Aussie Finch Forum

Lukec wrote:Is it luck of the draw with this mutation or is it possible to consistently breed this type?

They are easy to breed , all you need to do is put a Pied to a Charcoal to get all splits of both then put the splits together and get 25% Magpies (Pied Charcoals )
then Magpie to Magpie = 100% Magpies
Garry

I presume the Pied component is still entirely random as to how it is passed on to young. The pied mutation in all other finches I've played with (Ruddies, RFPFs, Cordons & St Helenas) is a totally random mutation. You just need to turn out as many as you can & hope that some will be well marked.

I have had the most random results with my pied Zebs too.
LML

Very nice bird Thankyou for the picture NSW!

Love this mutation!!!

Can anyone recommend me a book or article to read that will help me get up to date with the mutation and gene info?

Chainsaw,

Not Zeb person, but gee, they look good, even to me!

There is a downloadable genetic forecaster in this link
http://clientes.netvisao.pt/carlmato/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and an online one here
http://zebrafinch.info/colours/genex.asp?language=en" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I find the forecasters a great help when trying to get my head around gouldian genetics.

bluebutterfly213 wrote:There is a downloadable genetic forecaster in this link
http://clientes.netvisao.pt/carlmato/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and an online one here
http://zebrafinch.info/colours/genex.asp?language=en" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I find the forecasters a great help when trying to get my head around gouldian genetics.

Thanks for that !!

Much appreciated.

You can also use nmany calulators on this page - from albino wallabies to diamond doves http://kippenjungle.nl/Overzicht.htm#kipcalculator" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

elferoz777 wrote:Love this mutation!!!

Can anyone recommend me a book or article to read that will help me get up to date with the mutation and gene info?

Join this Group plenty of information
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Garry