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Old 02-17-2008, 05:48 AM
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Talking got a question may be a stupid one lol

pebbles is 1 month old and very dark grey almost black in color (i have very good pics just need to download them). my question is how much does their coloring change after they molt for the first time?
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Old 02-17-2008, 06:48 AM
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The biggest change is head color in males. Boys will get a bright yellow head in the normals. I have had my birds get a little lighter, but not much. Yours should retain the nice dark grey color!

Like I said to another new tiel owner, the only stupid question is the one that is not asked.
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