Zebra Finch mutations and splits?

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Libby&Zed
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Hi, I have a pair of Zebra finches and I was wondering what mutations and if their possibly split to anything. They have started to build their nest and I'm wondering what to expect. :D Here are a few pictures. Thank you.

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Those are Pieds, so I imagine you'd get some of those at least. As for what else may turn up, I have no idea, there are so many zebra mutations it's almost impossible to predict these days.
I notice this is your first post. Welcome to the forum!! :D
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:wave: Hi, if you make a post in the Introduce yourself section we will get you over the 5 post minimum as soon as possible and then I will move your topic to the Zebra Finch section.
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They are both Pied so you will get 100% Pied . if they are split for anything you cant tell just have to wait and see .
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Thanks.
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Welcome to the forum. As already said you will get a mix of pied marked birds because both parent birds are pied. You can only tell what if anything they are split for by breeding them and seeing what turns up. So when you have coloured young post the pics and someone will tell you what the results mean. Good luck.
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Libby&Zed
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Thank you. If and when they have chicks i'll post pictures.
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