#chickengenetics

I'm looking for some in-depth help charting out what patternings are the result of what combination of genes. For some extra context I'm using a slightly simplified system by grouping the MC1R alleles into 5 major groups based on the percentage of black pigment displayed when all other modifying...

I'm looking for any information on what breeds would be best for my breeding project. Focusing on flighty temperament, natural brown coloring, brown eggs, good foragers, dual purpose. I also wanted to know if it was possible to have a natural brown hen with a white tail? Really into the idea of...

I originally thought this was a pullet 😒…but don’t believe that to be true at this point. I just started seeing light cream coming in the neck area and I’m wondering how this is possible with my flock. I thought the momma was a blue copper marans and the dad was my splash copper marans, but...

Hello All! I currently have 3 roosters and 22 hens and due to some recent events, my family has begun seriously considering raising some backyard "mutts". I'm very new to the world of chicken breeding and would like to hear from the experts which would be the best breeds to, well, breed...

This thread is for oddballs that have popped up during breedings, whether it's a weird color chick/Adult bird, funky comb, toes(Polydactly), egg color, etc... Here's one of mine to start. Big Fatty, she's pure Malay, but doesn't look like it, she's just odd. Both parents are full sized, she...

Hello all! I have the opportunity to take over a beautiful Calico Splash project pen (my dream!). I have three beautifully Mottled silkies as well and wondered if Mottled could be used in the Calico Splash project. I mainly just don't want to get rid of the one Mottled baby that has my heart...

I've been able to find either posts or graphics that show how to test breed for recessives like lavender or mottled, but I haven't been able to find one about how to test breed for recessive white. I understand genetically test breeding is the same, but how would you make sure the bird you were...

I am wondering what colors these Orpington chicks will be as adults. The breeding goes as follows: Blue roo x chocolate hen Blue roo x blue hen Blue roo x silver laced hen Also what is the sex linkage of them?

OK, so I understand human genetics, biology, punnet squares, etc. What about chicken breeding? Our flock is all BO ladies, and we are on the market for a roo (and maybe more girls to lol). If we got, say a Barred Rock Roo, for example, what would the hatched chicks be? I feel like I've seen...

I know you can breed buff to buff and will get buff babies. But what other colors can buff silkies be bred to? Just want to make sure when dividing my pens that I divide the different colors well. Thanks!

Have a black jersey giant roo with red head and shoulders. 10 months old. Size comparison pics with a partridge rock hen of same age. Genetic throwback? Worth breeding? Or send to dinner table like originally planned?

A couple of months ago, I hatched Black Sex link chicks from my Golden Spangled Appenzeller Spitzhauben rooster x Dominique hen. It's my understanding they were black as chicks because then hen was Extended Black (E), which is dominant over the rooster's Birchen (ER). In a few days, I'll...