Salmon Faverolle Chick - Pure Breed, Mixed Color

[Anaray]

Yes, I know, come back in 3 weeks , but maybe someone wants to take a guess.
The chick is almost 3 weeks old, but since it is a mix between a white Faverolles roo and blue salmon Faverolles hen, it is hard for me to tell, although it is exciting to see this chick develop.

 

[Cyprus]

Judging by comb, I'm going to guess cockerel.

 

[Amer]

Blue salmon female? I don't know whether the white in Faverolles in dominant or recessive. It seems to be recessive.

 

[Anaray]

I think I read somewhere that it is recessive, and it appears to be, but I couldn't say 100% sure.

I also have salmon Faverolles, but judging by the blue, I'm pretty sure the blue salmon is the mother.

 

[ColtHandorf]

I'm not sure. I'd almost guess pullet. Are you planning on breeding it back to white to get more white?

 

[Anaray]

I'm not sure. I'd almost guess pullet. Are you planning on breeding it back to white to get more white?

Right now I don't plan on breeding at all. The white rooster is now gone and I was very lucky to incubate 4 Hedemora hens (and 1 more with the Faverolles chick, which is looking like another pullet) out of 4 eggs. I can still get a Hedemora rooster and would prioritize them as they are so rare. I have a good Faverolles breeder nearby where I can always get Faverolles, if needed. Hedemora, not so much. Plus, I have already exceeded the amount of planned chickens.

 

[HuffleClaw]

Judging by comb, I'm going to guess cockerel.

I’m going to guess cockerel as well. Adorable little chick!

 

[Anaray]

Yeah, pretty sure I won't get an egg out of this one...

 

[Amer]

Yeah, pretty sure I won't get an egg out of this one...

That's unfortunate.

 

[Anaray]

That's unfortunate.

I used up my luck with the Hedemora this year. 5 out of 5 pullets! It will be hard to find a Hedemora rooster, but if he is young enough, maybe these 2 could get along...