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Discussion on What color foal?
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Imogen
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Posted on Saturday, May 3, 2003 - 2:07 am:
OK, this post is really just an excuse to post a baby picture except I couldn't find the baby picture thread.
This one was born on May 1st so I'm looking for a suitably left wing name for her (suggestions welcome).
What I thought might be interesting on the colour front is that she should in fact turn grey as Dad (Grange Bouncer RID) has the double grey gene - all his other offspring are grey. Mum is by Cavalier HOL who had the double black EE gene and produced all black, seal brown or bay, but since she had a bay foal before by another sire I'm assuming she's Ee. On close inspection she has slight spectacles and white tips to the ears and muzzle plus the smallest white sock on one back leg so I think she will. Any guesses on how long it will take?
The guy at the foaling place doesn't believe she will go grey and wants to bet me a few drinks that she will stay bay - shall I take him on?
/image{Baggage's foal}
Many thanks to all who have given me advice along the way - I imagine it's only just starting!
All the best
Imogen
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Imogen
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Posted on Saturday, May 3, 2003 - 2:08 am:
OK, this post is really just an excuse to post a baby picture except I couldn't find the baby picture thread.
This one was born on May 1st so I'm looking for a suitably left wing name for her (suggestions welcome).
What I thought might be interesting on the colour front is that she should in fact turn grey as Dad (Grange Bouncer RID) has the double grey gene - all his other offspring are grey. Mum is by Cavalier HOL who had the double black EE gene and produced all black, seal brown or bay, but since she had a bay foal before by another sire I'm assuming she's Ee. On close inspection she has slight spectacles and white tips to the ears and muzzle plus the smallest white sock on one back leg so I think she will. Any guesses on how long it will take?
The guy at the foaling place doesn't believe she will go grey and wants to bet me a few drinks that she will stay bay - shall I take him on?
Many thanks to all who have given me advice along the way - I imagine it's only just starting!
All the best
Imogen
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Imogen
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Posted on Saturday, May 3, 2003 - 2:09 am:
Dunno what happened there at all. I'll try again.
Imogen
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Pones
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Posted on Saturday, May 3, 2003 - 2:53 am:
HI
The new baby thread is in:
Entertainment and Inspiration
My New Babies
Maybe you could post another photo of her there?!
I'd take him up on his bet, they usually grey out with every coat change - look at the lipizzaner foals - not completely grey until they have matured.
She may stay a rose grey for quite a long time (which I think is a wonderful colour!).
Good look and enjoy - well done!
Heidi
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DrO
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Posted on Saturday, May 3, 2003 - 7:50 am:
If it is true the stallion in homogygous grey, the baby will turn grey but as Heidi alludes it could be a long slow process.
DrO
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