Ermine rabbits are dwarf rabbits. They have very soft shiny fur. The color of these animals is very characteristic. In contrast to the white body, the nose, ears, tip of the muzzle, paws and tail are brown in color. Color saturation ranges from yellow to dark brown, almost black. However, the development of pigmented color can be achieved in other areas of the skin.
It is necessary
Hot compresses, cold compresses
Instructions
Step 1
All pups of this breed are unpigmented, completely white in color for the first few weeks of their life. Only by the end of the first month, they begin to show characteristic pigmentation. The final color of the fur is formed in rabbits only by the age of six months. Therefore, be patient: in a small rabbit, it is possible to cause the development of contrasting spots only over time.
Step 2
Make sure your pet is not albino. They are characterized by a complete absence of pigmentation at the gene level. In no way will they be able to induce the growth of colored wool. Even their iris is completely colorless, so the eyes of these rabbits turn red. It is visible blood vessels through the transparent iris. If the ermine rabbit is not albino, then its eye color is bright blue.
Step 3
Prepare hot and cold compresses for your pet. In the course of evolution, in ermine rabbits, as well as in other representatives of this family - white hares, a dependence of the color of the skin on the ambient temperature appeared at the gene level. In hares, color changes occur every season when the climate changes. For rabbits, things are a little more complicated. The appearance of pigmented spots on their body can only be caused artificially, by applying hot and cold compresses to various parts of the body.
Step 4
If you want dark spots, use a cold lotion. For the growth of light wool, respectively, warm compresses are needed. The higher the temperature, the lighter the color, and the lower the darker. But in this matter, the main thing is not to overdo it. The rabbit is a gentle creature, and before thinking about its color, think about health. It is important not to freeze the animal or burn it.
