Colour of male zebra?

[Nova]

*nod* I'm going to pair he/she up with a LB hen from my last litter, she's the one where I know most of the backround. We'll see if anything happens, or if it's an unusually butch hen lol!

[Nova]

Apologies for the double post, but I thought I'd show a few more photos, taken today after the Mystery Finch had been moved to a separate cage with a potential mate/friend.

If this turns out to be a female finch I am forgoing my traditional naming theme and naming it Butch

(Sorry about the poor quality - taken across the room, in poor light, through the bars...)


Showing off... Singing and even a little bit of grooming

Singing his/her heart out...

[cindy]

Most likely the marking description doesn't change...it could be a male described as having ghost markings. I will double check with someone and let them know it sings like a male.

[Nova]

When you ask them, would you mind also asking if ghost markings are thought to be genetic or random occurrence, and if genetic, whether they are dominant or recessive? Would be good to know for future reference

[LuxandLolita]

I don't think they would be genetic, i honestly think this would be a rare sport. Go ahead and breed the bird when you feel he/she is ready. Put butch in with one male and one female in the same cage.

[cindy]

When you ask them, would you mind also asking if ghost markings are thought to be genetic or random occurrence, and if genetic, whether they are dominant or recessive? Would be good to know for future reference

I have been working with zebras mutation for years and have not seen this happen....it will be interesting to get a professional take on it. I will let you what he says about this occurrence. I know it is considered a fault..so it couldbe genetic and I will ask if it can be bred out through generations.

[DanteD716]

Wait, Im confused is this bird belonging to cold r or nova?

[LuxandLolita]

I am thinking it belongs to Nova..

[DanteD716]

Ok...I heard back from my friend who showed it to someone that is very knowledgeable in regards to mutations. He said it is a normal gray hen with fault marking....she has what are called ghost fllanks and cheeks. It is not a male.

As cool as it sounds I still have to say ...... No it is a male he's bin singing and hanging out with a normal hen ( looks like they hit it off) but I have seen him singing to her ..Maybe I'll try and get a video if I can or some more pics ...

Kaite, I though so too until Cold R said this?

[Cold R]

Yeah I asking Cindy about About the ID of a bird on one of my post ( thinking the bird is dominat cream but not sure)
Cindy was helping me and nova at the same time she sent me here by mistake .... Sorry for the confusion eveyone

[LuxandLolita]

Ha! i knew it was an honest mistake
thank you for the reply it helps quite a bit!

[DanteD716]

Oh, no problem!!

[cindy]

Yeah I asking Cindy about About the ID of a bird on one of my post ( thinking the bird is dominat cream but not sure)
Cindy was helping me and nova at the same time she sent me here by mistake .... Sorry for the confusion eveyone

I never posted the link cold r so I actually didn't send you here. I sent Nova 's link off to have the bird ID'd and gave you the response also. I don't see where I posted a link to this thread.

[Cold R]

No you did not send me the link but when you said that you had answered me on one of my other post I went looking for it when I didn't find it I pulled up your profile and that's how I found the post ..... Iwasnt trying to blame you for the confusion and I'm sorry if it sounded like that .....( I was just trying to explain it with out a long explanation ) It's my fault and once again Iam sorry for the confusion everyone .

[Nova]

Cindy, just thought I'd see if you'd heard anything back yet?