Phoenix tails passing to offspring if mixed?

[Azhtann]

So, I have three phoenix chickens. Two hens and a rooster. I was considering trying to hatch eggs with a silkie/phoenix pairing, as well as perhaps a phoenix/barred mix pairing. What would the likelihood be that the roosters of such pairings would have those beautiful long tails?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

They won't first generation. The sons and daughters will likely have nice tails for typical birds, but they won't be pheonix tails

 

[Azhtann]

They won't first generation. The sons and daughters will likely have nice tails for typical birds, but they won't be pheonix tails

Thank you! I guess my "dream bird" is something that looks like a polish with the head feathers, silkie feathers for the body, and phoenix tail. I'll have to see what I can get.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Thank you! I guess my "dream bird" is something that looks like a polish with the head feathers, silkie feathers for the body, and phoenix tail. I'll have to see what I can get.

the silkie feathering will make it very very difficult to make long tails since they're very prone to breaking

 

[Azhtann]

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the silkie feathering will make it very very difficult to make long tails since they're very prone to breaking

I figured it would be a bit of a project, if not possible. A polish head crest and pheonix tail would suit as well, but I'm working with what I have at the moment.