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by adamjc723
Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Pallid blue cock x pallid greygreen hen
Replies: 2
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Pallid blue cock x pallid greygreen hen

I just bought a young pair; Pallid blue cock x pallid greygreen (possibly split blue) hen. I cannot figure out the genetic calculator for greygreen... wondering if anyone can help? Is this a good pairing?
by adamjc723
Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: At what age have your breeding females stopped breeding?
Replies: 0
Views: 1220

At what age have your breeding females stopped breeding?

I have a female IR that is possibly an 2000 bird, making her 12-13 years old. I have seen on some sites the IR average life expectancy is 15 years. I do not believe this, as I know several people that have older birds. However, I did start to wonder if there is an age that the females stop being pro...
by adamjc723
Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: Turquoise male and silver female
Replies: 0
Views: 1014

Turquoise male and silver female

Wondering if I could get some advice... Just got a pair of IRN - male is turquoise, female is silver (cinn. grey). Saw their last clutch - 2 looked turquoise, one appeared more blue, one looked blue/grey. Is it best to keep these two paired together? What could I pair them to to get more interesting...