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Linnie Mutation...?

SummerWint

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Hi

I bought 4 linnies about 5 weeks ago when they were only 5-7 days old - turns out they are all turquoise. There is just one baby that has white feathers on his face. He got shorter body and wings than his siblings. He wobbles but moves around well, but he can't fly like his siblings.

Any recommendation on how to make him stronger? Plus, I've seen cobalt with white feathers on the face but never a turquoise. He is gonna be okay, right?
 

expressmailtome

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It sounds more as if he has a health issue than something related to his specific mutation, but I do not have much experience with linnies. @jmfleish may know if there are health issues with this mutation.
 

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I'm not up to date on the mutations since there are so many. I would say if he doesn't continue to flourish you consider taking him to a vet to have him checked out. If they are all sharing the same cage, you may want to separate him a couple of times a day just to make sure that he is eating properly.
 
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