birdman 28 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 heres a some photos of my blackbreasted chick that's just fledged today from a nest of 5 what do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casamber 60 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 Very nice! I love BB Kerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdman 28 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 thanks Kerry ill try and get some better picks of my birds next time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 thanks for posting the photos Richard I have two BB (cocks) and --- one BB hen which I have paired up with OB Not sure if OB is dominant over BB so no idea what to expect. One egg laid so far. Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdman 28 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 hi Emmy both mutations are recessive as you will already no so all chicks will be split for both I believe you should see some signs of both mutation on the chicks ie tail feathers and on flanks hope it all go ok for you keep me informed please thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 I'll let you know what happens, never know what may turn up Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdman 28 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 yes do let me no and fingers cross for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdman 28 Report post Posted May 19, 2013 my 5 bb chicks all tucked up for bed should be ready to leave parents next week? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted May 19, 2013 They look so comfy tucked up there looks like that you have tucked them up yourself isnt it great how they manage to get themselves into that position. Lovely chicks Richard thanks for sharing the photo Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdman 28 Report post Posted May 19, 2013 yes it is all snuggled up mum and dad have to sit on perch for now lol Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites