why is the name lady gouldian finch given as the bird was named after goulds wife and he was not knighted and she is not a lady it seems to be more of an...
It has recently come to my attention that some are going to low protein diets for breeding. Is anyone doing this? How are the results? This really seems...
Hi Eric, I would like to ask if the white feathers at the end of the AWYB wings appear on both wings and if they are retained after several moltings?? Are all...
Hi Terry, I am wondering if after seeing the spotted or "marked" AWYB, which Eric has shown in photos, if you still feel that my "marked" Gouldians could be a...
Hi Aves, I am wondering if you noticed any "markded" Gouldians or any with the white flight feathers in the Recessive Yellows which Luis Garcia has had in his...
Hi Dirk, I am wondering how the testing of the AWYB feathers will help determine the proper naming for the AWYB?? I am thinking that if the feathers test as a...
Hi James, <You will notice that the dark flight feather on the right wing has gone, as has a lotof the back colour. He has also lost some of the lilac in his...
Hi, I noticed that you have not gotten a response to your post. I do not know the answer, but I think that the name given by John Gould was Lady Gouldian...
Hi Christine, <It has recently come to my attention that some are going to low protein diets for breeding.Is anyone doing this? How are the results? This...
In a message dated 12/6/2003 10:23:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... well, i sure wont be a fan of a low protein diet...for maintainance OR breeding. while i...
Hi Winnie, ... No, any dark feathers can be located anywhere on the back or wings. It is indiscriminate deposition. ... I think that your dilute blue is simply...
Thanks Wick and Winnie. I too am VERY skeptical of this low protein diet idea as well. I find that my feeding parents go for the egg preferentially - as do ...
I thought that I would interject as I have read of other UK breeders only using seed diets. I know of one UK breeder who is now experimenting with it's effects...
In a message dated 12/8/2003 2:15:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... i posted a UK website quite awhile back either on this list or another about a study of the...
Winnie It is my belief that if your spotted birds were carrying one of the recessive leucistic type colours in split form, that you would have produced a...
James said ... I hope it is not decided to go that way. Whilst it is clear that the Dilute Back is not a true Dilute, I dont believe Pastel is the appropriate ...
By dilute - do you mean a Single factored yellow back with a purple breast? If so - why not just call it ====== PB SF YB ???? Christine ... description ... to...
Christine said ... No, the bird under discussion is an Australian recessive mutation that is similar in appearance to the above, but not at all related ...
We have a Gould that is just getting it's color Thanks in ad and it's breast bone seems too sharp-It spends time in the food dish and seems to be eating but ...
I'm apologise if this is a dumb question. How do you tell the difference between a single factor yellow back male gouldian and a double factor yellow back...
Just thought I'd let you all know about this. The link below is from the newsletter from www.ladygouldianfinch.com. The product is from Dr. Ron Marshall. If...
My apologies. This should have been sent to GPA101911. ... From: Kathy Robenolt To: GPA101Genetics Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 7:21 PM Subject:...
I agree whole heartedly then. It makes sense to give distinct mutations distinct names. Stop the madness. LOL :o) Christine ... purple ... mutation ... bird...
Sorry about this going to a number of lists but i'd like to get an answer. while in a local hardware store today, i saw they carried the "sonic" device for...
I want to put in a plug for Karen Perna's millet. I just received a twenty five pound box. The best I have had! Unreal quality! Just beautiful!!! Thank you...
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