What is called Mutation and how to do it on a pair or budgerigar?

[mobileman]

hi experts,

well, i would like to knw abt Mutation, and also, how can i try this on a pair of Budgerigar???

be kind to guide.

thanking you
mobileman

[catschair]

Hmmm... think this may be a mis-translation. A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of a gene. They are often spontaneous, but can sometimes be induced by other means. What are you trying to do?

[mobileman]

hi catschair,
thanking you for your interest on my doubt. well,, someone told me that, the MUTATION means, while breading we can define the color of the babies. is it called Mutation, i hope,

well, hope u have got what i am searching to know.

waiting
mobileman

[catschair]

By selective breeding you can increase the chance that a certain mutation will be passed on. Thus if a mutation occurs naturally, you would pair that animal and keep breeding the offspring who express that trait. However, it is not quite that simple. Since we don't really understand all of the details of the genome that can lead to trouble, caution is in order. An experienced breeder can give you more information, but it is easy to increase undesirable traits with the good ones (remember all the hemophiliacs in the royal families of Europe?). Good luck!

[mobileman]

hi catschair,
thanking you for the response.
still, if someone can give more info, welcomed