Genetics generator for Zebra fiches

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Genetics generator for Zebra fiches

Post by tonysr09 » Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:49 pm

Is there a genetics generator for zebra finches?


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Post by L in Ontario » Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:57 pm

Yes I believe there is one but I can't recall where right now. I'll look for it and am sure if I don't find it someone else will.
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Post by L in Ontario » Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:00 pm

Well that didn't take long - try this site:

http://zebrafinch.info/colours/genex.asp

If you don't like that one - type in "zebra finch genetics" into Google and see what hits you get. Enjoy!
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Re: Genetics generator for Zebra fiches

Post by tonysr09 » Thu Dec 03, 2009 8:24 pm

Thank you, L.
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Re: Genetics generator for Zebra fiches

Post by Nagdabit » Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:44 pm

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The one thing to keep in mind with Zebras is their ability to carry recessive splits for numerous generations. Since it's impossible to know the full heritage of any one bird and there are so many different Zebra mutations, almost anything can mysteriously appear in even the most benign situations. So generators can give you a general idea of what to expect, but don't be surprised to find the occasional "oddball" finch popping up from time to time. To us, that's part of the fun of raising Zebras. To steal a quote that someone else used in a previous thread, "Zebras are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get."
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Re: Genetics generator for Zebra fiches

Post by tonysr09 » Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:44 pm

Yeah, I'm beginning to understand just that, more fun in the learning.


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Re: Genetics generator for Zebra fiches

Post by Birdman » Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:34 pm

search for a program by Carlos Matos titled: Z E B R A F I N C H G E N E T I C F O R E C A S T
You don't have to be online to use it and it is quite acurate.

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