Re: Albino baby!

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Posted by Didge on January 29, 2001 at 21:00:27:

In Reply to: Albino baby! posted by Rob on January 29, 2001 at 16:15:14:

Thanks! I welcome your advice and will email you privately.

: Discovering an albino gene in dormice is very exciting. I am sorry to hear that it has other deformities. Something happened on the genetic level that impacted more than one gene.

: As long as it is getting a good diet, it should be ok. Make sure it is getting a good supplement for nocturnals, fresh fruit, protein. Obviously, they are doing well if they are breeding for you.

: The two common problems with albinos are sensitivity to light/the sun, and problems retaining heat (since the white coat reflects heat). As a nocturnal, it won't be in the sun. Dormice are famously intolerant of cold temperatures. Since yours are breeding and active, you must be keeping them warm enough alread.

: I hope that it survives and that you can breed it out to a healthy mate to get rid of that deformity, and possibly perpetuate the albino gene.

: If you would like help discussing a breeding plan to try to isolate the gene, please feel free to contact me.

: An albino strain would be a wonderful addition for dormouse lovers.

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: Thanks! I welcome your advice and will email you privately. : : : Discovering an albino gene in dormice is very exciting. I am sorry to hear that it has other deformities. Something happened on the genetic level that impacted more than one gene. : : As long as it is getting a good diet, it should be ok. Make sure it is getting a good supplement for nocturnals, fresh fruit, protein. Obviously, they are doing well if they are breeding for you. : : The two common problems with albinos are sensitivity to light/the sun, and problems retaining heat (since the white coat reflects heat). As a nocturnal, it won't be in the sun. Dormice are famously intolerant of cold temperatures. Since yours are breeding and active, you must be keeping them warm enough alread. : : I hope that it survives and that you can breed it out to a healthy mate to get rid of that deformity, and possibly perpetuate the albino gene. : : If you would like help discussing a breeding plan to try to isolate the gene, please feel free to contact me. : : An albino strain would be a wonderful addition for dormouse lovers.

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