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Post by Gizmo92 » Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:35 pm

I was wondering if ny zebras are a mutation of anysort? I was told they might be a (red-eyed)? Anyway what would there Nestlings look like?
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Post by j » Sun Jul 08, 2007 3:15 pm

I've never heard of a red-eyed mutation, but they look like pretty standard normal zebras to me.

http://zebrafinch.info/colours/

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Post by Sally » Sun Jul 08, 2007 3:50 pm

They look like normals to me. The hatchlings are hilarious, they have fuzz standing up all over them and look like cute little aliens, the fledglings will look like mama with black beaks till they color up.

BTW, those perches that come with most cages are sized more for parakeets, etc. If you can cut a small branch from your yard that is 1/3 to 1/2 narrower than that perch, it will be a lot better for their feet.

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Post by Gizmo92 » Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:12 pm

Dont worry I have 1 perch like that, 2 natural smaller branches, fake ivy, and 2 smaller dowels.
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Post by Sally » Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:24 pm

Oh, that's great! That's what happens when I jump to conclusions!

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Post by Gizmo92 » Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:56 pm

Thats okay thanks for the advice
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Post by EmilyHurd » Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:40 am

Those birds could be split for something else, which would mean theair babies could be different colors.

I had a pair exactly like your pair and they produced a black cheek.

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