judygram Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I hope you can get a pic of Makena so we can see the colorations in the feathers, I am anxious to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loviechick Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 ok here's a couple pics of Red's pink feathers she wasn't thrilled with the camera to say the least! She has 2 on her shoulder but I was only able to get a pic of one of them! hope ya like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeZashun Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 This pic is the most red I've ever seen on a grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Where did you find this picture? Is it your bird? It almost looks orange in color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 That is one wicked looking grey, with so much red and like Talon said, it is orangeish red, but beautiful in its own right. I've never seen one with that much red, very, very unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeasarsDad Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 The color tint could be the result of an incorrect white balance when the photo was taken.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tari Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hmm so red factor is a CAG thing only? My TAG is 8 years old and never had any colors on her but the normal ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankieNYC Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 They had a Grey with red factor at the last hotel I stayed at... He was pretty young so it might grow out next molt. Very handsome anyhow Stephanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 CeasarsDad wrote: The color tint could be the result of an incorrect white balance when the photo was taken.. I saw one in real life, like I wrote before in this thread. Amazingly, the color in the picture is very true to the color the bird was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeZashun Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 That pic was from a member of another forum I frequent. I have no idea where she got it. But you'll all notice the iris; this bird is at least 2 years old and past it's first molt, so the coloration should be permanent. The big question I have is how much inbreeding did it take to produce this bird? Unless, of course, a breeder was lucky enough to find a breeding pair with this much red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalonSis Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Tari, I've never heard of TAG's having the red factor...but I do have a feather of Talon's that has a streak of red on it: The red isnt as bright as in this one...but you can see where the red is on the feather. Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Wow, Um I'm liked shocked and out of words and don't know what to say.... That's a heck of alot of red. Very unique looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russmars Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I have a red factor grey that I am waiting for my dna test. I would like to find a mate for him or her? Can you let me know where I can find one. Thanks russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russmars Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk118/russmars/?albumview=slideshow<br><br>Post edited by: russmars, at: 2008/04/16 04:49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldn1 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Dorian has some "pink" on her feathers around her legs. But I haven't really noticed any anywhere else on her yet. Those pics of the almost all red factor are amazing/strange...is it like the blue and white one, do they charge more for the red factor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 goldn1 I know here in the UK they are also referred to as "kings factor " & breeders will charge alot more from them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russmars Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 It's confirmed I have a male red factor. :) I am now looking for a female red factor with about same amount or red as my male. Please help me find her? Thanks Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Responding to earlier questions in this post about if TAG's can have the red factor, yes, I believe they can. My Lyric is 20 months old and has some red feathers underneath his wings. He also has one feather on the back of his head that has a pinkish cast to it if looked at under good lighting. I'd take a picture of underneath his wings but he doesn't like me messing with them. His father has some random pinkish/red feathers too so I believe it is inherited. That's just my opinion of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 russmars Normally, the type of bird you're referring to isn't bred intentionally for that color. It's genetic or it's an excess of the caratoid gene. Many birds lose much of that red coloring after the first or second major molt. When you purchased your bird, it probably had that genetic marker but I think you didn't actually ask for that specific colored bird. Some of those birds wind up keeping that excess coloring throughout their lives. In other words, the bird's color can be classified as an *accident*. Most people who breed greys don't specifically try to create that red color type bird because there's no guarantee that the chicks will come out with even colored red areas in the places you'd like and as I've said, there's a quantity that eventually lose that marker. Just like Lyric said, the father had some random red in it, but I'm sure that the reddish color that she's seeing on her bird is not in the same area that the father's red was in. As far as breeding your bird, is the bird a pet grey? If so, do you intend to keep it as a pet grey?<br><br>Post edited by: Dave007, at: 2008/04/25 20:05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrotlady Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Many young grey's have a lot of extra red feathering ( a lot of this is due to the hand-rearing formula) most of these grey's moult out the red feathers at first moult and don't regrow any more. Other reasons for red feathers are far more sinister and most Greys with PBFD develope them. Also birds with kidney disease and some who have damaged the feathers regrow them red. Then just to confuse matters you have the adult birds who just naturally have extra red feathers who are 100% healthy. I have one male who has red feathers towards the bottom of his chest, only about six feathers but with every moult he regrows them in the exact same place and has never developed any more. If a mature Grey suddenly developes extra red feathers it is usually always a cause for concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russmars Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 The bird is 5 yrs old. He has been check out by a aviary vet that owns greys. I rescued this bird about a month ago. He has become somewhat tamed to my family. I have also heard that this can be a genetic trait that with careful breeding can be brought out. I dont know if this is wrong or not but I like the way he looks. That is why I want to breed and bring it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Well I wish you luck but realize you more than likely will be disappointed in your endeavor to breed red factor greys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insul8r Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hey everyone. Just wondering if anyone has one of those "Red Factor" African Grays.. You know, where they have red feathers popping up on their bodies.. Ceasar has red factor on his lets.. I'll get a photo of this soon.. Hello I'm new here and do not have an African Grey yet. I've been looking for a baby but recently came across a store/breeder that's well respected and she has three greys about ten or so that are very relaxed I got good and bad reactions from all three. One happens to be a tag red factor and two congos around ten boys I think. Non red factor. I'm very interested in the red factor as she stepped up immediately but I could almost tell she was perched on me because she was asked to not because she was really comfortable after awhile she still tried to fly away and almost ran off my hand to her cage when I was done. I didn't see the others but the owner seems to think the other two will perch on me first day and will be fine after they're rehomed given some time. They all talk. The tag has a cute voice. Anyway my expierience with the red factor didn't seem that great but what was funny was when she was in her cage I talked to her and she was like yawning with her neck all stretched out looking at me. Is that a sign?? I'm going back again today to see another one and what reaction I get. Any tips would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I would pay more attention to how the bird reacts to you rather than the 'red factor'. These birds are not prizes or trophies to show off, they are living sentient beings and are more often mistreated by people who get into them for the completely wrong reasons: "I want a red factor" would be one of those reasons. Your best bet is to go back and interact with all three and see which one shows a real interest in you and make sure you're in the right frame of mind. These birds become a part of your family if allowed to do so. Once the novelty wears off you have a bird that requires a lot of work and time and attention. Make sure you are ready for that, don't focus on the 'red factor' want want want.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Interesting history, regarding the " red factor". BUT... If you do it right... the bird picks you. Of course, meet the other birds, but it sounds like this little girl has chosen you. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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