zebba 'D' 43 Report post Posted January 6, 2014 Hi all, I have a pair of pied bc zebs that have 3 chicks, one of the chicks is below which means the male is split for lightback. My question is the other two chicks ae feather up I can see the one and it doesn't have any bc markings had anyone any ideas why this would be?? What do you think of him? Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmy 528 Report post Posted January 6, 2014 Another beauty Chris- you are getting some great chicks - looks like it's going to be a good year for you. Sorry I cant answer your question though. Emmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zebba 'D' 43 Report post Posted January 6, 2014 Hi emmy, Thank you for your comments. He does look slightly better in the flesh (feathers) Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shane Dwyer 2 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 could the white be covering the bc part chris? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zebba 'D' 43 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Hi shane, Not to sure mate, the parents aren't heavily pied just strips down there wings. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andyn 534 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Chris, Pieds do have a partial or all brake down of things like cheek patches (show standard says 50% removed) Is it possible that the pied markings are showing on the BC chick already I wonder. It could be back in the parent's line that markings were e.g. show standard and this has materialised now. Just a thought. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites