Black-cheeked Lovebird colour mutations
2 Black-cheeked Lovebird colour mutations, with the inheritance of each, how it looks, and whether a bird can be split for it.
| Mutation | Inheritance | Looks | Can be split? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Autosomal recessive | Blue with a dark head. | Yes – the male and female can be carriers (split) without it showing |
| Dilute | Autosomal recessive | Dilution. | Yes – the male and female can be carriers (split) without it showing |
The Zajel app has a genetics calculator that shows the expected chick colours of any pair before you pair them.