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Post by Shanawaz on Mar 26, 2005 18:59:37 GMT -8
When does a gerbil stop molting ? And why is there a pattern on the fur when they molt ? ? ? ?
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Post by Ritzie/Admin on Mar 27, 2005 6:25:22 GMT -8
Gerbils moult their whole life! The pattern is caused by the difference in colour of the old and new hairs.
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RW
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When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Puppy 6/6/07
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Post by RW on Mar 28, 2005 7:46:01 GMT -8
For some reason, most of my gerbils are going through a really noticeable molt right now. I have gerbils with very prominant molt lines that I've never even seen with a molt line before. I've had a couple of these gerbils for a good while. One in particular is my argente cream. I've had him for over a year and I've never seen him with a molt line, but he has a very strong one right now. Also my Schimmel, spotted Burmese, and one of my spotted lilacs have very obvious molt lines. I wonder if it's a seasonal thing?
RW
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Post by gerbilsrgreat on Apr 5, 2005 22:09:46 GMT -8
I didn't even know that gerbils molted. Guess you learn something new every day....
-Jeremiah
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