finchdude 9 Report post Posted January 15, 2013 Hi Guys heres a pic of a Lightback Eumo Hen that I bred this year! Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolk flyer 208 Report post Posted January 15, 2013 Mark, I like this as well, something about eumos that I like, that's why I said i'd like to see them in the flesh. You've done well, how many have you bred ? Trevor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finchdude 9 Report post Posted January 15, 2013 Hi Trevor I spent some time last year with 2 pairs of splits and she was ironically the most unlikely eumo that I could have bred (Lightback Eumo) I was expecting Greys. I have a few around me now Trevor, enough to pair up in the next few weeks and hopefully increase my numbers. They are one of the best looking zebras ive ever owned!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare L 175 Report post Posted January 16, 2013 All I've heard about eumos is that they cannot fly properly, hard to breed, ect. This seems to be an exception to the rule with your finches. And must be excellent for you. Keep up the good work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finchdude 9 Report post Posted January 16, 2013 Hi Clare, Yes the flying is an issue, however I have found this Lightback hen flys better than any of the other birds, I will always be looking to improve their quality and im not saying I will make them fly better but with careful pairing you never know, the charcoal zebra is identical in many respects but doesn't have trouble flying ! And as for Hard to breed I doubt that is the case, They are a challenge and a rewarding one if you ask me, Stunning birds could look at them all day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare L 175 Report post Posted January 17, 2013 By the sounds of things your'e doing a great job, With your eumos, good luck with them for the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted January 18, 2013 Just out of curiosity... What is the difference between a eumo and a charcoal? There is very limited info on the interenet about either of them. Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finchdude 9 Report post Posted January 18, 2013 Hi Kerry, There is very little difference between the 2 birds, The Charcoal is only found in Australia where as the Eumo is the European version if you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted January 18, 2013 But is there any difference to the genetic heritage to make them different mutations? Like the difference between the florida fancy and the isabel. One is dominant and the other is recessive so even though they look the same we know they are different mutations. Is it similar with the eumo and the charcoal? Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finchdude 9 Report post Posted January 18, 2013 From my understanding (limited on the Charcoal) both of them are recessive mutations. I would love like many to get my hands on one but I don't think that will happen! Awesome mutations of the zebra finch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted January 18, 2013 Its a shame we cant just ship some over here. They are such beautiful birds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finchdude 9 Report post Posted January 18, 2013 Yeah but the Eumo more than makes up for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexx 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2013 Very beautiful bird!! Congratulations !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finchdude 9 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 Many Thanks Alexx I admired the pics that you posted of your Eumos last year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexx 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 You're Welcome ! I' ll post new pics soon. Since last year I am looking for good gray to make split eumo. I hope many births in spring...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finchdude 9 Report post Posted January 25, 2013 Hope all goes well alex, I am also hoping for many young this year! fingers crossed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
