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by sottobosco
Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Double factor violet blue pallids?
Replies: 8
Views: 2433

Re: Double factor violet blue pallids?

She is quite striking! Thank you for taking the effort to photograph her!
by sottobosco
Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Double factor violet blue pallids?
Replies: 8
Views: 2433

Re: Double factor violet blue pallids?

Thank you so much! I will be interested to hear how your breeding results turn out!
by sottobosco
Sat Jun 22, 2013 7:49 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Double factor violet blue pallids?
Replies: 8
Views: 2433

Double factor violet blue pallids?

Is there a visible difference in a double factor verses a single factor blue violet pallid? How anyone produced a df knowingly? Many thanks in advance!
by sottobosco
Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Female without a tail!
Replies: 2
Views: 867

Re: Female without a tail!

Lol! Thanks Ring. I might just try her. She got out of the net when I was moving her and I grabbed the only thing I could.....I appreciate your reply.

Robert
by sottobosco
Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Female without a tail!
Replies: 2
Views: 867

Female without a tail!

Can a hen that just lost her tail(nevermind how!) be bred successfully?
Thanks for any advice anyone can offer.

Robert
by sottobosco
Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:58 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: One cock 4 hens...
Replies: 0
Views: 1190

Re: One cock 4 hens...

You should probably clip your hens wing to give your cock a slight advantage. It is not unusual for a hen to kill a cock who is slow to respond. After having two cocks killed I have a very healthy respect for irn hens and won't even consider putting a pair together without clipping the female. Good ...
by sottobosco
Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: IRN Prices in the USA
Replies: 6
Views: 4224

Re: IRN Prices in the USA

Where did you find cobalts in that price range? Please let me know even if you contact me privately.
by sottobosco
Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: what do i do
Replies: 8
Views: 1788

Re: what do i do

Thank you, Farzz1. I have ordered Deon Smith's book and am assuming that that will answer a lot of my questions once it arrives. I appreciate your response.

Robert
by sottobosco
Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: some advice needed on a pair.
Replies: 1
Views: 3952

Re: some advice needed on a pair.

My experience is that a pair will start laying as early as three weeks after eggs are removed, however, a change in location might slow that down but it is still early in the season.
by sottobosco
Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:40 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: what do i do
Replies: 8
Views: 1788

Re: what do i do

Would anyone be kind enough to explain what the dominant edged gene does to the appearance of the bird? Many thanks in advance.

Robert
by sottobosco
Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: unfertile eggs?
Replies: 6
Views: 1840

Re: unfertile eggs?

you might try clipping the cocks nails. If his nails are sharp and digging into the hens back she might not be able to stand still during the breeding. Good luck!
by sottobosco
Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Indigo? Turquoise? Violet Pallid with pics
Replies: 204
Views: 46618

Re: Indigo? Turquoise? Violet Pallid with pics

Dio mio! What a fantastic bird!
by sottobosco
Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:49 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: New book
Replies: 18
Views: 3880

Re: New book

Same here. I received an email yesterday saying the book was on its way.

Robert
by sottobosco
Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:59 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Double Factor Misty?Slaty
Replies: 2
Views: 1574

Re: Double Factor Misty?Slaty

I will work on it. Since I have just joined this weblist I believe there is a number of replies that I have to send in before I can post photos but I will try and work on it this weekend.

Robert
by sottobosco
Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi From Georgia
Replies: 1
Views: 831

Re: Hi From Georgia

Do a search on bluffing on this site and read up on that. With patience and time your bird will come around. Good luck.
by sottobosco
Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Double Factor Misty?Slaty
Replies: 2
Views: 1574

Re: Double Factor Misty?Slaty

Thank you for you for your reply, Molossus. I have just recently purchased a blue, cinnamon, misty hen and am looking forward to seeing what she produces.

Robert
by sottobosco
Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Double Factor Misty?Slaty
Replies: 2
Views: 1574

Double Factor Misty?Slaty

Is the color of a df misty bird any different than a single factor bird? Does anyone know? Thanks in advance.

Robert
by sottobosco
Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:28 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Greetings from Texas!
Replies: 2
Views: 1089

Greetings from Texas!

My name is Robert and I reside in the Houston area. I love genetics and have four sets of Indian ringneck parakeets. I came to this site looking for some answers and have found them plus much more.