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Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:08 am
by neojinnx
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?
-Nikki
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 11:31 am
by Madcat
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.
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:07 pm
by MariusStegmann
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.
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:08 pm
by wilkifam
Easy to do, but we need a good picture......
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:35 pm
by wilkifam
Easy to do, but we need a good picture......
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 6:46 pm
by neojinnx
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:35 pm
by neojinnx
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!
-Nikki
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 1:04 am
by GouldianGuy
Im no expert but the colours seem so crisp i'd say male
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 4:39 am
by MariusStegmann
I will put money on it being a cock.
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:43 am
by wilkifam
100% Hen
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:45 am
by wilkifam
Here you go! What do you think?
Hen
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:47 am
by MariusStegmann
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.
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:58 am
by wilkifam
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.
I have 3 hens JUST like it.
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:10 pm
by neojinnx
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.
Re: Sexing BH WB Blue Gouldian
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:38 pm
by debbie276
I also would say hen and by the looks of it coming into or going out of breeding mode (greyish beak).