red african grey

[Janfromboone]

I've seen the picture of this little guy posted, but I haven't seen the video. Here it is again in case I missed it.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbvsaemHBHk&NR=1

[JillyBeanz]

I've never seen the video Jan - thanks for posting this. This African Grey Red bird (?) I am still of the opinion though, that unless for medical means and research then genetics should be left well alone.

 

It is such a cutie pie though!

[Luvparrots]

I have never seen the video Jan. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[particle77]

JillyBeanz wrote:

I am still of the opinion though, that unless for medical means and research then genetics should be left well alone.

 

Hmm... this was done through selective breeding(the same process that has resulted in all domestic plants/animals). Its a technology that humans have been using for thousands of years.

[JillyBeanz]

particle77 wrote:

Hmm... this was done through selective breeding(the same process that has resulted in all domestic plants/animals). Its a technology that humans have been using for thousands of years.

 

And working in Histotechnology and then clinical genetics I am well aware of this - I still don't have to agree with it!!!

[Guest jamalbirdbiz]

Some people have way to much x on there hands. I am very much against all of this weird breeding. but i guess this science guy is reallly wanting to make a name for himself. normally this weird breeding causes lots of congenital problems and many animals dont make it. i think it is weird in a mean way. i am not down with it. i hope this little red grey will have a happy and healthy life. it seems the other two in his clutch were not so fortunate.

[Janfromboone]

I agree with all of you. The bird just looks bizarre - like something man came up with - not God or mother nature.

[ecodweeb]

"in theory" the all-red mutation (I call it an albino) could have occurred in the wild.

 

Humans sped the process up by "selective breeding."

 

My concerns lie in diminished mental capacity and other health issues with these domesticated designer parrots.

 

I claim these as domesticated because the videos I've seen, the breeders will pickup a baby sitting between its parents on a perch and the parents don't attack. While I am no breeder, this seems to be contrary behavior to how 'normal' greys reproduce/act around the family unit.

[SunnyBird]

This is their website in case you are interested. I think they are rather ugly, but I don't think they are albino because they have the same eye color as the regular greys.

 

http://www.redafricangrey.com/ALL_Red_African_Grey.html

[Luvparrots]

I would like to know what they call these red AGs. Does any one know.

[Dave007]

"""I would like to know what they call these red AGs.""

 

Uh, lets see. Hmmm, oh boy. Not to worry, I'm thinking.

 

AHHH --I got it!!!!!

 

It's because they're red.

 

Man, gotta get a cup of joe after all of that.

[Luvparrots]

Oh Dave I mean it. Are they just called Red African Greys or do they have a "technical" name. Red African Grey is just so ordinary!!!! :P :kiss:

[Dave007]

Seriously speaking, there's no official classification because they've never been considered as a subspecies of any type.

 

A TAG is classified much more closely related to a CAG than a red congo african grey. That's because the TAG is a subspecies.Everything was done by artificially manipulating genes. It's the exact same bird. It can be considered a red factor grey but than again, red factor greys are still not classified a subspecies.<br><br>Post edited by: Dave007, at: 2010/01/20 20:35

[Luvparrots]

Thank you Dr. Flock!!!!! I now owe you a cup of coffee!! (be careful I don't dump it on your head) silly: :lol:

[JillyBeanz]

:laugh: I asked this the other day! I wonder though Janet - would you prefer to own your sweet little TAG, my swine of a CAG or a dodgy coloured RAG? :laugh:

[Luvparrots]

No contest, I wouldn't trade my Ana Grey for any other grey. I wouldn't waste my money on a Red AG, but I wouldn't reject one if it was given to me!!! And if you want to ship Harvey to the Good Old USA, I'll have him, Jill!!!! :lol:

[pearllyn]

JillyBeanz wrote:

:would you prefer to own your sweet little TAG, my swine of a CAG or a dodgy coloured RAG? :laugh:

 

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