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by Molossus2
Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:17 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Confused!
Replies: 13
Views: 2587

Re: Confused!

It kinda gets to you after a bit. After that there's no hope ... It's addictive. I need rehab. My wife would kill me if she knew what I hide in my closet because of my addiction. :mrgreen:
by Molossus2
Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:13 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: My website
Replies: 8
Views: 2133

Re: My website

Dhani green is a curiosity to say the least. I saw this at Babu Chawhans home and I bought the bird. Babu says that's it's dominant in it's inheritance. It looks like a Khaki but i can only confirm this when the bird arrives home.I am told that the blue mutation looks a steel grey. I want to breed d...
by Molossus2
Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:12 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Bad beak condition
Replies: 5
Views: 1563

Re: Bad beak condition

Can you post a pic to assess the overall health of the bird?
by Molossus2
Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:09 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Late dead in shell.
Replies: 17
Views: 3815

Re: Late dead in shell.

Increasing humidity will help only if levels are low. What are the neighbors experiencing here? What are the levels recorded? I don't think its a bacterial or health related issue as all of these chicks completed their development cycle.
Go back to my advice on helping the chick hatch if this recurs.
by Molossus2
Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:13 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Late dead in shell.
Replies: 17
Views: 3815

Re: Late dead in shell.

Take your eggshells to an experienced breeder and ask for them to also check if the shell isn't too hard or thick. Eliminate calcium supplementing for a few months. Also help the chick if too much time lapses from pipping. You will notice the rate and develop a feel for this over time. Here again yo...
by Molossus2
Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:31 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Confused!
Replies: 13
Views: 2587

Re: Confused!

Sherjil hi,
Yes you will produce random color types as the parentage possess variants in their lineage. Do a trial
By holding a batch of offspring from hour pair and see for yourself. This is my own opinion though.
Regards,
by Molossus2
Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Confused!
Replies: 13
Views: 2587

Re: Confused!

Sherjil it is as you laid it out ABC darkest to lights. Let me know if you observe differently. Par blue occurs in two known types ie turq and aqua. Blues are known in three known types ie blue cobalt and violet. We now know of a fourth blue called the oz cobalt. If you like the turq then try to get...
by Molossus2
Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:39 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: My website
Replies: 8
Views: 2133

Re: My website

I have imported a few more dominant pied irns and will update pics page next week.
These colors are stunning and in my opinion the best thing to happen to irns.
by Molossus2
Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Confused!
Replies: 13
Views: 2587

Re: Confused!

Damn right. You should see pics of these birds. Only breeders of these birds can be certain of their mutation.
by Molossus2
Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:08 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: My website
Replies: 8
Views: 2133

Re: My website

Lorenjo,
Thanks for the feedback . I can't wait for the next breeding season in august.
Regards,
by Molossus2
Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:05 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Confused!
Replies: 13
Views: 2587

Re: Confused!

As far as the experts go there are two known par blue types...viz the turquoise and the aqua. The variant in shades of normal blue causes the turq to express itself in more ways than one. This has now given rise to naming of variants in the turquoise mutation. Johan there will be more confusion once...
by Molossus2
Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: grey x greygreen
Replies: 3
Views: 1069

Re: grey x greygreen

It's because the cock is split ino. His parents passed this on to him.
by Molossus2
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:29 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: grey x greygreen
Replies: 3
Views: 1069

Re: grey x greygreen

If the greygreens hen is / blue then it's possible to breed albinos and lutinos. And now for the looooooong wait. :mrgreen:
by Molossus2
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:25 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: pairing outcome help please
Replies: 4
Views: 1161

Re: pairing outcome help please

Blovekhi,
Let's assume the green hen is not carrying the blue gene. Your first pairing will result in 50% green/blue cocks and hens and 50% greygreens/blue cocks and hens.
The second pairing will result in all grey green/ blue offspring.
by Molossus2
Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Is this a deep blue aqua ?
Replies: 10
Views: 3257

Re: Is this a deep blue aqua ?

Sherjil,
Please scroll back to a topic .... How to achieve the color purple...this will be found if you scroll down a bit. I gave a website address that shows pics on these mutations for comparison. This should be of interest.
Regards,
by Molossus2
Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: My website
Replies: 1
Views: 1989

My website

Hello Alex lovers.
My website is now up an running. You may access my site on www.alexandrinemutations.co.za
Please let me have your comments
Regards
by Molossus2
Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:39 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: My website
Replies: 8
Views: 2133

My website

Hello everyone,
My website is up.if you are interested you may access my site on www.alexandrinemutations.co.za
Please let me have your comments.
Regards
by Molossus2
Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:26 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: double factor violet blue hen
Replies: 7
Views: 2335

Re: double factor violet blue hen

Comes with age. :mrgreen:
by Molossus2
Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:23 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: cock sleep in nestbox..
Replies: 6
Views: 1979

Re: cock sleep in nestbox..

