coyspurs 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Hi all Is this my first black cheek? If so presumably it is a cock because it has the cheeks? So what is the equivalent of a black cheek hen or is there no such line? Thanks All Mike http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad204/mcork/P1010436.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Hi Mike The mentioned zebra in your picture is a cock bird, The hen BC has black cheeks also but a lot paler than that of the male, mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1e 67 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Mike here is a link to BC cock bird at the top of page hen bird at the bottom page, http://www.efinch.com/species/bczeb.htm mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulm 119 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Hi Mike Nice coloured bird you have bred there with well defined cheeks congratz. Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolk flyer 208 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Mike, What are the parents ? Good coloured youngster, well done. Trevor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skm 5 Report post Posted August 2, 2012 This will turn out to be cock. The black cheek hen also has black cheeks but lacks breast bars and flanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coyspurs 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2012 Hi lads thanks for all your replys most helpful.Sorry I have not replied earlier but my body decided it needed 10 days in hospital I can't really take credit for it happening as all the birds in the aviary are free to pair how they wish! So Trevor not sure of parentage, thanks for the link Mark **** of a lot of learning to do about these little birds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
