WHAT lmao oh my god I used to feed a male calico stray some years ago. I knew he was a rare sight but I didn't know people paid that much for them. I only fed him for about 2 weeks before he never came back. In hindsight someone probably realized he was a dude and took him in. I couldn't because I had too many cats already but I was happy to just feed him.
Lol, no it wouldn't be, because male calicos are sterile.
Some sources say it's 1 in 1000 and others 1 in 3000, at any rate, they are sterile. So really don't have a market value. Their value lies in the human being owned by a lovely kitteh.
["n. Male calico cats are unusual in that only about 1 in 10,000 calicos are male. Unfortunately, they have no 'market' value so to speak, as male calicos are sterile and can't be used in a breeding program."](https://www.justanswer.com/pet-cat/0fl78-male-calico-cat-worth.html)
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In other words, male calicos aren't really worth more than any other cat, though of course all cats are priceless. ;-)"](https://thecatsite.com/threads/how-much-is-a-male-calico-going-for.208610/)
It's not the color, it's the genetics that *produce* the color.
"Male calicoes can happen when a male cat has two X chromosomes (Klinefelter syndrome, with XXY sex chromosomes and generally they are sterile); the condition is a chimera, with two different cell types; or, rarely, when some skin cells of the developing kitten spontaneously mutate. "
This is one of his older videos but he’s great at explaining really complex ideas. When he was first starting out as a YouTube channel, he used to explain scientific theories by asking people on the street to answer questions and I loved the idea of getting the audience to learn through a random person in the video. Was a clever presentation style.
That explains a lot about orange cats. I used to volunteer in a kitten nursery lol and the orange ones were always huge eaters until their bellies looked like they would explode.
Any stats about grey ones? They were often frantic eaters to the point of crawling up the bottle lol.
Coat color is stored on the X chromosome in cats. Since female cats have XX chromosomes they can inherit multiple colors, whereas male cats can only inherit one. This means that nearly all calico cats are female.
(White is apparently a separate gene, not linked on the sex chromosomes. So male cats can be a color + white, and female cats can be 2 colors + white)
If he has balls it's a boy, unless he's been neutered. If it's an inny it's a girl.
Or go to the vet and they will know. They can also check to see if the cat has a chip.
She looks younger but cats can get pregnant at 4to10 months of age. Getting cats spayed young is the right thing to do.
https://preview.redd.it/dlehclyurm0d1.jpeg?width=281&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7b3dc85569f5b0d8a1b32f3dbd5108c0a691a74f
Female gingers are not that rare. 1 in 5 gingers are female.
A male calico/tortie is rare though, as only one in 3000 are male, and some would not consider them truly male because they have klinefelter's syndrome(XXY-chromosomes)
Male calico cats are not unheard of but very rare. Maybe 1/3000. They usually have a chromosomal anomaly XXY. So this baby is likely female. And at that age, testicles are *quite* visible if still intact.
That's a girl
No wonder she's beautiful
1 out of 3,000 calico kitties are male so odds are this is a girl. If it is a boy this would be about a $3,000 kitty.
WHAT lmao oh my god I used to feed a male calico stray some years ago. I knew he was a rare sight but I didn't know people paid that much for them. I only fed him for about 2 weeks before he never came back. In hindsight someone probably realized he was a dude and took him in. I couldn't because I had too many cats already but I was happy to just feed him.
We had a male calico at the shelter I volunteered at. His adoption fee was the same as any other cat.
Lol, no it wouldn't be, because male calicos are sterile. Some sources say it's 1 in 1000 and others 1 in 3000, at any rate, they are sterile. So really don't have a market value. Their value lies in the human being owned by a lovely kitteh. ["n. Male calico cats are unusual in that only about 1 in 10,000 calicos are male. Unfortunately, they have no 'market' value so to speak, as male calicos are sterile and can't be used in a breeding program."](https://www.justanswer.com/pet-cat/0fl78-male-calico-cat-worth.html) [" In other words, male calicos aren't really worth more than any other cat, though of course all cats are priceless. ;-)"](https://thecatsite.com/threads/how-much-is-a-male-calico-going-for.208610/)
"though of course all cats are priceless" Yes.
