Recessive Mutations. We already explained that this type of mutation needs to be found in both chromosomes for it to be visible. Now is when the word "carrier" comes into play. If we understand everything we have explained up to this point, we should not have

  To begin, we should clarify that all the mutations are found in the pairs of chromosomes (represented in this image) and are transmitted through three types of inheritance that will be studied in this article.  AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT: Dark factors, Violet and Pied. As these three mutations are

Bonding When people first meet an animal the question that typically comes to their mind is: Is it a girl or a boy?  Choosing a name is a basic step to strengthen the bond with your pet. If you do not know its genre, you can end up

  Talking about animals it is not very usual to think about “long-lasting love”. We, humans, think that that kind of feeling is only meant to be for superior beings, but not for animals. Nevertheless, some species can stay with the same couple for a

Animals that live in captivity do not fully develop their instinct to cope with heat, which is why bird owners and breeders are the ultimate responsible for their safety, having to provide them with all they need in this respect. Birds, as the majority of complex

As Arthur Schopenhauer said "Compassion for animals is so closely connected with goodness of character that we can safely say that who is cruel to animals can not be a good person." The best way not to be cruel to animals is to know them

Regardless of whether you are a bird breeder or an amateur who only owns a couple of lovebirds, you should be ready to face this situation as it is a common health problem among these animals.   Dystocia in Lovebirds This situation can take place very frequently if

In our DNA testing laboratory, we receive daily calls from customers and friends of exotic birds who want to share with us their day to day business, questions, concerns, needs, advice and suggestions. We have shared many stories and a special bond is created between