YELLOW GOLDEN (GHIGI) CHRYSOLOPHUS PICTUS LUTEUS
	The most important point to remember is that this species is a mutation of nature and not the result of cross-breeding. A Professor Ghigi was given an unusual bird by a German breeder.  This bird was bred to a normal Golden hen and the offspring of these birds were the Yellow mutation we have today. They breed true unlike the various crossed birds circulating the swap meets we attend.  Any other color phases are the results of crossing Amherst with the Golden a practice we don't like to see.  The males body is mostly yellow with a yellow crest and brown on his wings, the hen is a buff color with grey markings.  These are first year breeders and are very tame, much like the Goldens. The hens lay about 20 eggs the first year and will easily hatch and brood their offspring.  We keep ours with Satyrs in a community pen and have never had a problem even when both rear their young.  We have even introduced new males in the middle of breeding season with no problems.  Incubation 23 days.