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Re: Are Senegals Dimorphic?
Posted by Kathy's Klutches on 1/12/05

On 1/12/05, Michael L wrote:
> On 1/12/05, Kathy's Klutches wrote:
>
>> Now another "?". My friend has a male that is supposed to be a
>> proven breeder she was given, in a will, when a woman passed
>> away. He is missing some toes. I don't know how many. My friend
>> tells me that doesn't matter. She has lots of breeding
>> experience. I was told they can't get a good grip & the eggs
>> will be infertile. I don't want to hurt her feelings but....I
>> don't want to go through setting them up side by side, for who
>> knows how long, then putting them together to bond, then ending
>> up with all infertile eggs. I would like this to be a one time
>> deal. Get a proven male that has all his toes. What do you
>> think? Could he make fertile eggs?
>> Kathy
>
> Kathy,
> It really depends upon the bird. Missing toes are not usually a
> cause for concern. There are one legged birds that have been
> good breeders, especially if it's the male.
> You could put two birds together with all of their toes and still
> get infertile eggs. Just ask me!
>
> Michael L

Thanks Michael,
Your right...I have a number of those pairs myself :). I just had
heard not to get any males missing toes when I got into breeding.
It stuck with me as a rule when I was looking to buy a breeder. I
just wish I had more info on this bird. My gut feeling is to pass
on this one. I'm not in a hurry to set this one up. I'm sure I'll
run across another male sometime.
Kathy

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Are Senegals Dimorphic?, 1/11/05, by KarenH.
• Re: Are Senegals Dimorphic?, 1/11/05, by Michael L.
• Re: Are Senegals Dimorphic?, 1/11/05, by KarenH.
• Re: Are Senegals Dimorphic?, 1/11/05, by KarenH.
• Re: Are Senegals Dimorphic? , 1/12/05, by Michael L.
• Re: Are Senegals Dimorphic?, 1/12/05, by Robin P..
• Re: Are Senegals Dimorphic?, 1/12/05, by Kathy's Klutches.
• Re: Are Senegals Dimorphic?, 1/12/05, by Michael L.
• Re: Are Senegals Dimorphic?/RobinP, 1/12/05, by KarenH.
• Re: Are Senegals Dimorphic?, 1/12/05, by Kathy's Klutches.