My mouse gave birth to 6 babies, 2 look the same, 2 others look completey different, and the last 2 don't look anything like the other 4.
2006-08-01 09:58:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If a female manages to mate with several males, she can give birth to several mice from different fathers, since they produce many eggs at one time. This is common in many other animals including cats, dogs and bears.
2006-08-01 16:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is possible. In species in which multiple eggs are released for fertilization, sperm from two (or more) males can fertilize those eggs, creating a litter with multiple sires.
However it would be difficult to tell if a litter has multiple fathers by appearance alone.
2006-08-01 10:27:31 · answer #2 · answered by kolvirbleys 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but having different colored babies does not prove anything. Its genetic 101. It all depends on how egg/sperm split during gestation
2006-08-01 10:11:19 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-08-01 10:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by Liceli G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