Last Friday I mated Butterbean my LH REC to Dubaku my Satin LH BEC.
I wasn't going to post about this until pups arrived, because I've been fooled before by these more mature ladies. BB is a year old, and although she has had a litter before (of minks) I suddenly started kicking myself for not producing some gorgeous pups from her as she has good size, type and fur, and even has come higher than Tristar creams in a recent show (proud Mummy showing off).
The plan was to mate her to a REC from Carrington (now Scorpio hams) but I suddenly realised her age and panicked! So Dubaku got the job. I resigned myself to getting BEC with the thought that I could breed back to REC at the next generation.
I'm now really excited as, browsing the new scorpio site, Ive found out that Dubaku's Mum, Hawthorn, is actually REC!! On Dubs's pedigree it just stated cream. This means that we should get 50% BEC and 50% REC in the litter - of course with half of those being satin.
I've also looked at BB tonight at our nightly cuddle and even though she would be only 5 days expectant, am sure she looks bigger in the tummy. Her nipples are also quite visible, which Ive not noticed before. But all this could be wishful thinking. Ive withdrawn her from Saturday's show though just in case.
Anyway, here is a picture of possible Mum and possible Dad and a link to the Scorpio site, which spookily enough, one one page shows Dub's Mum, his sister and the REC that BB was to be mated to!!
Mum???
Dad??? (not the best pic)
and the Scorpio site - cream hamsters
http://www.carringtonhamstercrew.co....mhamsters.html
Wish me luck guys!
I am keeping fingers crossed..
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