It's a genetic defect that causes death in almost all cases before they reach 2 years old. Most breeders will cull them because of this fatal defect.
Breeders think a mutation (genetic copying mistake) in a recessive gene causes the problem. These feather duster mutants carry some strains of Budgerigar Herpesvirus that arent found in normal budgies, experts dont know whether the virus plays a role in this genetic problem. their bodies divert precious nutrients and energy into continual feather growth, these mutant birds suffer severe muscle wasting. Most die after 4 to 8 months. a typical budgie lifespan is from six to 14 years.
It's a genetic defect that causes death in almost all cases before they reach 2 years old. Most breeders will cull them because of this fatal defect.
Wahhhhh. BG was gonna say that's a million dollar bird before he leaned this. You could sell a lot of those for big money to other breeders if there were no issues with the health..
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Awwe' yeah. It's sad, and they look so interesting, too.
There's a woman I know who had bird like that once, and she told me he lived until he was 9 months or so. She didn't know it was a defect until someone came to pick it up, and they after refused.
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thats all i can do 
Originally Posted by rabernet
BG was gonna say that's a million dollar bird before he leaned this. You could sell a lot of those for big money to other breeders if there were no issues with the health..
