Absense of sufficient melanizer genes in Silkies

[allaboutdemchicks]

Is the absense of sufficient melanizer genes only passed in the male offspring??

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

No, but it is more noticeable in males.

 

[allaboutdemchicks]

So, regardless, even offspring not showing the trait should not be used in a breeding program because it could pop up in later generations....correct?

 

[tadkerson]

Depends on the variety. Not enough information to answer the question.

Tim