Observe the birds closely. Is the hen chasing the cock into the box? Is the cock not surgically sexed if not sex it ASAP. Once this is confirmed make sure the birds are both mature and in a breeding age. Very Young cocks are often fearful of hens.A vet can help here.
by Molossus2
Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: loyality
Replies: 2
Views: 1910

Re: loyality

I find that Alex bond a lot better and are a lot less aggressive than irns. A well cared for Alex compares favorably against the larger parrots.
by Molossus2
Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:39 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Red or Black Ringneck
Replies: 12
Views: 5144

Re: Red or Black Ringneck

I recommend a violet green hen. Best to steer away from blue factor. Since you will pair the visual Dom pied to a sex linked opaline hen . You will need to pair brother to sister offspring as you will need to ultimately breed this red factor into opalines to enhance this color. If you really do have...
by Molossus2
Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:12 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Red or Black Ringneck
Replies: 12
Views: 5144

Re: Red or Black Ringneck

Then you must pair this cock to an opaline hen. Of you can get an opaline/pied hen better still. Bear in mind that red will only show on yellow and the various green mutations. You will need to breed an opaline pied with red markings. The opaline factor will magnify the red and You could be on your ...
by Molossus2
Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Is this a deep blue aqua ?
Replies: 10
Views: 3257

Re: Is this a deep blue aqua ?

It's a deep blue which is a name coined in Ozzie land. This is another form of dark factor blue which is also dominant in inheritance . It could be an aqua but pics are not easy to confirm. The bird is worth working on it's own....ie if you enjoy breeding darker colored birds as i do. I suggest you ...
by Molossus2
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: double factor violet blue hen
Replies: 7
Views: 2335

Re: double factor violet blue hen

If you can ,,,, get a violet rainbow cock. Breeding dbl factor violet rainbows is not common.
by Molossus2
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Red or Black Ringneck
Replies: 12
Views: 5144

Re: Red or Black Ringneck

You need to debate on the following recessive or dominant or sex linked. Then debate cocks or hens...eg opaline cocks will produce visuals at first mating whilst hens won't.what do you aspire to breed as the ultimate irn. Mine is the dbl factor violet mauve Dom pied in dbl factor.
by Molossus2
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:28 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Violet - Greygreen
Replies: 4
Views: 1573

Re: Violet - Greygreen

Tell your friend it's not a good pairing. You will get 50% greygreens of which a portion will mask green violet. To determine which carry the gene you will have to test mate all greygreens offspring.that's a big task. Better to even use a normal green hen . Iif you can preferably get an olive green/...
by Molossus2
Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: my bird wanting me to mouth to mouth feed him?
Replies: 2
Views: 696

Re: my bird wanting me to mouth to mouth feed him?

It's not hygienic. For the bird. Wean him off now.
by Molossus2
Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Female laying eggs but wants to eat males!
Replies: 2
Views: 958

Re: Female laying eggs but wants to eat males!

You need to also be more vigilant in your observations. Some hens are male killers and it is important you ensure the safety of your birds. In any case if she continues to chase the cock there is little to no chance of eggfertilisation. If she stops and
Settles down you may get lucky.
by Molossus2
Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:11 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: which mutations?
Replies: 2
Views: 1282

Re: which mutations?

Because even the normal green irn possess a range of colors( which enhance it's potential for as much a range in mutations) it is not a good practice to determine the specific mutation by analysis of a minor part of it's anatomy. Post a full pic for a safer guess. Yes green irns can even have violet...
by Molossus2
Wed Feb 01, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: a few questions
Replies: 9
Views: 2334

Re: a few questions

Gives meaning to the saying "an eye er a nail for a nail"
by Molossus2
Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: Any Alexandrine mutation collectors out there?
Replies: 14
Views: 9105

Re: Any Alexandrine mutation collectors out there?

When I come over to visit mutation breeders there I will call. Feel free to visit anytime.
by Molossus2
Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:10 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: confused at pairing results
Replies: 9
Views: 2410

Re: confused at pairing results

Just to add to what Johan is describing in dbl ftr turq often the degree of green is so dominant you may confuse this for a normal green. The tinge of blue is often overlooked and the bird proves it's factor through test mating. The variability of green and blue in blue turqs is a cause of much deba...
by Molossus2
Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Breeding age
Replies: 3
Views: 1468

Re: Breeding age

Yes. A two yr o cock will breed. They develop the neck ring about 4 to 6moths later. Hens mature earlier and have been known to breed at 1 yr . Not a good idea as the birds still young at 1yr.
by Molossus2
Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:45 am
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: Breeders of Alex mutations in the US
Replies: 6
Views: 3217

Re: Breeders of Alex mutations in the US

Try to look up Roger Bringas. I chatted to him recently and he may be able to help.
by Molossus2
Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: please help me with this color..
Replies: 2
Views: 1129

Re: please help me with this color..

