an explosion of colour

[jusdeb]

No just him and this one (on the left )...which fledged a week ago , First clutch for the parents .

[Myzomela]

They are very pretty Deb, and look so healthy. Well done!

[jusdeb]

Thanks BB and Myzo .

[desertbirds]

I have no idea how the opaline gene in Redrumps takes the red from the bum and puts it on the back but i must admit to liking this mutation in RR parrots.Nice young ones and its really interesting with the two looking so different, thanks for posting pics

[jluna]

the second fledgling is gorgeous - the colours are like some amazing amazon bird. lovely work, hope there's many more exciting surprises!

[Tiaris]

The first one is an opaline & the 2nd is Lutino opaline, hence the difference.

[jusdeb]

Tiaris are they sex linked genes ? Will the Lutino be a girl and the Opaline boy ? Ive been reading on it and still cant get my head around it all .

Am catching up on Quarrion genetics though .

Desertbirds ...wow thats quite a compiment coming from a mutation avoider

[Tiaris]

Lutino is sex-linked so the paler lutino opaline would be a hen if both parents are not lutinos. I don't know the mode of inheritence for opaline. I also find opaline to be an attractive mutation in red-rumps despite not being impressed by many mutations generally. My daughter begged me to also include this smiling puppy

[arthur]

Opaline = sex-linked

[VR1Ton]

Opaline Grassies can be one of the most attractive mutation in the Red Rumps, especially the Opaline Lutino, but can also be one of the ugliest. Nice looking young their Deb.