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I was wondering is there a completely black mutation?
After raising a crap load of zebras 5 years ago I kind of lost interest in raising Zebras. But if there is a black variety available then I'm interested.

G.

Eumo males are all black/very dark grey besides their brown flanks.

I think also when you have triple black, BB BF BC you get almost black birds.

Then there are Charcoals but I know they are an austrilian mutation so I don't know if they are elsewhere.

Here is a picture of a black zebra finch from the Netherland show, not sure what mutation this is though.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Zebrafinch ... 8855973330

And another, would not be surprised if this one is triple black.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Zebrafinch ... 1924152050

this is an Eumo mutation
http://www.zebrafinch.com/NewZebra/Eumo/Eumo_Zebra.html

Ameza wrote:I think also when you have triple black, BB BF BC you get almost black birds.

Then there are Charcoals but I know they are an austrilian mutation so I don't know if they are elsewhere.

Here is a picture of a black zebra finch from the Netherland show, not sure what mutation this is though.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Zebrafinch ... 8855973330

And another, would not be surprised if this one is triple black.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Zebrafinch ... 1924152050

Truly beautiful. These must be pretty rare . Are there any US breeders ? Guess I'll add them to my "want list"

Thanks
G.

I believe Garrie Landry breeds them

here is his site,
http://www.zebrafinch.com/NewZebra/Zebra.html

Roy Beckham
http://www.efinch.com/
http://www.efinch.com/varieties.htm

Roy has efinch on Facebook also and has a wide following....you can join and see if any of the friends have what you are looking for in your area. http://www.facebook.com/zebrafinch

Once in a while we see them pop up on ebayclassifieds, they are slightly pricey.

This is a pair of Charcoals
http://www.zebrafinch.com/NewZebra/Eumo/charcoals.jpg

I have never heard of charcoal in the US, but in my area we have a few breeders of eumo. My uncle has two pairs.

George, what kind of set-up will you have. One thing you should keep in mind about Eumos is that they have a feather abnormality which prevents them from flying distances. From what I have read, they do fine in breeder type cages, but would have difficulty in larger set-ups.

Dante, how does your uncle have his set up?

they are in breeding cages, with two perches, nests, and food cups, the hens are both split males are full. He has both hens in a flight cage and they fly normal, just like other zebras, but they are only splits so that may be why. I have heard of the "lethal" gene but I honestly see no problems in my uncles, but i'd like to learn more about it.

nelloyello11 wrote:George, what kind of set-up will you have. One thing you should keep in mind about Eumos is that they have a feather abnormality which prevents them from flying distances. From what I have read, they do fine in breeder type cages, but would have difficulty in larger set-ups.

I have breeder cages 30x18x18 & 30x18x36.
I read Garrie Landry's page on them. Glad to know they are here in the U.S.

That Netherlands link is awesome. Worth a thread.

They should do good un your set up, I have pictures of my uncles if you want the link. i have found they take longer then most to get to breeding, my uncle waited about 3 months

Have you found any breeders that carry them near you?

This is Garrie Landry's price list

http://www.zebrafinch.com/pricelist/PriceList06.html

cindy wrote:Have you found any breeders that carry them near you?

This is Garrie Landry's price list

http://www.zebrafinch.com/pricelist/PriceList06.html

No there isn't anyone close to me that I know of. But yesterday I bought a pair of Combassou finches along with some other species. I chose a male that is (for now ) almost completely black. So for now I'm good. Maybe one day I may move forward and get a couple from Garrie if I still have the space. I'm considering a pair of Cuban Melodious this week.

G