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Since the Grey is the dominant gene and Violet is an added factor, the violet gene would most likely darken and dull the grey coloration. Do a google using picture of grey violet budgie and some will pop up, I did it some do look accurate.

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From the FAQ Section: 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 For the question about this chick: If the mom is a sky and the dad is a cobalt (violet is only visual on them) then that would mean that 50% would be 1 dark factor and 50% would be 0 dark factors (light green or sky). You also have the possibility of 50% single factor violets if the cock is a single factor violet or if the cock is a double factor violet all the chicks would carry the violet gene. What were the other chicks in the nest? The green on this bird looks like a dark green but it could be a green carrying the violet gene also making it look darker? Maybe RIPbudgie or Neville, will have more insight on the bird.

omg that is awesome Dave , great pics

Welcome to the forum, you have a beautiful assortment of "flock" members.

so true if you do a search, I know in another MB post about breeding crested I posted an article about breeding them.

that tuft is just too cute MB, thank you for sharing, and you are right the blue coloration is beautiful, congrats.

Oh my goodness, I can't believe we missed it thank you for making up the post JB . Happy birthday BBC!!!

Give them more time out together and keep the cages open so they can go in and out of each other's cage, how big is the cage you are wanting to house them in? Also are there are any toys that can cause territorial behavior such as bells, mirrors, reflective objects?

make sure you try and to to an avian vet not a regular vet as they don't know as much about bird then your avian who specializes in birds, with those things a trip is necessary, good luck and keep us updated.

What type of food would stick to his beak? Just asking to get a general idea? Doesn't look like food to me it looks respiratory with the staining above the nostril but I am not sure if respiratory always affects both sides or not.

gorgeous Kaz , thank you for sharing

Budgies do travel well but the safest way to transport is in a small cage with no perches, a towel on the bottom and a towel covering the cage. They don't tend to eat or drink during travel time and if it is no longer then 8 hours I wouldn't worry about it, you could if you wanted put in a wet leaf of green leaf lettuce or kale for water if they need it.

I remember Bea was doing clicker training , this is awesome keep us updated on your progress.

Very interesting, I never thought Opaline, I always though if they didn't have the reverse on the head and the V that an opaline displays then it is not an opaline they need to have those characteristics.

RIPbudgies is so correct about surfing. On here I have never heard it called that unless someone read it and brought the information here. It is not a term that is loosely used "recessive" pied is the correct terminology for this mutation.

let is know what happens

so cute

Gorgeous and very impressive spangle markings too

Merlin coes too I believe it is meant for only the specialist of all people, he won't do it for anyone else. Can you get it on video and download and we can let you know if it is a normal budgie sound.

Welcome, I am sure you will get lead in the right direction on the site , we have a lot of wonderful members on the site that breed responsibly

I noticed that the term Harlequin is used for animals that have blotchy spots example: the black and white Harlequin Great Dane...I think it may have orginated somewhere along those lines here in the U.S.

Merry Christmas, very nice pictures they are looking good. Your journal is so long and informative you should be proud.

Oh Zebra, you are always welcome here budgie or no budgie ...we have missed you and Benny is OMG just handsome, so glad you dropped in. You did what you felt was best for your family and no one can judge you for doing that , we know you here at BBC and I personally know you didn't make your decision lightly. Merry Christmas and have a fun 1st Christmas with Benny. What a HAM!!!

The Recessive Pied Budgie: This variation is also called the Harlequin Budgie or the Danish Pied Budgie