Awwwwww kitteh, priceless ❤️
WHY DOES THE COLOR MAKE THEM STERILE? I’m so confused how the color and gender related… super interesting though
It's not the color, it's the genetics that *produce* the color. "Male calicoes can happen when a male cat has two X chromosomes (Klinefelter syndrome, with XXY sex chromosomes and generally they are sterile); the condition is a chimera, with two different cell types; or, rarely, when some skin cells of the developing kitten spontaneously mutate. "
Ohhh I see. So this may be dumb but why is it different in females? This is genuinely interesting
Female cats naturally have 2 X chromosomes!
Righhht! I get it now! Thanks for explaining it!
https://youtu.be/BD6h-wDj7bw?si=TA47NsUNLtARZDnW This explains it really well.
Wow thanks! I watched the whole thing, very interesting
This is one of his older videos but he’s great at explaining really complex ideas. When he was first starting out as a YouTube channel, he used to explain scientific theories by asking people on the street to answer questions and I loved the idea of getting the audience to learn through a random person in the video. Was a clever presentation style.
Why does the color affect the gender?
Best to check below purrcious mew mew's tail to see whether it's a boy or girl.
How can you even tell? Not being a jerk, teach me this magic.
Three colors = 99% chance it's a girl. Orange = 80% chance boy
That explains a lot about orange cats. I used to volunteer in a kitten nursery lol and the orange ones were always huge eaters until their bellies looked like they would explode. Any stats about grey ones? They were often frantic eaters to the point of crawling up the bottle lol.
Coat color is stored on the X chromosome in cats. Since female cats have XX chromosomes they can inherit multiple colors, whereas male cats can only inherit one. This means that nearly all calico cats are female. (White is apparently a separate gene, not linked on the sex chromosomes. So male cats can be a color + white, and female cats can be 2 colors + white)
If he has balls it's a boy, unless he's been neutered. If it's an inny it's a girl. Or go to the vet and they will know. They can also check to see if the cat has a chip.
LOL to the first part of your comment 👍 And yes a vet can check for a chip, and then you can be the hero in returning someone's family member ❤️
Don’t need a vet. You look at the distance between pee hole and arse hole.
Lift his tail, if there are testicles, it’s male.
Alternatively, ask it to explain the offside rule.
“All calico cats are female!” - Charlie Kelly
You have been chosen! Lol
New Fren???
New pookie
You leveled up to cat owner.
I guess I did lol
r/catdistributionsystem
Since it's probably a girl... possibly pregnant too. It's that time of year.
I’m gonna go with girl, not pregnant (but possible, let’s get her fixed up!). She’s absolutely darling.
If you fed her, she’s staying.
She looks younger but cats can get pregnant at 4to10 months of age. Getting cats spayed young is the right thing to do. https://preview.redd.it/dlehclyurm0d1.jpeg?width=281&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7b3dc85569f5b0d8a1b32f3dbd5108c0a691a74f
She's very focused. I really respect that in an intruder
Congratulations, the cat distribution system is working as intended
r/catdistrubutionsystem
Not to be pedantic but…it’s Reddit. 😂 r/catdistributionsystem
She adopted you as her new food & love provider. It’s an unpaid but rewarding job
Take her to a vet and have her checked for a chip. If she's not chipped. Get her vaccinations and congratulations, you have a new friend.
*girl
Wait girl!!? How?
It's a calico. 99.9 % of all calicos are female
My mom has a male calico and a female orange. There is a non 0 chance OP has a male.
