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Weird mark on Gouldian chick
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 11:53 am
by danaday
Hi Everyone
So I just had two Gouldian chick hatch about two days ago. One had a weird mark on its head. I'm not sure if it's a birthmark, disease or bruise. The one with the mark hatched first. I've never seen this before with chicks. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks.
Re: Weird mark on Gouldian chick
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 11:56 am
by danaday
Btw the other 3 eggs are infertile
The parents are
Hen is BH PB BB
Cock is RH WB GB
Don't know if they carry splits
Re: Weird mark on Gouldian chick
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 12:41 pm
by GouldianGuy
That certainly does look like a bruise. Or maybe a third eye?!
If your parents are pure:
Your chicks will be phenotypically RH PC GB but split to white chest and split to blue back. Your males will also be split to black head.
Your chicks look awfully light... maybe your cock is split to blue?!
Re: Weird mark on Gouldian chick
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 1:51 pm
by debbie276
I'm sure that is a bruise and nothing to do with their genetics and/or coloring. It should be fine, it looks like the parents are feeding them well.
best of luck
Re: Weird mark on Gouldian chick
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:27 pm
by danaday
Thanks everyone for your feed back! I feel a lot better knowing/reading that it's just a bruise. It's what I figured since the chicks are being feed.
Debbie276...you are amazing and I appreciate your help/advice always!!!
Thanks also GouldianGuy!!!