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Old 03-18-2013, 04:01 PM   #1
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Default Baby Winter white colouring?

Just interested....Are baby winter whites born with winter coats if born in winter?
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Old 03-19-2013, 12:36 AM   #2
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Sometimes if a Winter White or Hybrid mother begins changing into her winter fur during the pregnancy, the pups can be born in their winter coat. Normally, it is said that the changing of the coat depends on the light situation and will usually occur in winter when the days are shorter. However, Winter Whites kept as pets don't always get their winter coat. This can have many reasons, for example the artificial light influencing them or the fact that most hamsters sold as "Winter Whites" are actually Hybrids. Also, in a lot of cases, the hamster will only change its coat the first winter and then not anymore.
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Old 03-21-2013, 06:46 AM   #3
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Also, in a lot of cases, the hamster will only change its coat the first winter and then not anymore.
Where have you heard this, pie? Or have you experienced it with winter whites?
Never heard that before.

Slatted - Remember also that pearl WWs and sapphire pearl WWs are white anyway so will never change the colour of their coats!
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Old 04-26-2013, 03:06 PM   #4
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Default Re: Baby Winter white colouring?

I don't know for sure, but am pretty much positive that WW wouldn't breed in winter coats. So babies being born in winter coats are pretty unlikeable. Maybe if mother changes fur during pregnancy? But I personally don't think so.
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