Green Opaline paired with blue fisheri .

Green opaline paired with blue fisheri.

Pairing a green Opaline lovebird with a blue lovebird can produce a variety of interesting and beautiful offspring. Here's what you can expect in terms of the potential outcomes and genetic considerations:

1. Color Genetics:

Green Opaline:

The Opaline mutation affects the distribution of melanin, resulting in a more vibrant and distinct coloration, particularly on the wings and body.

Blue:

The blue mutation removes the yellow pigment from the plumage, resulting in a blue appearance.

2. Possible Offspring Colors:

Green Series Offspring:

Since green is a dominant color, you can expect a significant portion of the offspring to display green coloration. These birds may also carry the Opaline trait, leading to brighter and more distinct color patterns.

Blue Series Offspring:

If the blue mutation is present in both parents' genetic background (i.e., if the green Opaline bird is split for blue), you may get blue offspring. However, if the green Opaline is not split for blue, the blue mutation will be recessive, and you might not see blue offspring in the first generation.

3. Opaline Influence:

- Some offspring may inherit the Opaline mutation, resulting in more vibrant and distinct feather patterns, regardless of whether they are green or blue.

4. Genetic Combinations:

- If the green Opaline bird carries the recessive blue gene (split for blue), you may see a mix of green Opaline, blue, and blue Opaline offspring.

- If the green Opaline bird does not carry the blue gene, the first generation of offspring will likely be green, but some may carry the recessive blue gene and could produce blue offspring in subsequent generations if paired with another blue or blue-split bird.

5. Breeding Records:

- Keeping detailed records of your breeding pairs and their offspring will help you track genetic traits and predict future outcomes more accurately.

Overall, the pairing of a green Opaline lovebird with a blue lovebird can result in a range of beautiful color variations, with potential for both green and blue offspring, especially if the green Opaline is split for blue.