Uraeginthus wrote: I don't understand this throwing rocks
Uri . .
The bottom part of my post was aimed at the people who do not understand genetics and because of this, assume that this is some kind of witchcraft, which must be exorcised from our hobby
It was certainly not aimed in your direction
I don't know that I am touchy . . but I do get upset with those who, through lack of understanding, label mutation breeders as the scourge of our hobby . . and I am certain that you are not in this category
Regards
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. Trying to explain that is like trying to explain double factor spangles which which only have the base colour (yellow or white) but black eyes or double factor yellow faced blues which have white faces not yellow. Now, there's two really confusing phenotypes! Compared to budgies, Gouldians are pretty simple genetics wise at this stage.
Hybrids aside. 
Genetics have a very important place in our society. They are how scientists find cures for many diseases (human, animal and plant) and how my daughter is about to do her Honours degree 
As for naming........................ Genetic naming makes more sence even when it may at first seem to contradict what our eyes can see. So go the AYB which happens to be a white bird with gray marks on its back.
