Red ASF's

[Kevin_Hornby]

In our weaned tank most of the smaller weans rats have a redish look to them... Is this just them rubbing on each other? Peeing on each other? Is this something I should be worrying about? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[LadyOhh]

They will grow into their fur.

[Kevin_Hornby]

Awesome I was kind of starting to get worried a bit. This is our first big group of weaners.

[suzuki4life]

appears to be a bunch of albinos.

[Shadera]

They're looking a little patchy. What kind of protein percentage are you giving your ASFs? I got something like that when I was giving over 20% protein. Switched them back to the 16% the regular rats are on and it stopped.

[Kevin_Hornby]

Hmm i'm not sure i'll have to check next time we get lab block. I have been giving them lab block and mixed seeds and just let them choose.

[littleindiangirl]

Eee, they will fill out with fur more than likely, but they shouldnt look THAT bald.

[Kevin_Hornby]

Could it be that they all stack on top of each other continually? There are about 50 or so in a 40 breeder tank, but they all seem to want to stick in the same hide.

[Mike Cavanaugh]

something is wrong with your food, substrate, or ventilation.

[littleindiangirl]

They generally always stick in a big pile, but I have not seen that whispy of hair being directly caused by them rubbing or anything of that nature. It's quite eery to see a balding ASF.