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Post by John on Jan 24, 2006 10:25:46 GMT 11
I am posting these pictures for ena she has asked me to put them up so you can tell her what colours they are and what combination she would get.     She would also like to know what sex they are if possible John |
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Post by ena on Jan 24, 2006 11:02:04 GMT 11
Thank you John. The top one is male 1st clutch 05, next is mum and I"d say male 22nd clutch,2nd clutch masked male as i'd call him and 2nd clutch female.
I'd like to know what colour to call them and what breeding should I consider next season.
Thank you, ena
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Post by oaklee on Jan 24, 2006 12:01:51 GMT 11
hello ena
they are the blue variety in the red rumps. the easiest way to tell the difference from male to female with blues is the hens have black or grey heads and face and the cocks have blue heads and face. with the babies i would now introduce cinnamon and opaline to them to eventually breed cinnamon blue opalines. i posted a photo of a cinnamon blue opaline cock in my photo today.
regards oaklee.
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Post by John on Jan 24, 2006 12:21:00 GMT 11
In the first picture Matt that bird seems to have a lot of grey in the wings is this just the colour variation or is it a mutation? it strikes me as unusual.
John
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Post by oaklee on Jan 24, 2006 12:28:09 GMT 11
yes johni think it is just a young bird i find they will get lighter as they moult and mature up.
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Post by ena on Jan 24, 2006 13:08:51 GMT 11
Thank you oaklee,
my idea is to start finding for next season. Where I bought mum and dad recommened lutino with the young, would this be good. I wonder if he really knows.
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Post by silvercloud on Jan 25, 2006 12:34:16 GMT 11
They are beautiful birds, Ena, and such lovely colours.
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Post by ena on Jan 25, 2006 17:20:50 GMT 11
Thank you silvercloud, They are the ones to get me looking into more, found some local breeders that will help this family grow. More colours. They are a very lovely bird. Naming them is getting harder though,lol
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OpalineRedRump
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Post by OpalineRedRump on Jan 25, 2006 18:03:06 GMT 11
You have very beautiful blue red rump there Ena...  |
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Post by ena on Jan 26, 2006 10:00:01 GMT 11
Thank-you OpalineRedRump, I love them very much. Though i think yours are fantastic, hoping to get some different colours soon
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