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− | + | <big><center>[[Reproductive System|'''BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM''']]</center></big> | |
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+ | <big><center>[[Reproductive_System#Small_Domestic_Mammals|'''BACK TO SMALL DOMESTIC MAMMALS''']]</center></big> | ||
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* Two testes in an external scrotum. | * Two testes in an external scrotum. | ||
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* Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks. | * Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks. | ||
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+ | == Female == | ||
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* Post-partum oestrus. | * Post-partum oestrus. | ||
− | ** Delayed if | + | ** Delayed if lactating. |
− | + | * Gestation period 19-21 day. | |
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− | * | + | * litter size 6-16 |
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* Altricial young | * Altricial young | ||
** Eyes open at 12-14 days. | ** Eyes open at 12-14 days. | ||
* Earliest weaning age 21 days. | * Earliest weaning age 21 days. | ||
* Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young. | * Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young. | ||
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Revision as of 09:35, 18 July 2008
Male
- Two testes in an external scrotum.
- Sexually mature at 6-7 weeks.
Female
- Oestrus cycle 4-5 days.
- Post-partum oestrus.
- Delayed if lactating.
- Gestation period 19-21 day.
- litter size 6-16
- Altricial young
- Eyes open at 12-14 days.
- Earliest weaning age 21 days.
- Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young.