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Post by AussieBirds on Jun 29, 2005 20:38:16 GMT 10
I have a question, all the babies are now fully feathered and looking really good BUT they all have a bald spot, they haven't been plucked it's just a bald spot. My question is does this mean the birds have Lutino gene or is just something that will grow out over time.
John
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Post by hillcresttiels on Jun 29, 2005 20:51:24 GMT 10
Hi John normally the top of the head is the last to feather up and only some visual Lutinos carry the bald spots this isn't evident in splits more likely slight dose of feather plucking undetected cheers Frank
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Post by Laraine on Jul 12, 2005 12:54:21 GMT 10
I always worry about my birds in mid summer where the heat can reach 43 C (that's over 100 degrees F). My aviary faces north which means they get the full sun in the middle of the day. So far I haven't lost one bird from the heat but they appreciate a light hosing several times during the day.
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Post by beachbird on Jul 12, 2005 21:18:41 GMT 10
Hi John. I just want to say that your pair of whitefaced are really beautiful. I wish you luck in raising the babies. They look good and fat, which means they're being fed well. I'm raising my second lot (6 in this clutch). They're 4-5 weeks old now. BTW, I love this site. It is really informative.  |
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Mum & breeder of cockatiels, budgies and lovebirds. 