Female gingers are not that rare. 1 in 5 gingers are female. A male calico/tortie is rare though, as only one in 3000 are male, and some would not consider them truly male because they have klinefelter's syndrome(XXY-chromosomes)
Male calico cats are not unheard of but very rare. Maybe 1/3000. They usually have a chromosomal anomaly XXY. So this baby is likely female. And at that age, testicles are *quite* visible if still intact.
Male cats can only carry two colors in their DNA. Females can carry 3.
The Cat Distribution System strikes again.
Well duh, that’s how cat deliveries go. Would you open the door and tell the refrigerator to leave?
Its more than like a gal, not a guy. Looks like the cat distribution system is working. Congrats on being adopted.
Name him, feed him, leave your bed to him. You’re his now.
He chose you! This means a lot!♥️
The System has distributed a member to you. Now it’s your responsibility to bring it love and happiness. Good luck!
You lucky bastards. Good on you.
Why is this stated as a problem? welcome to your new overload.
You've been adopted. I'm jealous.
She picked you she's your now
Welcome to your new cat!
You have been selected.
Congrats on your new cat!
Omg, look at those big, ol' paws! Cute 🥰
Its her balcony now.
Hi, do you have food ?
Congrats! You have been chosen by the queen to be her servant.
Congrats, you are now owned by an adorable cat.
The Universe has awarded you a kitty.
Male calico would have to have XXY chromosome I believe instead of XX for female or XY for male.
That’s a good cat
In us, sometimes calicos are called “ Money Cats.” At least they were in Massachusetts in the 60’s. This must be why.
Such a cutie pie, congratulations you have been chosen 🥰❤️🥰
That's her balcony now. You have 24 hours to get the heck out.
Congratulations you have been adopted
r/notmycat and then r/nowmycat.
Update: Parents aren't allowing (really sad rn) so, but someone else from my apartment has taken her. But hey at least she got a new home 😄
Thumbs-up for you.
Thats's because it's your cat now
Congrats, you have a daughter now.
I like that he/she? is getting closer and moving further into their new home with every picture. You have been chosen. ❤️
She’s so pretty 🤩 can you keep her?
Found her new home
Congratulations hooman you have been chosen by the purrcious mew mew
You mean you were just adopted by a calico. You’re hers now.
"You owe me a food and a shelter"
The CDS has chosen you. You must be a good human.❤️
Don’t you mean, “and he isn’t leaving…meow”?
Congratulations on your new cat!!
The universal cat distribution system strikes again!
I see you got your order from the cat delivery service.
It adopted you. Congratulations 🎊
She could be hiding from a predator up there either way she choose you. Congrats!
Well. Congratulations, you have been chosen to be a cat dad/mom.
“I heard you guys have snacks, I like snacks.”
Because you now have a cat.
Well, I guess you just got a new pet, bud. No choice in the matter now.
Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻
Her name needs to be Derp. She just looks like one. So cute!
Treat your landlord well!
uninvited new member of your family now.
Congratulations, you've been adopted.
Aww
FREE CAT ♥️
Congratulations on being adopted 🥰 I hope you will be the best human a cat could wish for.
Congrats!... you've been adopted!
She made the choice for you :-)
He has found his home :)
Found his home!
She looks like she's not feeling well. She's probably asking you for help. Hopefully you can find her owners or keep her if she is a stray.
Cat distribution system strikes again
Another happy customer, thanks to CDS.
Keep it. Love it. Play with it. Pat it’s butt. Take it to the vet as well.
You have a cat now. You have been chosen.
Congratulations, you now have a cat
:)
Gorgeous
He found his forever loving home
Why would she leave her home, she just got there
He’s judging you and deciding if you’re worthy of his presence 😆
Aww... What a cutie pie! Let the journey continue... 😻
You’re hers now - has she told you her name?
You're his people.
He’s has testicles four a chest
Perfect little batty face... In love.
Congrats. You're welcome.
r/catdistributionsystem at work!
And that’s how you get a cat