Scarlet chested

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Scarlet chested

Post by wellingtoncdm » Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:22 pm

This is a young pair that Cindy hooked me up with.
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Close up of the hen.

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The male on the right is starting to molt into his adult colors.

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Re: Scarlet chested

Post by cindy » Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:27 pm

I got to enjoy them here for two days, they stayed with me when I picked them up from the breeders....they are beauties!! Can't wait to see them all colored up!! Glad you like them Charlie!!!

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Re: Scarlet chested

Post by wellingtoncdm » Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:28 pm

Eventually they will look like these when they molt:

http://www.nzbirdz.co.nz/newzealandbird ... article=15

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Re: Scarlet chested

Post by cindy » Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:29 pm

My one male is starting to get his red....so excited!! Won't be long before yours starts to show the red!!!

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