Red Zebra Finches

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elferoz777
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Hi all

I decided to delve into red zebs after looking for them for so long.

The birds I got a the rejects of some very nice full fronted reds so I am hoping to develop some nice reds from these. They are big birds with a lot or red right through them (will post some pics later).



Can anyone direct me to some articles on the genetics?



I have a base understanding when it comes to zebs but all the sites I have been looking at just take me to genetic calculators or very thin articles.

From what I understand I can enhance the red colouring through the feathers by crossing them to black fronted.
Breeding Project 2020-2025.
agate mosaic canaries, agate yellow mosaic canaries, red zebs, self bengos and goldfinch mules.
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SamDavis
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No idea about Zeb genetics, but are these your purchase from Forbes?
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elferoz777
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yup,

I have opted for some species such as zebs, budgies and continuing with my goulds asI want to try and line breed specific mutations/qualities.

I guess I am developing my husbandry skills.


I will have to hit Ross up for some champion advice.
Breeding Project 2020-2025.
agate mosaic canaries, agate yellow mosaic canaries, red zebs, self bengos and goldfinch mules.
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GregH
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The eFinch site has a little so say on what mutation combinations give the best results for the orange breasted mutation and some are nearly all red-fronted.
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Steve, the Red takes over the black areas that's why people put Reds to Charcoals, Black Bodied and Black Fronted etc as they have the most black to cover. I have bred Full Red Breasted Fawn Charcoals in which the bird was completely Red so you don't need blacks for it to succeed. I believe in WA a guy is producing Full Red constantly in his Reds.
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