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Post by Hope » Sat May 19, 2007 1:28 pm

I purchased a BHWB male juvenile who is suppose to be 6 months old.
Do juveniles get stuck in molt, as I don't see any black head coloring yet.
His belly is yellow and his white breast is almost colored out and a few blue around his neck. His beak is still dark though, at what age do the males beak lighten :?: Could he be younger then 6 months :?: He does sing.
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Post by Hilary » Sat May 19, 2007 10:48 pm

I had one hen that took almost a year and a half to finish - she was all done except for her head. I could swear her beak looked like an adult, though. I have also had chicks take up to 6 months to finish, and the head is always the last. I wonder about that beak, though.....
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Post by zookeeper » Mon May 21, 2007 10:04 pm

Some goulds do take FOREVER to get their adult colors. Some don't completely color up until their 2nd year. I wouldn't use a late-color-upper for breeding--it already takes long enough for those little buggers to get their adult colors.
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