Elly

Single Factor would be used for Spangle, Violet gene etc...I would note 1 dark factor.

Yes she is a grey green but she can still be carrying dark factors, according to the off spring she would be carrying only 1 dark factor since you did have a sky blue and a light green in the clutch. If she was carrying 2 dark factors you would have only cobalts and dark greens no skys or light greens :rofl:.

Elly- the chart you posted is that just for my pairs? or does it work for any pair? It will work with any pair that is Green split to blue x Blue b = blue G = Green (dominant) each bird gets 2 genes from each parent b b (why are these 2 blue genes here? Are they the parent? ) the blue bird has 2 blue genes, the only way the blue can be visual is the bird carries 2 blue genes, if it had a green gene then it would be Green Split to Blue. G Gb Gb (is this the green parent? If it is then why is their blue here aswell?) The green bird has 2 genes they will be either 2 Greens (GG) or 1 Green and split to blue which is 1 gene (Gb), so if your Green is split to blue I was showing the chart to show how you can do the %'s, so the Green Bird will give 1 gene either it will be Green or Blue and the Blue bird can ONLY give a blue gene because that is all it has 2 blue genes. b bb bb (Im assuming this is the blue parent) bb is the blue off spring, the 2 b's on the top represent the blue parent's genes Gb = Green split to blue bb = blue

That is correct, I based mine on the assumation that the Greens were split to blue. :rofl:.

What were the results of all the chicks again? If she has 2 dark factors then all the chicks would be dark greens or cobalt (1 dark factor) because she would contribute 1 to each chick since she has 2 to give she will give 1 BUT if she is a dark green then she only has 1 dark factor and 0 dark factor so being paired with the sky blue who has no dark factors she can contribute either 1 or none giving the possiblity of dark greens, cobalts, skyblues, light greens. Hope that makes sense.

I have 2 pet pairs that I need help with. Can you correct me if I'm wrong please. Skyblue cock to Dark green opaline spangle hen. I will get 50% spangles and 50% normals. The cocks will be split opaline 50% dark greens and 50% light greens, how many of these will be split to blue? All greens will be split to blue Next pair is: Opaline yellowface type 1 skyblue hen paired to dark green cock. I will get 50% yellowface normals and 50% normals. Cocks will be split opaline Colours will be light and dark green, how many of these will be split to blue? All greens will be split to blue When you do the charting for the blue this is how it works b = blue G = Green (dominant) each bird gets 2 genes from each parent b b G Gb Gb b bb bb Gb = Green split to blue bb = blue

Yep that is HOT HOT HOT ...thank you. That is rare for us to get that hot in the summer for Ohio, that would be breaking records our average is around 85-90F.

I don't know C only F so if you can convert that would be cool

HUSBAND: When I get mad at you, you never fight back. How do you control your anger? WIFE: I clean the toilet.... HUSBAND: How does that help? WIFE: I use your toothbrush.

A man and woman had been married for more than 60 years. They had shared everything. They had talked about everything. They had kept no secrets from each other, except that the little old woman had a shoebox in the top of her closet that she had cautioned her husband never to open or ask her about. For all of these years, he had never thought about the box, but one day the little old woman got very sick and the doctor said she would not recover. In trying to sort out their affairs, the little old man took down the shoebox and took it to his wife's bedside. She agreed that it was time that he should know what was in the box. When he opened it, he found two crocheted dolls and a stack of money totaling $95,000. He asked her about the contents. "When we were to be married," she said, "my grandmother told me the secret of a happy marriage was to never argue. She told me that if I ever got angry with you, I should just keep quiet and crochet a doll." The little old man was so moved, he had to fight back tears. Only two precious dolls were in the box. She had only been angry with him two times in all those years of living and loving. He almost burst with happiness. "Honey," he said, "that explains the doll, but what about all of this money? Where did it come from?" "Oh," she said, "that's the money I made from selling the dolls."

Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish. Nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest. The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help, because I fall faster than you can run. I cannot buy anything bigger than a king- sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm. For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine or feline attendance is not required. The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough! To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on our front door: To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit & Like to Complain About Our Pets: 1. They live here. You don't. 2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'niture. 3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people. 4. To you, they are an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly. Remember: Dogs and cats are better than kids because they: 1. Eat less. 2. Don't ask for money all the time. 3. Are easier to train. 4. Normally come when called. 5. Never ask to drive the car. 6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends. 7. Don't smoke or drink. 8. Don't have to buy the latest fashions. 9. Don't want to wear your clothes. 10. Don't need a gazillion dollars for college, and... 11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children

