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The satin gene effects the hair shaft and makes
it appear hollow - so that it catches and reflects
the light. It gives an extra shine and sheen to the coat, as well as softening it.
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A cavy can not be "part" satin. Either the coat is satinised or it isnt. A cavy carrying satin will show no sign of being from satin lines, than those who are not.
Something to note is that dark coloured animals generally are not specifically satinised for the simple fact that the satinisation does not show
on these colours.
A satin baby can be spotted from birth as the satinisation shows clearly - as seen in this satin crested PE white baby, less than an hour old.
Unlike some characteristics that cavies can posess (such as a crest) the satin gene
can be carried, and can still be even if many generations back.
satin carrier x non satin carrier = 50% satin carriers, 50% non satin carriers
satin carrier x satin carrier = 25% satin, 50% satin carriers, 25% non satin carriers
satin x non satin carrier = 100% satin carriers
satin x satin carrier = 50% satin, 50% satin carriers
satin x satin = 100% satin
Please note that these are estimates (not including those 100%). For example, breeding satin x carrier, can result in all satins, all carriers or a mixture of each.
It is impossible to tell physically if a cavy is a satin carrier or not - the only way to do this would be through a "test" mating to a satin cavy - if a satin baby is produced, then the cavy is definately a satin. However, if no satins are produced, it is still possible to be a carrier - confusing I know!
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