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lyn2233
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hi, I have a pair of white zebra finches. The babies are a pale grey with slightly darker grey heads there beaks are black. Will the beaks go orange like their parents and how do I tell what sex they are. Dad is white with orange cheek and mum is off white.Thanks. :)
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Buzzard-1
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Yes the beak will go orange.You will be able to sex them when they color up
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what buzz said. they will attain adult plumage about 6 weeks.
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