The wide variety of colours we can find in domestic rats is amazing, as we have seen, but behind some of these beautiful and original colours can hide complicated genes that, if misused, can become a danger to our breeding line. These genes are known as: "Lethal genes".
Fancy rats are one of the domestic (and pet) species with the highest number of coat types, being able to have not only one type of coat, but also two at the same time, as a consequence of the union of two different but compatible genes. Knowing what type of coat our rat belongs to, as well as knowing its characteristics, will not only give us the opportunity to know more about it but, in the case of wanting to breed and specialise in one type or another, will help us enormously in the...
Although this may seem a relatively simple issue (because "rats eat everything, don't they?") it is much more complex and, if we want our rat to live as long as possible, we must ensure that we provide it with a careful diet adapted to its species and lifestyle.
Are you a person with specific allergies to rabbits and want one as a pet? Has your child developed an allergy and you don't want to get rid of your pet? Are you looking for one that suits your needs for health reasons?In the following article we will find out if hypoallergenic rabbits exist (or not).
We all know how important it is to have our animals identified and, depending on the species of pet or autonomous community, this is obligatory. But, what kind of identifications are there for pets? What can we do if this identification is damaged? Which animals can we identify and which cannot? We will find out in the following article.
Many times we have come across people on social media groups focused on rats who insist on adopting rats from the street and say that they are the same as domestic rats, is this true? We can find out in the following article.
House rats (also called ‘fancy’ rats) are intelligent, sociable and very affectionate creatures that can make our days much more enjoyable. But how did they get their start as pets? We'll find out in the following article.
What is the vienna gene? The vienna gene is one of the most capricious, loved and hated colour genes in the world of fancy rabbit breeding; it can spoil an entire colour line or give it amazing and very attractive patterns for the public, but what is it and how common is it? In this article we will learn about it.
Are you a person with specific allergies to rabbits and want one as a pet? Has your child developed an allergy and...
What is the vienna gene? The vienna gene is one of the most capricious, loved and hated colour genes in the world of...
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