Do blue quakers have more Health issues?

[Cpara]

I saw this on another bird forum(avian avenue),and do blue quakers have more health issues than normal quakers and other mutations?

[spiritbird]

Interesting question. Do you have a blue Quaker? Green is their natural color just like Linnies. My birds are blue and very healthy. Just how much genetics play in a birds health would take some research.

[Cedardave]

They do not

[Robyn]

I believe they used to when the blue mutation was new but as breeders started breeding better birds I don't believe they have any more health problems related to their mutation any more

[Cpara]

Interesting question. Do you have a blue Quaker? Green is their natural color just like Linnies. My birds are blue and very healthy. Just how much genetics play in a birds health would take some research.
No,I don't have one.I might be getting one since the breeder of the amazon clutch had some issues.

[Robyn]

I have to admit I find the blue ones to be much prettier than other mutations

[Cpara]

I have to admit I find the blue ones to be much prettier than other mutations
I know right!But of course they are more expensive than other mutations.:(

[Robyn]

The good ones always are the dusky pionus is more expensive than other pionus, pied cockatiels seem to more than other mutations, black headed caquies are more than the white bellies and of course blue quakers are more expensive than others

[Cpara]

The good ones always are the dusky pionus is more expensive than other pionus, pied cockatiels seem to more than other mutations, black headed caquies are more than the white bellies and of course blue quakers are more expensive than others
I know right!:( But worth it.XD

[colbon2]

with Quakers blue is much more common then it ever used to be. There is always a risk with mutations having problems, if problems break out it is usually because of bad breeding and not always indicative of the mutation. People blame mutations because some mixing can weaken lines, however if you find someone who understands the breed you can usually avoid those issues!