We have a theory that the F2's will stay smaller than the F1's because of the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). The mtDNA is passed on by the mother, and is more powerful than nuculear DNA (passed by the father). The size of the female will be passed on by the mtDNA and create an equally if not smaller offspring.

The dwarf gene is very powerful. We originally felt that the half dwarfs would be at least 10 feet, but they have stopped right around 8 feet. The males are even smaller, they are right around 6 feet. The F1's received their dwarf DNA from the male. This is why we think that the F2's will be even smaller. We should get some indication when they hatch by their weights. We know that the normal sized burms hatch weight is around 150 grams, half dwarfs hatched at 90-105 grams. If these come out smaller, we feel fairly confident that they will remain smaller as adults.
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