Re: Baby Winter white colouring?
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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