What mutations are my zebras?

Learn about mutations and expected breeding outcomes.
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Re: What mutations are my zebras?

Post by wearjo » Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:58 pm

thanks guys :)
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Re: What mutations are my zebras?

Post by richierick » Sat May 05, 2012 1:17 am

The male is definitely a normal zebra finch, and the female I think is a fawn. Hope the breeding goes well.
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Re: What mutations are my zebras?

Post by wearjo » Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:54 am

Ok, guys, I would like to know just one tiny thing... what will my finches look like when they hatch?

Edit: And have feathers (after first moult would be good)
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Re: What mutations are my zebras?

Post by cindy » Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:45 am

with a NG male and a fawn female you will get

http://zebrafinch.info/colours/genex.asp#
"50% Normal Females
50% Normal/Fawn Males"

that is unless mom or dad are carrying any hidden genes....you will have to wait and see!!!!

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Re: What mutations are my zebras?

Post by wearjo » Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:59 am

ok :) I suppose I shouldn't be spoiling my own surprise :)
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