I have a Albino female set up with a cobalt blue male they are only a year or so old if that, but they do show some signs of bonding and breeding. My question is how do I tell if she is in condition? Her cere is glossy white and a little thick, but not brown and crusty like my other females. Is ther something to look for?

I like to hens to have a light brown or tan cere just before going to the chocolate brown. This, I have found to be best.

 

The hen should be very active and like to chew on things.

Is that the same with Albino because it is not brown or tan at all? My other green females are brown and crusty. I was told Albino and Lutino are diffrent.

 

I like to hens to have a light brown or tan cere just before going to the chocolate brown. This, I have found to be best.

 

The hen should be very active and like to chew on things.

Ino (albino and Lutino) hens are the same as all the other colours. It is only the males that are different, the male keep the baby smooth bright pink cere all their life rather than getting the grown up dark blue cere.

Sounds like you have a bit of a wait until she comes into breeding condition, Dave. It is good that she is bonding with her partner though.

 

 

Feathers.

Does this help Dave ?

Lacewing hen (albino)

 

Lacewing cock