My wife sat down on the couch next to me as I was flipping channels. She asked, 'What's on TV?' I said, 'Dust.' And then the fight started… ======================================================================= My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary. She said, 'I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 150 in about 3 seconds.' I bought her a scale. And then the fight started… ===================================================================== When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her someplace expensive... so, I took her to a gas station... And then the fight started.... ===================================================================== After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver's license to verify my age. I looked in my pockets and realized I had left my wallet at home. I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go home and come back later. The woman said, 'Unbutton your shirt'. So I opened my shirt revealing my curly silver hair. She said, 'That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me' and she processed my Social Security application. When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my experience at the Social Security office. She said, 'you should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten disability, too.' And then the fight started... =============================================================== My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion, and I kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at a nearby table. My wife asked, 'Do you know her?' 'Yes,' I sighed, 'She's my old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear she hasn't been sober since.' 'My God!' says my wife, 'who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?' And then the fight started... ============================================================ I rear-ended a car this morning. So, there we were alongside the road and slowly the other driver got out of his car. You know how sometimes you just get soooo stressed and little things just seem funny? Yeah, well I couldn't believe it... he was a DWARF!!! He stormed over to my car, looked up at me, and shouted, 'I AM NOT HAPPY!' So, I looked down at him and said, 'Well, then which one are you?' And then the fight started... _________________________

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxOd8U3MwzQ Why all kids should have pets.

There is a very, very tall coconut tree and there are 4 animals, a Lion , a Chimpanzee , a Giraffe , and a Squirrel , who pass by. They decide to compete to see who is the fastest to get a banana off the tree. Who do you guess will win? Your answer will reflect your personality. So think carefully - Try and answer within 30 seconds. Got your answer? Now scroll down to see the analysis. If your answer is: Lion = you're dull. Chimpanzee = you're a moron. Giraffe = you're a complete idiot. Squirrel = you're just hopelessly stupid. A COCONUT TREE DOESN'T HAVE BANANAS. Obviously you're stressed and overworked. You should take some time off and relax! Try again next year. _________________________

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parentage is best, maybe Karen knows the parentage tail is over cheek patches I believe

0 dark factor x 1 dark factor = 50% 1 dark factor & 50% 0 dark factors 1 = dark green or cobalt 0 = light green or sky blue

Do you have problems getting your mail, getting to the shops etc? Where I live no but some people that are more rural yes. Also does it ever effect your essential services like power and phone? For some yes but our electric wires are underground where I live and our phone was fine but my mom's did go out for the day but we usually don't have issues more rural places yes. My hubby just loves your shepherd, how old is it? He is one year old that is the estimated age, we adopted him on Dec 14 last year from a German Shephard rescue, he was an owner surrender at a high kill shelter and only weighed 58lb, they were going to put him to sleep the day he came in because they didn't have room in the shelter, a Pomerian rescue pulled him and they transported him up from Kentucky to New York to his rescue. He has a lot of weight to still put on right now he is about 75lbs. . The other dog looks a bit like a Kelpie, what sort is it? Cabela, is a minature pinscher, we adopted him from a rescue also 2 years ago, he lived in a puppymill for the first 5 years of his life he now has the best life in the world I believe or close too it he is a snug bug. Questions!quesions! I am glad to report it is now a comfortable 26 degrees here now, I thought I was going to melt...we are now due for temperatures in the mid 30's but the poor South Aussies are still in for hto weather over the 40's for the next week! I have only seen snow once and just adore your photo's! Thank you , I am glad it is cooling down for everyone over there.

black tails would make it is an grey green The parents? one was a Grey Green and another a Sky? With that parentage you can't have a olive that would requre 2 dark factors in the bird and with this parentage that is not possible, correct me if I have the parents wrong I am doing from memory. From the FAQ How can I tell the difference between an Olive (bird with 2 dark factors) vs a GreyGreen (a green series bird with the added factor grey)? Olives have dark blue/purple cheek patches and black-blue tails. Olive is a bird with 2 ark factors. Dark factors are inherited from the parents based on how many dark factors they are carrying. Grey-greens have silver grey patches and black tails. Grey-green is when a green bird inherits a grey gene from it's parents. In blue birds, a bird that gets a grey gene would be grey.

This one is a Cobalt Violet they are all either sky, cobalt or mauve and the violet is added factor so they have to be 1 of the blues, he reminds me of my Merlin so I am going to say Violet Cobalt.

Gorgeous birds :rofl:, congrats Karen.

If I remember, one of the parents was a grey green and the other a sky, you mentioned olive but that is not possible, dark green is but because of the way the green looks and the check patches being silvery it would be a green grey, a dark green is bright but medium colored. Not to say this chick doesn't carry any dark factors though :rofl: so he could be a grey dark green.

awe poory thing, that is what Merlin looked like recently and he was the same way, I keep him really warm that was the key to help him through it along with Kaz's advice of molting aide should help her out.

okay Sounds confusing, but i think i get it. Does anyone have a diagram or table that shows what may happen. Also if this info also includes Dominant Pieds and Recessive pieds, that would be great too. Thanks Dominant and Recessive Pieds are not sex-linked genes, so it works different.

I assume it is the chick in the middle can you get a close up please of the front and back, from this shot it looks like the belly has been plucked but I can't say that for sure. you have a mixed avairy? Having too's and budgies together is not really a good idea especially since budgies can be harassing and toos can do a lot of damage when annoyed (this is my opinion)