Getting a new tiel today!

lisascannell

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Hello! I will be picking up my new cockatiel today (a whiteface pearl).
is there any way to sex a whiteface pearl cockatial visually? If it's a male, will the pearls molt out? Thanks you!
Also, any suggestions for cute names? I kind of like Crackers!! :grey:
 

MonicaMc

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Yes, if male, the pearls will molt out. If you know whether or not the mother is a pearl, you might be able to know the sex sooner. If the mother is not a pearl, you have a female! If the mother is a pearl, 50/50 either way!


Love whiteface pearls!
 

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If you know whether or not the mother is a pearl, you might be able to know the sex sooner. If the mother is not a pearl, you have a female! If the mother is a pearl, 50/50 either way!

Interesting!

I also love the Whitefaced tiels, they're beautiful. Congrats Lisa.
 
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lisascannell

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It might even be a cinnamon pearl as the grey bits are very pale. Will post a pic when I get it :)
 

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When they're pearls it is hard to tell. I have two pairs that throws whiteface pearl and one throws cinnamon pearl pied whiteface.
 
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lisascannell

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When they're pearls it is hard to tell. I have two pairs that throws whiteface pearl and one throws cinnamon pearl pied whiteface.

It could well be either of those Mikey! LOL I will show you a photo (I pick it up in just under 2 hours). Will be interesting to see what you think.
 

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