RodentCuddles
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If you read Salana's post - https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/threads/4190-Lethal-guinea-pigs
The Guineas who most likely carry the roan gene are Roan's, Dalmatians, and ones with head spots.
Darla who was all white apart from a tiny head spot of Ginger gave birth to two lethal whites and then two normal girls who both are white with head spots (although Dot also has a spot on her bum as well) but we know that both the girls would have very high chances of producing a lethal.
In my mind. ANY pig with white could carry the gene, as the roaning can easily be hidden - it could just be one hair hidden in millions. It's always much better to be prepared than not.
@my2buttons - Do you have a good cavy vet who could help if any problems were to arise? Also, if there is a pet doctors near you then I would highly suggest to buy some oxbow critical care, it's good to have on hand anyway and does last a good amount of time if not opened until needed.
Sometimes lethals pop out of sows that don't have any roaning whatsoever
The Guineas who most likely carry the roan gene are Roan's, Dalmatians, and ones with head spots.
Darla who was all white apart from a tiny head spot of Ginger gave birth to two lethal whites and then two normal girls who both are white with head spots (although Dot also has a spot on her bum as well) but we know that both the girls would have very high chances of producing a lethal.
In my mind. ANY pig with white could carry the gene, as the roaning can easily be hidden - it could just be one hair hidden in millions. It's always much better to be prepared than not.
@my2buttons - Do you have a good cavy vet who could help if any problems were to arise? Also, if there is a pet doctors near you then I would highly suggest to buy some oxbow critical care, it's good to have on hand anyway and does last a good amount of time if not opened until needed.
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