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Hi all,i have first choice of a baby brb and there r very dark babies and very light babies in the clutch.can u tell wich babies will turn out prettier?
Thanks

Centillion,
...If you like bright orange BRBs pick the lighter colored baby. If you like red BRBs pick the darker baby. Possible downside to either choice though. The light one can turn a sandy light color rather than bright orange and the dark one can turn too dark instead of bright red. To improve your chances pick several of each.
Good Luck,
Jeff

>>Hi all,i have first choice of a baby brb and there r very dark babies and very light babies in the clutch.can u tell wich babies will turn out prettier?
>>Thanks

I must admit...so far the ones I choose weren't always the best. I suggest choosing ones that are well defined with as little "flecking" as possible. I can't offer an accurate opinion on how to choose for color, but the black seems to remain the same in my limited experience. Like Jeff said..the best option is to buy a few to raise and then choose the one(s) that best suit your liking. I prefer lighter than darker ones because they seem to darken as they mature. The red ones (2.2) I purchased last summer as neonates are still not red and are changing with each shed, but I still have very little idea which will be to my utmost color preference. Also the 1.1 I bought in Dec 03 that I thought I didn't like so much(as far as predicted color)have turned out very different than I thought they would just 6 months ago. I say just choose a robust baby and enjoy the intersesting changes to come.

Linda

>>Hi all,i have first choice of a baby brb and there r very dark babies and very light babies in the clutch.can u tell wich babies will turn out prettier?
>>Thanks

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thanks for the replies i think i will take your advice and take one of each.