MY BUDGERIGAR DICTIONARY Continue

MUTATION - A change in the chromosomes or genes of a cell which may affect the structure and development of the resultant offspring OUTCROSS -  When unrelated birds of a high quality are introduced to improve stud quality.  PENCIL SHAPE - Birds that are long and thin, with lack of shoulder. PIGMENTATION  - Colouring of the feathers. PINCHED, NARROW, HAWK EYED - Terms used to describe birds with no head size and lack of directional feathering. PROGENY -  Chicks QUILL - The middle shaft of a feather. RUNNER - A Budgerigar suffering from French Moult. SPLIT - A bird carrying a hidden characteristics. STERILE - No good for breeding, unable to reproduce. STUD -  A true stud is a group of inter related budgies that all possess similar features of high quality. TYPE - Term used when describing general conformation, including balance, deportment, size and condition. Type is very important to those showing birds. UNBROKEN CAP  ( BARRED HEADS) - Is the name given to a Budgerigar under the age of 12 weeks (approx.) or until they commence their first moult. In most varieties it is easily identified by the barring across the head and the lack of an iris in the eye. Also known as UBC or Nest Feather. VENT - Its butt, anus. YELLOW - A name used for birds that are not buff but have a tight appearance. ZEBRA MARKiNGS - The cell-like markings around the head.

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