We seperated SRF MacKenzie and Dobbie of RRR. We thought MacKenzie was pregnant, but she went into heat again today. Since the pairing has been unsuccessful this long, we have decided to pair MacKenzie with RH Jericho of RRR. 50% standard earred, 50% dumbo earred as wella s 50/50 standard coat and teddy rex coat. This litter could produce Black, Mink-based Buff, American Blue, Mink, possibly even Havanna. We're going to compare pedigrees before that list is finalized.
This will end my hope of creating a complete outcross line, but the litter should be wonderful regardless that it was not my first choice. Come Febuary, we will attempt to pair Dobbie of RRR with RH Fluer of RRR. Perhaps a younger girl will get his attention.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Friday, January 11, 2008
Another year passed, but still more ahead!
Sorry for the short lapse in updates. I've been sick, out of town, or just busy with work. We spent a nice few days in Georgia with some friends. Of course, I had to be sick throughout the whole trip, but it esd fun nonetheless.
We believe MacKenzie was in heat earlier this week, so her litter with Dobbie of RRR would not be expected until Feb. We've not witnessed any mating first hand. Dobbie is too much the gentleman perhaps lol MacKenzie's flirting, but he's not catching on as quickly as we'd hoped. Hopefully soon he'll get her hints! If this litter is not confirmed soon, we may pair her with RH Jericho of RRR. If that happens we'll try Dobbie again with RH Fluer of RRR.
Jericho, of 'Jeri' as he is sometimes called, is settling in well. He seems to have a dislike for our hairless boy, Warf, though, so introductions to the rest of the male crew are slow going. Mostly I think it is that we are afraid little Warf with his naked skin will get injured in a normal scuffle.
We'll be introducing Fluer and Tonks to our resident girls eventually, but not until we get a bigger cage for them (which is in the works). And it appears Tonks is finally getting in her points! Little staller that she is.. Fluer is becoming a little mush. She comes to the door and holds still while you pick her up. Tonks is the brat of the group. She's very independent and wants let down to explore. That need to explore is one I know all too well, when she leaped away from me and I had to chase for her over an hour! She's a quick one.
I'll keep updating as our breeding pair stays together. Hopefully soon we'll be seeing some good weight gain and eventually have little eepers to play with.
We believe MacKenzie was in heat earlier this week, so her litter with Dobbie of RRR would not be expected until Feb. We've not witnessed any mating first hand. Dobbie is too much the gentleman perhaps lol MacKenzie's flirting, but he's not catching on as quickly as we'd hoped. Hopefully soon he'll get her hints! If this litter is not confirmed soon, we may pair her with RH Jericho of RRR. If that happens we'll try Dobbie again with RH Fluer of RRR.
Jericho, of 'Jeri' as he is sometimes called, is settling in well. He seems to have a dislike for our hairless boy, Warf, though, so introductions to the rest of the male crew are slow going. Mostly I think it is that we are afraid little Warf with his naked skin will get injured in a normal scuffle.
We'll be introducing Fluer and Tonks to our resident girls eventually, but not until we get a bigger cage for them (which is in the works). And it appears Tonks is finally getting in her points! Little staller that she is.. Fluer is becoming a little mush. She comes to the door and holds still while you pick her up. Tonks is the brat of the group. She's very independent and wants let down to explore. That need to explore is one I know all too well, when she leaped away from me and I had to chase for her over an hour! She's a quick one.
I'll keep updating as our breeding pair stays together. Hopefully soon we'll be seeing some good weight gain and eventually have little eepers to play with.
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