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(925) 522.0866
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The Lutino Mutation
The typical Lutino has golden yellow body feathers.
The wings have white tips and sometimes the tail
does too. The eyes are red, with pinkish feet
matched with clear toenails.
This is perhaps the most basic of all mutations as the
mutated gene functions to inhibit the production of
melanin. The Lutino mutation removes most of the
melanin in the plumage, soft tissues, and the eyes.
When combined with Blue, an Albino (White) is
produced. Combinations with the parBlue series of
birds produce visually-stunning Creamino Indian
Ringnecks.
There are two types of Lutino, the common
sex-linked recessive Lutino (aka SL-Ino) and the rare
autosomal recessive Lutino (aka NSL-Ino).
Although both mutations separately affect the
metabolic pathway of melanin production, no visual
difference is readily noticeable between the two
mutations. The only variance then lies on their Mode
of Inheritance.
The typical Lutino has golden yellow body feathers.
The wings have white tips and sometimes the tail
does too. The eyes are red, with pinkish feet
matched with clear toenails.
This is perhaps the most basic of all mutations as the
mutated gene functions to inhibit the production of
melanin. The Lutino mutation removes most of the
melanin in the plumage, soft tissues, and the eyes.
When combined with Blue, an Albino (White) is
produced. Combinations with the parBlue series of
birds produce visually-stunning Creamino Indian
Ringnecks.
There are two types of Lutino, the common
sex-linked recessive Lutino (aka SL-Ino) and the rare
autosomal recessive Lutino (aka NSL-Ino).
Although both mutations separately affect the
metabolic pathway of melanin production, no visual
difference is readily noticeable between the two
mutations. The only variance then lies on their Mode
of Inheritance.
The Lutino is another popular mutation among pet owners and neophyte breeders. Few
birds can match the beauty and radiance of this breathtaking specimen. But inspite of its
visual charm and grandeur, the Lutino is widely-vilified among certain breeders of high-end
mutations. The gene's elimination of melanin proves its undoing as it tends to mask the
effect of other valuable mutations. Through a phenomenon known as epistasis, the Lutino
gene will eradicate the effects of valuable melanin-dependent mutations such as Dark,
Violet and Cleartail.
birds can match the beauty and radiance of this breathtaking specimen. But inspite of its
visual charm and grandeur, the Lutino is widely-vilified among certain breeders of high-end
mutations. The gene's elimination of melanin proves its undoing as it tends to mask the
effect of other valuable mutations. Through a phenomenon known as epistasis, the Lutino
gene will eradicate the effects of valuable melanin-dependent mutations such as Dark,
Violet and Cleartail.
