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Post by crazylady on Oct 25, 2012 13:16:32 GMT -5
Hi I know true binos ( fully documented binos ) are scarce even over here in England too many simply crossed this good worker to that good worker and if a bino popped out well keep the bino I can see that easily when out hunting ( but its not always a true bino ! ) lots of show people introduced them into breed stock to get the colours and a lot of the binos that popped out were given to who ever wanted them BUT they were not binos just look a likes and you can guarantee eventually like will out you could go one two three litters (away from the look a likes and still get bino but eventually you would find a colour in the nest box because eventually they will throw back to the there original form ( be it in a more dilute way ) believe me even I have to beg and plead to get new blood from old friends I know who only breed and keep binos lol ( in my case the cost was high the pick of a litter and the use of one of my hobs plus cash lol ) must confess though I don't mind as I know there going to an excellent friend who only works ferrets doesn't sell them and will only breed bino to bino lol and even the old timers need a blood transfusion now and again lol but by working this way with him I have helped him ensure his line for a good many generations it gives him many options as his help did with me take care bye for now Bev
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2013 21:39:15 GMT -5
Interesting topic (sorry for digging it up). What I'm getting is that the albinos I see popping up in pet stores are genetically weak because they most likely came from litters of mixed colors. The healthy albinos are those that descend from the original albino polecats which came from a wild litter. Is this correct?
So the leucistic (Dark-eyed White) is also undesirable?
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Post by Sherry on Nov 6, 2013 13:52:39 GMT -5
Health wise yes. The vastajority of DEWs also suffer from Neural Crest Disorder, or Waardenburg's Syndrome.
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