Re: how many kinds of GTP?
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Originally Posted by
OhhWatALoser
they will, 10 years seems to be the average I've seen, but I havn't seen that many, nor do I think there are many that are that old, never herd of ones staying yellow 12+ years.
10 years? Based on what information? With the excedtion of a very few animals imported here and there, the majority of imports were brought in between 5 and 6 years ago. The first CBB Canaries were being produced about 3 years ago. Most of the animals that came in were in the 200-400 gram range. I don't know of a single breeder that can accurately say how old their imported Kaufias are. To say all will turn green is an inaccurate statement. Do the majority of them turn? Yes, somewhere between 500-800 grams. At this size their age would be 2-4 years old. Until ALL of them have turned green, the statement is absolutely false.
Another interesting thing about this locale is their ability to shift from yellow to green and back to yellow on a daily basis. I witnessed this in a small adult male I had back in 2003, a couple of years before they were being imported in numbers. At the time, I knew I had something different, but didn't know the locale.
Re: how many kinds of GTP?
My friends were imported as sub adults in 05 and both are still yellow. The male has a small green spot on his head the female has none that I have seen. I would also like to know where you came up with the 10 year thing.
Re: how many kinds of GTP?
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Originally Posted by
Brandon Osborne
10 years? Based on what information? With the excedtion of a very few animals imported here and there, the majority of imports were brought in between 5 and 6 years ago. The first CBB Canaries were being produced about 3 years ago. Most of the animals that came in were in the 200-400 gram range. I don't know of a single breeder that can accurately say how old their imported Kaufias are. To say all will turn green is an inaccurate statement. Do the majority of them turn? Yes, somewhere between 500-800 grams. At this size their age would be 2-4 years old. Until ALL of them have turned green, the statement is absolutely false.
Another interesting thing about this locale is their ability to shift from yellow to green and back to yellow on a daily basis. I witnessed this in a small adult male I had back in 2003, a couple of years before they were being imported in numbers. At the time, I knew I had something different, but didn't know the locale.
http://moreliaviridis.yuku.com/topic/13069?page=1
quick 20 second search of carnary turning green. problem is I read alot of info on these forums but can never find the thread after word, but there was a thread with a few people showing animals they claimed to be 8 9 10 years old and finally turning green. I would figured that to be an average and call 12 a safe number
Re: how many kinds of GTP?
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Originally Posted by
OhhWatALoser
http://moreliaviridis.yuku.com/topic/13069?page=1
quick 20 second search of carnary turning green. problem is I read alot of info on these forums but can never find the thread after word, but there was a thread with a few people showing animals they claimed to be 8 9 10 years old and finally turning green. I would figured that to be an average and call 12 a safe number
I've read that thread....when it was first posted. The animals posted are between the ages of 2-6. I have been a member of that forum since it's inception and don't ever recall anyone claiming 10-12 year old animals other than the guy that originally imported some years ago. Even then, he claimed all his animals were still yellow. I'd be intersted to see the thread if you find it. Until then, I'd guess the average age of those imported animals would be aound 6-8 by now. Definitely not the 12 you claim to be an average.
