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I keep and breed a small number of Australian grass parakeets. This blog provides information and pictures of my birds and a log of their breeding activities. It is also a photo blog of landscapes and wildlife. My dog Buster may also make an appearance. For Nest Box Live - click the link above or visit my website!

Sunday, 18 September 2011

Coming-out

I've done the same as last year; sold my young only to find out that the birds I've bought for next year are the wrong sex.  Looks like the new hens are moulting out to be cocks.

The yellow 'hen', now showing red feathers on shoulders and increase blue on face. Definite cock. I was convinced it was hen!

The opaline 'hen' was always a gamble. However looking more a male...still not sure! Hope its a hen.

My own bred cinnamon. He had red on his wings from the start, guaranteed male.  Now very scruffy and getting lots of red on chest.
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  1. neversink718 September 2011 at 18:24

    i've had hens occasionally with a tiny red feather at the wing bar...hope your hens stays a hen :(

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