Black Zebra Finch

[George]

I was wondering is there a completely black mutation?
After raising a crap load of zebras 5 years ago I kind of lost interest in raising Zebras. But if there is a black variety available then I'm interested.

G.

[DanteD716]

Eumo males are all black/very dark grey besides their brown flanks.

[Ameza]

I think also when you have triple black, BB BF BC you get almost black birds.

Then there are Charcoals but I know they are an austrilian mutation so I don't know if they are elsewhere.

Here is a picture of a black zebra finch from the Netherland show, not sure what mutation this is though.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Zebrafinch ... 8855973330

And another, would not be surprised if this one is triple black.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Zebrafinch ... 1924152050

[cindy]

this is an Eumo mutation
http://www.zebrafinch.com/NewZebra/Eumo/Eumo_Zebra.html

[George]

I think also when you have triple black, BB BF BC you get almost black birds.

Then there are Charcoals but I know they are an austrilian mutation so I don't know if they are elsewhere.

Here is a picture of a black zebra finch from the Netherland show, not sure what mutation this is though.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Zebrafinch ... 8855973330

And another, would not be surprised if this one is triple black.
https://picasaweb.google.com/Zebrafinch ... 1924152050

Truly beautiful. These must be pretty rare . Are there any US breeders ? Guess I'll add them to my "want list"

Thanks
G.

[cindy]

I believe Garrie Landry breeds them

here is his site,
http://www.zebrafinch.com/NewZebra/Zebra.html

Roy Beckham
http://www.efinch.com/
http://www.efinch.com/varieties.htm

Roy has efinch on Facebook also and has a wide following....you can join and see if any of the friends have what you are looking for in your area. http://www.facebook.com/zebrafinch

Once in a while we see them pop up on ebayclassifieds, they are slightly pricey.

[cindy]

This is a pair of Charcoals
http://www.zebrafinch.com/NewZebra/Eumo/charcoals.jpg

[DanteD716]

I have never heard of charcoal in the US, but in my area we have a few breeders of eumo. My uncle has two pairs.

[nelloyello11]

George, what kind of set-up will you have. One thing you should keep in mind about Eumos is that they have a feather abnormality which prevents them from flying distances. From what I have read, they do fine in breeder type cages, but would have difficulty in larger set-ups.

Dante, how does your uncle have his set up?

[DanteD716]

they are in breeding cages, with two perches, nests, and food cups, the hens are both split males are full. He has both hens in a flight cage and they fly normal, just like other zebras, but they are only splits so that may be why. I have heard of the "lethal" gene but I honestly see no problems in my uncles, but i'd like to learn more about it.

[George]

George, what kind of set-up will you have. One thing you should keep in mind about Eumos is that they have a feather abnormality which prevents them from flying distances. From what I have read, they do fine in breeder type cages, but would have difficulty in larger set-ups.

I have breeder cages 30x18x18 & 30x18x36.
I read Garrie Landry's page on them. Glad to know they are here in the U.S.

[Jeff McKee]

That Netherlands link is awesome. Worth a thread.

[DanteD716]

They should do good un your set up, I have pictures of my uncles if you want the link. i have found they take longer then most to get to breeding, my uncle waited about 3 months

[cindy]

Have you found any breeders that carry them near you?

This is Garrie Landry's price list

http://www.zebrafinch.com/pricelist/PriceList06.html

[George]

Have you found any breeders that carry them near you?

This is Garrie Landry's price list

http://www.zebrafinch.com/pricelist/PriceList06.html

No there isn't anyone close to me that I know of. But yesterday I bought a pair of Combassou finches along with some other species. I chose a male that is (for now ) almost completely black. So for now I'm good. Maybe one day I may move forward and get a couple from Garrie if I still have the space. I'm considering a pair of Cuban Melodious this week.

G