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2016 Winter Astronomy Litter - Update

3/23/2016

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All of the babies are now in the TCNs. The Girls Sorority had a few squabbles. At first the girls would not leave our Hairless girl CRUS Ariel alone (curious about the different looking/feeling rattie)  OCRA Aurora also wanted them to know she was boss! Since none of the girls are staying with us I decided to keep Aurora in the Retired Mama's SCN every night for the next few weeks. We often let the retired mama's play with the Girls Sorority, when Aurora does, she is closely monitored. She isn't mean, isn't puffing up - just kicks at them to leave her alone.   The boys melded perfectly together. I cannot believe how well the intros went last week as we slowly let them play together before the big day. Buddy Chandler of OCRA even boggled when the babies snuggled with him. They have taken over the very top of the TCN cage enjoying the little school house we have. We have some adorable pictures of them in their facebook album.

This week we had a bit of excitement. Tuesday morning the lil pips(queaks) turned 5 weeks old. I was getting them out for their morning weights, when I noticed that OCRA Cosmos adorable red eyes had something wrong with one of them. It looked dark. I panicked! Yes, I would say PANICKED! I was rushing around the house looking for a flashlight before I remembered my phone had one. I began shining lights on him, holding up the sweet boy to the window - even going as far as walking outside in the natural light looking for pooling blood. I even pulled out the magnifying glass to look closely. I was moments away from heading to the vet, when it dawned on me. I had in my hands an Odd-Eyed Rattie.  Perplexed I began researching on line for information as to when they show odd-eyes. I always figured it was when their eyes opened at 2 weeks. The only information I found was on the AFRMA Site, which said they can develop up to a week after eyes open. Of course our boys eyes have been open for 22 days.  I looked back at his pedigree. His Great- Grandfather Sammy had odd-eyes. Only odd-eye 7 generations. Thank goodness there are fantastic facebook groups. I posted a question on Serious Rat Genetics, Breeding, and Ownership in regards to how late they have noticed it pop up.  Can you believe some said 7 - 8 weeks! OCRA Cosmos is still a bit different as he is a self (possible silvered - waiting for 8 week molt) Usually there are blazes or patches that cause this but this guy (as you can see from below has light around both eyes but mostly colored)  I am looking forward to seeing how this boy develops. I am also a bit excited to know this may pop up in our lines again.
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