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Re: Orange weaver picture

Posted by Kitty.J on 6/14/05
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    On 6/12/05, Stacy wrote:
    > Oh... So true. I have an albino cockatiel and a couple partial-
    > white finches. Thay are currently turning PINK because of the
    > coloured pellet diet I feed them mixed with the seeds.
    >
    > On 6/12/05, Michael L wrote:
    >> On 6/12/05, Kitty.J wrote:
    >>> Whoops, sorry I forgot the picture, i guess it jsut flew
    >>> over my head :)
    >>
    >> Nice picture, Kitty.
    >> The reason many captive birds do not achieve the colors of
    >> birds found in nature may have to do with diet and environment.
    >> In it's natural state, a bird has the ability to pick and
    >> choose foods that maintain his health and, in this case, his
    >> colors.
    >> In captivity, birds are at the mercy of what their keepers
    >> provide. And some dietary needs are difficult, if not
    >> impossible, to duplicate as the bird who has a variety and free
    >> choice of food. Also, lighting plays a role in color
    >> deveopment.
    >>
    >> Michael L

    Thanks Michael, i cannot wait see my weaver fluff up so big, lol.
    I also want him to be red not orange, natural colors are what i am
    into. I also heard that orangew eavers can become yellow, how is
    that possible?