Un-True Ghost!

[muddoc]

Our True Ghost clutch finally hatched. We started with 6 eggs and 2 slugs, and ended up with 3 eggs. When we cut the eggs, I thought we had a True Ghost, did a few cartwheels and even told a few people. Then after a couple days, the True Ghost started getting color, and ended up being a Poss. Double Het. But the other 2 were Axanthic 66% Poss. Het Hypo, and both were girls. So, as the proverbial saying goes "There is always next year!" Especially since our female DH is back up to pre-breeding weight already. We sure were hoping for a VPI True Ghost, but are very happy with the results, and have some females that will help cut the odds down in a couple years. The only thing that would have been better, was to get a Hypo girl from the clutch. Enjoy the pic.

[panthercz]

They still look nice though and better luck next year!

[muddoc]

Thanks for the compliment and the wish for luck. I have a good feeling about next year.

[Bradford Cole]

My being one of the people you told early I can say that I am extremely disappointed for you...but 3 eggs and two Axanthic is not bad (and both females)...

[tigerlily]

I know you must have been disappointed, but that's still a hot clutch.

[o.c.d]

i wouldnt sweat it, you ended up with two fantastic axanthics, and like you said, there is always next year. congrats on the new babies.

-justin

[cassandra]

Those are some nice little gunboats! =)

[muddoc]

Thanks Justin and Cassandra. As I said I can't be dissapointed with the three beauties I got. I'm sure we will do good things in the years to come.

[Mikkla]

I was looking forward to this clutch so much. Sorry that you didn't hit the odds but good luck next year!

[Larry Suttles]

You may not have hit on the ultimate goal with the True Ghost but you did progress the project considerably. Those females are worth their weight in platinum.