Pictures Quaker roll call!

[Emma&pico]

Blue Quaker!!!!! We just had a little blue babe join our flock and I love him to pieces. But I’ve heard some folks say that blue varieties are more prone to health problems (can’t find much support for that online though). Can I ask what your experience has been?

Congratulations on your new baby

 

[Mizzely]

Blue Quaker!!!!! We just had a little blue babe join our flock and I love him to pieces. But I’ve heard some folks say that blue varieties are more prone to health problems (can’t find much support for that online though). Can I ask what your experience has been?

He's 12 years old now but doesn't live with me anymore. Haven't had health issues with him though!

 

[Pixiebeak]

Blue Quaker!!!!! We just had a little blue babe join our flock and I love him to pieces. But I’ve heard some folks say that blue varieties are more prone to health problems (can’t find much support for that online though). Can I ask what your experience has been?

A long time ago , thst msy have held true when the mutation first appeared.

But I don't think that's the case at all now. I've not experienced it , or heard of other speak about issues with blues.

Only problem would be if an unethical breeding between siblings or related birds.

The only thing I've found to hold true , is the color blue quakers tend to be slightly smaller. I've found thst to be true with both of mine. But just a smidge smaller. In general overall the whole species as well as other species seem to be getting smaller compared to 25 years ago

 

[Mizzely]

A long time ago , thst msy have held true when the mutation first appeared.

But I don't think that's the case at all now. I've not experienced it , or heard of other speak about issues with blues.

Only problem would be if an unethical breeding between siblings or related birds.

The only thing I've found to hold true , is the color blue quakers tend to be slightly smaller. I've found thst to be true with both of mine. But just a smidge smaller. In general overall the whole species as well as other species seem to be getting smaller compared to 25 years ago

I agree. Jingo averages about 90 grams

 

[TwoGreenFids]

A long time ago , thst msy have held true when the mutation first appeared.

But I don't think that's the case at all now. I've not experienced it , or heard of other speak about issues with blues.

Only problem would be if an unethical breeding between siblings or related birds.

The only thing I've found to hold true , is the color blue quakers tend to be slightly smaller. I've found thst to be true with both of mine. But just a smidge smaller. In general overall the whole species as well as other species seem to be getting smaller compared to 25 years ago

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I had not gone out of my way to find a little blue, it just so happened that this seemingly perfect floof appeared that fit all of the needs of our family flock and he happened to be blue! So I hadn’t even looked up anything about blues since it hadn’t been on my radar. Thank you so much for sharing

 

[WingManZ]

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Noodles checking in

Oh my goodness. That's love and trust right there!

 

[Persephone]

Adding my little lad Sherlock to the roll call! He’s now 11 years old and as mischievous as the day I got him!

 

[Cosmobird]

Cosmo here!