your cals are self and not agouti.... Martinized cals are a dq though, Nice head, is there any way you can use it in your breeding program with selfs or something else? I am always trying for otters and usually end up with selfs lol. If it has type that you want you might chance using it?

 

[skysthelimit]

The good news though, is that your cals are self and not agouti.... Martinized cals are a dq though, Nice head, is there any way you can use it in your breeding program with selfs or something else? I am always trying for otters and usually end up with selfs lol. If it has type that you want you might chance using it?

I like a few of them, their growth rate is nice as well, but with space being limited, there's no reason for me to keep any of them when I can rebred and get correct colors. Still it's tempting, because they are so cute.