A aurtarte New member Joined Feb 10, 2010 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location Florida Parrots Quaker African Gray Feb 10, 2010 #1 I want to know if quakers from the same parents can mate?
genevieve New member Joined Jan 3, 2010 Messages 77 Reaction score 0 Location Northern Virginia Parrots Meyer's Parrot Feb 10, 2010 #2 Siblings can mate and produce offspring. However, just like any animal it is a bad idea; genetic diversity helps prevent recessive diseases/mutations. I'm sure that there is someone that can provide a more scientific explanation.
Siblings can mate and produce offspring. However, just like any animal it is a bad idea; genetic diversity helps prevent recessive diseases/mutations. I'm sure that there is someone that can provide a more scientific explanation.
OP OP A aurtarte New member Joined Feb 10, 2010 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location Florida Parrots Quaker African Gray Feb 10, 2010 Thread starter #3 Thanks for the information