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When I first saw this baby, I originally thought like Rainbow that it is the opaline genes that's creating that effect. but then I thought somemore... and had a look at the pics again... comparing to Blossom or Mystery, their tails are solid back, where as the little baby's isn't! Wouldn't that suggest more than Opaline? unless of course this baby is dom pied as well. And also I am with hurdybirdy... I would have imagine that the dad is a yellowface rather than a greygreen simply because I have never seen such a pastelly pale yellow on an actual green series bird, even with a dilute genes, I wouldn't think that it was that pale that's all. I'm wondering if it was an adopted egg? And also for it to be a spangle at all, there need to be at least one spangle parents, and in this case if the egg/baby is custard and pudding's, then I can't imagine it being a spangle as there's no gene to pass down from. Just thinking back to another post, could this baby be a brownwing?? just a thought that came to me.. probably very unlikely though.. hehe

oh and just take a look at that innocent 'who me?' look in the last picture.. so cute. :rip:

the boy is a double factor spangle. The girl could be dilute as you said. :rip:

they are great Nathan!! Gorgeous. I especially love the first one of Neptune.

welcome to the forum. I hope you get all the info you seek!

yeah I know.. She is such a good mommy to them both... I just can't believe that this has happened! it is definitely not fair.

Oh no........... Oh Elly, I'm so so so sad to read this. :P I am terribly shock that this has happened. He was way too young to go.... little Pretty. hugsand prayers to you and your family.

awww, I'm so sorry to hear all the troubles you had to go through with your flock... Good to have you back on the forum though, and here's hoping all good things for you and your flock from now on.

with the chooks question... yes provided that a very good hygene are kept for the chooks (and budgies since chicken hens aren't known for tidiness and non messiness) and a perch for the them to roost at night rather than sleeping on the ground, it is okay to keep them in the aviary, and also I guess anyone would know is that they should be enough space for number of chooks in there without overcrowding them.

Awww that poor little darling... He does look so sad and yet so very itchy at the same time.... he'll be back with his mate in no time at all...

awww cutie pie.. :hap: I agree with the mutation and colour.

He is gorgeous!!

OMG!! Sooooo CUTE!!! :hap: I wanna cuddle them!!

picture number 5 is sooooo cute!! Love those big eyes!!

awww Chucky looks so pooped from all the playing.. though doesn't look very impress with the croc!! (Laughing out loud).. so cute.

yeah definitely male to me.

awww shucks Bea, I'm sorry I haven't read most of the rest of the topic. sorry to hear that Blinkie had to go through the injection. sounds like he's getting so much better already. Hugs to little Ozzie, I'm sure he'll be packing on the weight in no time again.... You're doing a great job with little Ozzie and Blinkie..... {{{hugs}}}

sounds like you've got yourself a great little gal there. and she sounds like the perfect little fid for you.

She's so adorable!!

Ahahahaha, that Stubby is too funny... sure finds himself irresistable in that mirror!! (Laughing out loud)

awwww they both look so very soft and cuddly!! Glad to hear that little Phoebe isn't badly hurt. and that Samson is sure super cute!!

what cutie pies!!! I'd say it's a Goldenface too.

along the same line as calcium for reptile, there are a lot of calcium supplement for cats and dogs that are great for birds as well. look in the cats and dogs section of your local petstore or pet supplies. good luck with your babies.

Awwww Monty is simply gorgeous!! He reminds me of my little Tango... he's not all there either, but boy does he love to sing his little heart out... the only budgies I have that will sing while sitting on my fingers. here's a quick vid of my little Tang