Crested Societies

[Mozelle]

Oops - I posted this in another section but just realized This is where is Where it should be...

I have 4 new society finches: 2 crested and 2 chocolate (with tiny spots of white - does that make them pied?). So far it's clear I have a male of each type, but unsure of the other 2. No eggs... so it's just a waiting game

But I have a question about genetics... I understand it's Not good to breed with 2 crested parents. But I'm curious - what are the results (no I'm not going to test it if it's a bad thing ..
- Bald chicks?
- mortality?
- sterile offspring?
Until I know better they're in 2 cages with a crested and a chocolate in each.

Thanks!
~Tracy

[dfcauley]

I have only crested finches and they have bred many times. I have never had a bald finch. They have all been perfectly healthy.

I have also heard not to breed them together, but....... no problems here.

[Mozelle]

Thanks!

It's good to hear that yours have been just fine!

As it turns out, both my crested are males - so I'm Really pleased about that. The chocolate girls are both showing interest in the nests I've provided, but haven't yet coaxed the boys into playing house.

Can't believe I'm this impatient!

~Tracy