You don't have to be totally switched on with genetics to be able to predict the outcome of a particular pairing of birds. To improve your flock all you need is a basic knowledge and a little insight and once you have read this article a few times you will find it comes to hand pretty quickly!
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Currently, there are ten mutations in addition to the Normal (Grey) cockatiel, Sex-Linked mutations are: Cinnamon, Pearl, Lutino and Yellowface. Recessive Mutations are: Pied, Silver, Fallow and Whiteface. In addition to the above is a Dominant Silver and the Pastel, which is dominant when breed to the Whiteface and recessive when breed to any other mutation.
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