White Teeth...

[Dewdrop]

At what age do chins teeth start going yellow/orange?

My one chin is 6 months old, he was very very skiddish when I first got him and I've just really been able to start checking teeth and what not. His teeth are white...

My other chin is a month older and his are a nice orange..

Their both on the same diet. So unless it's an age thing I just don't get it??..

Thanks

 

[ticklechin]

By a year old the teeth should be fully mineralized if you are feeding a high quality pellet.

 

[AZChins]

Some of them have orange teeth by the time they are three months old, some of them take a little longer.

Are his teeth really white or more off white? Sometimes they'll be a little yellowish starting out and get more yellow or orange colored with age.

 

[starleomach]

What is he being fed/what was he being fed?

 

[Laurie]

I have seen some of my chins with yellowish teeth more than the others. What type of feed are both of them on?

 

[Dewdrop]

Their both on Mazuri and Timothy hay....same stuff the breeder had them on.

Their not a stark white....maybe slightly yellow. Like I said he's a pretty skiddish fellow so even getting a peek was quite the task.

He has gained weight nicely..I've had him 3 months and he's gone from 12oz (if I remember correctly) To almost 18..

It just got me curious because there is SUCH a huge difference between the two. So good to know it could just be taking some time

ETA: This is the ebony one as well. I know they take longer to mature...so could that be part of it?..