I joined this forum because I have a question which is puzzling me; I already searched to see if maybe it had already been answered, but I didn't find any...
Hello Stal, For many years it was thought that the WB gene just removed phaeomelanin, but with recent developments we now think that it replaces phaeomelanin...
I wonder how people are keeping records for their birds. I am presently using an Excel worksheet that someone (I believe from Canada) was kind enough to share...
Good morning, I have been breeding Gouldians for about a year now. I am new to this group and am very much looking forward to furthering my understanding of...
Margaret, First and foremost let me just say WELCOME as well as let you know that, Once bitten by the Gouldian bug you will NEVER be the same. Now you wrote, ...
(For convenience, I have made a copy of this question at: http://www.offends.us/pigment/index.htm that can be viewed with the pictures embedded). ... So the...
Hi Margaret, First off, welcome to the group. I think you will find many experienced people that will be happy to share their experiences and knowledge with...
Thank you for the welcomes and the replies to my questions. I'm looking forward to reading the document you mentioned Aves on the genetics of the Yellows &...
Hi Stal, I don't pretend to know the correct pathways either. You have an interesting theory and I have nothing to refute it. I am going purely on visuals....
Hi Group, I have some questions that I would like to ask also. (1) Is it possible that the Black Head Gene alters feather structure in other parts of the...
Hi James, I will agree that the Redhead Dilute has a lime green back (solid). This year I got my first Yellowhead Dilutes from my pairs and the coloring...
Hello Tammie, Your birds do look as though they might be lighter than normal on the back, but they are Single Factor Pastel green as opposed to the "Dilute"...
Stal A number of us have been progressively developing an understanding of the gene action of WB and other Gouldian mutations over the past few years and every...
Hello, Daniel has send me the last emails of the group with the questions on the WB gene and asked my opinion on it. (I am still a member of the list, but ...
Hi James, I checked my single factor pastel green gouldians and the red head, orange head and the black head all have the same coloring on the back. Winnie...
Means that the bird genetically is in fact a BH YH. BH mutation has changed the feather structure, so it is impossible to depose red canthaxanthine in the top...
Yes we used to call those with the yellow beak BH YTB (Black Head, Yellow Tip Beak), I don't know what they call it now. It means that they are really an...
I placed a few photos in an album called Silver. I am trying to determine whether this Silver is a male or female. I have asked a few knowledgeable people...
Margaret In the third picture she is showing the conformation of a hen but it is never 100% sure. You should be able to tell by the coloured feathers in the ...
Hi GPA101Genetics, I have been contacted by several members of GPA E-Groups about George in Florida, who is advertising to sell Lutino Gouldians. These...
Hi GPA101Genetics, I am posting a copy of a private e-mail from one of our GPA members as follows: <this guy is an idiot and or attempting a scam. He bought a...
You never know what price a beautiful gould will go for...If a person wants his goulds at that price they will pay....I have some Silvers that I sold for ...
Hello Everyone! We are moving out of state and I must sell all of our baby gouldians and owl finches. Normally we do not sell the babies until they have ...
wanting gouldian finches.will have loving home.may concider others.carson city mich.989-261-4489. Are you looking to buy Gouldians or just looking for free...
Are you gathering all type of bird? I saw your message at fife canary group. ... From: tiffany To: GPA101Genetics@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 22,...
Hello, Is anyone out there? I usually get about 50 emails each day from my Yahoo Gouldian Groups but didn't get a single one today and I even get some on slow...
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