Newborn Litter

[t1gg3er]

Ariel had her pups between 4am & 5am yesterday morning.  I was lucky enough to be awake (insomnia!) to see 3 of them being born.  She has 6 in total.

Ariel is a spotted lilac & her parents were lilac & spotted yellow fox.  Dad is DEH - his parents are unknown.  I checked the Moonstone Gene Calculator before putting these 2 together & think based on known genes the guaranteed colours were Agouti & DEH with other possibilities depending on Dad's recessive genes being Black, Nutmeg, Light DEH, Argente & Yellow Fox?  I think there should also be a mix of plain & spotted pups.  Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong with any of this!  Pups all seem to have pale stomachs so I'm guessing we have Agouti/DEH although one little guy looks much lighter than the rest.  All have dark eyes.

I also made sure I had enough potential homes lined up for up to 12 pups in pairs (allows for if anyone changes their minds) & we can keep up to 8 depending on sex which would be 2 girls with mum, 2 boys with dad & 2 boys each with our single seniors Harry & Oliver.  Homes are all with family & friends so we get to stay in touch with the babies & 2 homes have said they'll take a trio if we have any odd numbers so I think we were well covered before deciding to go ahead with this pairing.

Here are a couple of pics - mum fussing over her babies, the pups at 32 hours old & one of dad before he met mum

[fysha]

Congrats on the new litter.

To me I see maybe five agouti's and maybe one DEH. I haven't breed any honey's so not sure how they come out.

Can't wait to see more pictures as they grow.

[Shooting Star]

To early to really tell colors, but it looks like you might have some CPs or grays judging by the eyes!

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[t1gg3er]

Thanks both. Everyone has said they'll be happy with any colours so it doesn't really matter what they are but I still can't wait to find out when the fuzz comes thru! Also can't wait for them to be a few days older so we can start to get to know them & see their little personalities coming out. There's already a real little chunky monkey whereas the paler one is smaller than the rest - hopefully he/she will catch up.

[hannibal]

Congrats on the litter, the tank is just happier with young ones in it. I hope dad is soon allowed back in the nest.
Aww they look so adorable, I really miss newborns. Luckily my girl is starting to show again so it won't be long til I have some more of these
I'm really excited to see the colours of yours, keep updating.

[t1gg3er]

Thank you

Dad was allowed back in the nest this afternoon - they were mating on & off up until then so I'm guessing the 2nd litter has now been conceived (or she's just not in heat any more).

Look forward to seeing your 2nd litter - the 1st were adorable.