Zebra Finch?

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BOF33
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Hi all,

Im looking at dedicating an aviary or 2 to breeding Zebra finches. What colour mutations are most popular? From what Ive read there are lots of colour mutations and it all gets a little overwhelming in the end!

Regards Nathan
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Danny
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Good pure greys are worth a cage as are charcoals, aluminas, reds. I particularly like cream backed - very classy looking.
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Good pure greys are worth a cage as are charcoals, aluminas, reds. I particularly like cream backed - very classy looking.
Thanks Danny,

thats a good start mate :D
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always isabels :D :D
if I could have an another aviary it would have isabel zebs in it.
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TheFinchMan101
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Isabel's are also one of my favourite. I have a few red Isabels at the moment. Not for sale but when they breed I'll be able to sell off the splits.
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Not the answer you want probably but pure normal wild type Zebs ...cant beat them .
Accept that some days you are the pigeon, and some days you are the statue.
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I believe what ever tickles your fancy, I can't go past the standard or fawn.
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Mmmmmm :think: your gunna need more than 2 cages
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I like my Aluminas or Opals ( Fawn Aluminas ).
Breeding Show Zebra Finches, Blue Gouldians, Pied Orange Breast.
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Pieds are nice too. Sounds like you will need at least 6 avairys.
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