Interesting mutation

My Indian Ringneck have been producing a lot of the Creamino mutation. One hen that I held onto for a couple of years darkened in colour and produced a clear tail and clear wing.

I don't if this classified her as a "Clear tail" mutation but it was interesting none the less. Unfortunately she had to be moved on as I had no space for as she was related to all my males.

Malting

Malting I have noticed only generally affect some species of bird and not others. It only takes a noticeable affect on my Indian Ringneck Parrot and Gouldian Finches with some individual being affected more than others. Some bird look terrible for a few weeks until their new feathers come in and they look like a new bird.

This years malt has allowed me to see for the first time on my young male Indian Ringneck "Tommy" how long it takes for the ring to develop around the neck of a male. It has been two years for "Tommy" which has always been assumed knowledge for  myself but this is the first time I have seen it for myself.