I don't agree that we will ever get back to the genetic mutations that we used to have since the introduction of Euro yellows,it's the inexperienced that are breeding two yellow birds together thinking they are the same bird/mutation.elferoz777 wrote:I think we should focus on strengthen ing the individual mutations. The blue back is inherently weak courtesy of the poor breeding methods used to establish them. Ay can go either way depending on who sells them to you.
at least with ay you dont check the floor before the perches every day like with young blue birds.
Just my opinion but I dont believe we should further ruin the blue by adfing ay, lime or dilute to their already sub par immune system.
Hopefully in a few yews we can reap the benefits of the dedicated breeders that are trying to fix them now.
Dedicated breeders also have to dispose of stock and their easiest way to do that is by bird sales,this is where the new hobbyist buys a bird from many different breeders of different mutations and cocktail begins.
The worst thing that happened to the gouldian imo was that they were taken off the licensing system and any joe blow can breed them with what colour they like. Today the gouldian is just another cheap pretty domesticated bird for all to enjoy whether you are a novice or a serious breeder imo. Craig