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Link between Gouldian sex and foot color?

Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:28 pm
by DCbeachboy
I'm not sure whether this is more appropriate for the breeding or genetics section, but is anyone aware whether male and female Gouldians typically have a different foot color?

My RH-PB-Normal male has yellow feet, as does 1 of his 3 new chicks. My RH-PB-Normal/Blue hen has much lighter feet -- more beige -- as do 2 of their 3 chicks. Could this possibly mean they have 1 male chick and 2 hens?

Re: Link between Gouldian sex and foot color?

Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:20 am
by Vertdemer
Hi Dave!
In my experience, foot colors had nothing to do with gender of gouldians...but have maybe more to do (that's my opinion) with blue back carrier for pinkish foot color and orange head (carrier or Orange Head) for more orange foot color...but it's just an impression, not a "certitude"...
Time will reveal what is the verity for your birds...Take pictures and notes about foot colors and the results after molt... It's the best way to get some objective datas... :?