I asked this once before and didn't get a reply. I have a 3 month old Timneh 
and his chest, belly and legs are covered in bright red feathers(probably 
20-25). Does anyone know if these freckles are likely to disappear with age 

his first molt? I'm hoping not, but I haven't seen anything in any books or 
magazines. His dad had a stray red one on his chest, but his mum didn't have 
any. Does anyone know about this?
Wendy Evenden Loney
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FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 225 PARROTS       Ref: D22N0635 Date: 02/02/96
From: JAN HICKEY                                            Time: 07:10pm
\/To: KLONEY                                              (Read 6 times)
Subj: R: Re: Merlin's Freckles

Wendy:
 
congratulations on your baby! The red feathers are not a problem! They may
or may not disappear with his first molt...depends on his breeding line.
If cock has a red feather, they may stay!
TAGs (timneh african greys) and CAGs (congo african greys> both use the
designation *king* for birds with the red feathers.  Birds that retain
their red markings are generally more valuable/costly because of their
unusual colors. I have one pair that consistently throws males with red
markings. After the first molt, the true red feather disappear and all the
feathers on the birds back end have a reddish wash to them. If I ever find
a hen with red markings I am going to scoop her up. I would love to be
able to breed consistent *kings*.
 
Also, seems we are neighbors! I live in Town of Vernon. Drop me mail any
time you have questions. I have 3 pr of CAGs,3 pr of Cherryhead conures
plus a 'too, a pr of blue front amazons, a CAG pet and a Cherryhead pet.
 
Jan (and the birds)
hickeyjd@execpc.com
 
Wendy said.....
K >I asked this once before and didn't get a reply. I have a 3 month old Ti
K >and his chest, belly and legs are covered in bright red feathers(probabl
K >20-25). Does anyone know if these freckles are likely to disappear with 
K >his first molt? I'm hoping not, but I haven't seen anything in any books
K >magazines. His dad had a stray red one on his chest, but his mum didn't 
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FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 225 PARROTS       Ref: D1X00006 Date: 01/27/96
From: DENNIS LAFONTAINE                                     Time: 09:08pm
\/To: KATHY JOHNSON                                       (Read 6 times)
Subj: Oops!

KJ> I always avoid new releases until I've heard GOOD reviews about them. We
KJ> got Win95 for Christmas--we took it back, and will wait for Win96, the
KJ> one with all the bug-fixes. 
Y want a good review? I'll send ya one....
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