Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
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Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
I was curious if there is a good way to visually sex a black headed, white breasted, blue gouldian. The beak is very pale in color. As far as I know, the bird has not been seen singing. I have no idea what the genetics of the parents are. Any thoughts?
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Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Hi there. I understand. My juveniles are starting to color. It's hard to tell right now. There are several blues but I have to wait to see if they sing. I have adult bh males and females. The difference I see is the male beak is white. The female is grayish and in breeding season turns black.
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Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
neojinnx Post a picture Nikki. I use the belly colour as a good indicator to sex my gouldians early, but that won't help with blue gouldians.
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Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Easy to do, but we need a good picture......
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Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Easy to do, but we need a good picture......
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Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Ah, here we go. Sorry for the double post. I forgot how to add photos as an attachment!
I know these photos aren't super clear but if there's something in particular I should try to photograph more clearly, just let me know and I'll see what I can do.
If anyone can tell me whether they think this bird is male or female, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks everyone!
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I know these photos aren't super clear but if there's something in particular I should try to photograph more clearly, just let me know and I'll see what I can do.
If anyone can tell me whether they think this bird is male or female, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks everyone!
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Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Im no expert but the colours seem so crisp i'd say male
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Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
100% Hen
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Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
HenHere you go! What do you think?
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Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
wilkifam Good thing I didn't have to put money down. I am not familiar with blue gouldians, but it is such a pretty bird that I thought it had to a cock.
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Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
I have 3 hens JUST like it.MariusStegmann wrote: wilkifam Good thing I didn't have to put money down. I am not familiar with blue gouldians, but it is such a pretty bird that I thought it had to a cock.
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Gouldians
Societies
Java FInches
Bourkes
Scarlets
Myers Parrot - Murphy
African Gray - Nzinga
2 GSD's - Heidi and Chiko
1 Minpin - Ted
1 Heinz 57 - Buster Brown
Chickens
Gouldians
Societies
Java FInches
Bourkes
Scarlets
Myers Parrot - Murphy
African Gray - Nzinga
2 GSD's - Heidi and Chiko
1 Minpin - Ted
1 Heinz 57 - Buster Brown
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Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
wilkifam
No way! The man who gave her to me told me she was 3 years old and definitely a cock.
How can you tell she's a hen?
I'm not upset in the slightest, she was free and is very lovely. She really needed a proper nail clipping though. One was starting to grow in a spiral.
No way! The man who gave her to me told me she was 3 years old and definitely a cock.
How can you tell she's a hen?
I'm not upset in the slightest, she was free and is very lovely. She really needed a proper nail clipping though. One was starting to grow in a spiral.
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Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
I also would say hen and by the looks of it coming into or going out of breeding mode (greyish beak).
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56