The clear head fall is recessive in it's inheritance. It's eye is a dark wine red and lacks the white iris.the cock will develop a clear head at maturity. Lacewings show color at outset and have albino pink eyes.
by Molossus2
Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:36 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: skyblue hen paired with lutino cock?
Replies: 4
Views: 1677

Re: skyblue hen paired with lutino cock?

Blue cinnamon
by Molossus2
Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: confused at pairing results
Replies: 9
Views: 2410

Re: confused at pairing results

Don't really use gencalc but I know that you can expect 50/50 blue and turq.
by Molossus2
Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: What would be the RESULT
Replies: 1
Views: 817

Re: What would be the RESULT

You can expect violets and dbl factor violets in normal & /clear tail & clear tail.
The dbl factor violet clear tail is a stunning bird.
by Molossus2
Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: Alexandrine Parrot
Topic: Any Alexandrine mutation collectors out there?
Replies: 14
Views: 9105

Re: Any Alexandrine mutation collectors out there?

Hello Myrka,
Yes I do breed with them. The last season I bred an aqua out of a green/aqua and an albino & a dark green. The rest of my pairs come into maturity in the new season. I am in Durban South Africa.
Now it's your turn.ie do you breed with alexs and where are you located?
by Molossus2
Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: IRN Breeders
Topic: Do ringnecks eat their offsprings?
Replies: 1
Views: 1585

Re: Do ringnecks eat their offsprings?

Possible canabilism occurs with newly hatched young. Once the habit develops it's hard to eradicate.
by Molossus2
Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: different mutation terminology & how to achieve purple?
Replies: 35
Views: 24999

Re: different mutation terminology & how to achieve purple?

Kiki,Johan, the site you need is www.fabulous parrots.com
You will find pics of the oz cobalt In single and dbl factor against violet and cobalt for comparison.
This opens a lot of combination possibilities.
Regards,
by Molossus2
Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Taming troubles.
Replies: 6
Views: 1279

Re: Taming troubles.

The line in immature plumage birds do not mean they are cocks. Often hens have this neckline too. Hens will display to demonstrate affection or dominance.
by Molossus2
Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:32 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: different mutation terminology & how to achieve purple?
Replies: 35
Views: 24999

Re: different mutation terminology & how to achieve purple?

I will checkout a site where You can see all three dark factor birds ie cobalt,oz cobalt and violet.
Regards.
by Molossus2
Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Weird behavior.. I'm worried
Replies: 2
Views: 694

Re: Weird behavior.. I'm worried

It could be molting season where you are. Here in south Africa it's that time. Feathers falling and birds looking a little scruffy.
by Molossus2
Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: opinions on breeding mutations
Replies: 1
Views: 864

Re: opinions on breeding mutations

Mutation breeding can benefit preservation of our natural species. Mutations that occur in the wild are handicapped to survive and mostly succumb to predation. Mans intervention in capturing and preserving these have assisted in taking away focus in continued trapping of birds to a degree. The combi...
by Molossus2
Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: Is this right?
Replies: 3
Views: 964

Re: Is this right?

Yes.
by Molossus2
Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: White Indian ringneck
Replies: 3
Views: 2867

Re: White Indian ringneck

The albino is. An established mutation with a wide gene pool thus the birds are relatively strong. Aside from sunburn repeated albino to albino or red eyed to red eyed birds will result in eye/vision problems.
by Molossus2
Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:46 am
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: different mutation terminology & how to achieve purple?
Replies: 35
Views: 24999

Re: different mutation terminology & how to achieve purple?

Hi Johan, The deep blue is another dark factor blue aka the oz cobalt. When paired together the resulting dbl factor is a darker than cobalt(not violet or mauve). I suspect this mutation has occurred here in South Africa but is lost among the rest of the known cobalt mutation. The combination of dbl...
by Molossus2
Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:28 pm
Forum: Mutations/Genetics
Topic: different mutation terminology & how to achieve purple?
Replies: 35
Views: 24999

Re: different mutation terminology & how to achieve purple?

Kimi, I am also trying to Breed the deepest purple bird and introduce this color depth into selected mutations. I suggest you try to get : violet cobalt to breed dbl factor violet cobalts Dbl factor deep blues paired to the above with the aim of breeding a dbl factor violet deep blue(dbl factor)coba...
by Molossus2
Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:00 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: losing feathers!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 729

Re: losing feathers!!!

Where are you located?
It could be molting season. Here in South Africa this is that time of the year for our birds.
Regards,