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What do I have here?

Post by StevePax » Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:09 pm

Ok, I did something that maybe wasn't the best - I sort of rescued this little guy from a pet store. He's been picked on a bunch, and I've been watching him for several weeks. Anyway, he's at my house now, all alone in a cage for a while until all his feathers grow back. So, zebra finch experts, what mutation is he?
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Re: What do I have here?

Post by ranchnanny » Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:29 pm

could he be a white chestnut flanked zebra?
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Post by StevePax » Mon Dec 26, 2011 5:46 pm

Maybe, but that teardrop is awfully light. There are very light chest bars, and very light brown marks under those wings. Maybe he's just a very faint CFW?

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Post by Vargur » Mon Dec 26, 2011 7:11 pm

cfw or fawn cfw.
very nice rescue!
I could not just walk pass
injured bird, so very nice work =D>

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Post by Sally » Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:15 am

Kudos to you for taking this little one home! =D> It is hard to see them neglected in a pet shop.
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Post by finchmix22 » Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:15 pm

How sweet! I bet he's relieved to feel safe! Good Job.
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Post by CandoAviary » Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:04 pm

Yep, good bird samaritan award to you :D That is going to be a very sharp looking zebra with good care :D

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