Sex linked chickens

[Dazza87]

Hi, new here, my name is Darren. I have an interest in sex link chickens. One link is love to know if it works in a RIR rooster x cuxkoo Brahmas and has anyone tried this. I thought the roosters might make a nice table bird. I know it won’t be a super high egg prouction bird but thought the RIR might increase that. Anyone done this? Also I know a dark Brahma is theoretically a silver gene bird but would hens with a rir rooster make a sex linked bird?

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, Darren, and welcome to BYC!

I've only done sex-linked silkies but don't know about other breeds. Someone here might know or you could post the question here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/general-breed-discussions-faq.14/

We're glad you're here!

 

[AinaWGSD]

Yes, a RIR rooster over a dark brahma hen would create sex linked chicks. However, the pattern might make it more difficult to determine if the chick down is silver or gold

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, Darren, and welcome to BYC!

I've only done sex-linked silkies but don't know about other breeds. Someone here might know or you could post the question here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/general-breed-discussions-faq.14/

We're glad you're here!

Disregard. I found your other thread and moved it to the forum above so you don't need to post again.

 

[Dazza87]

Yes, a RIR rooster over a dark brahma hen would create sex linked chicks. However, the pattern might make it more difficult to determine if the chick down is silver or gold

So would be a little easier to tell after a couple weeks when feathers start to come through?

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[Bsmac]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!

 

[muddy75]

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Darren, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Christina0619]

Hiya, Darren, and welcome to BYC!

I've only done sex-linked silkies but don't know about other breeds. Someone here might know or you could post the question here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/general-breed-discussions-faq.14/

We're glad you're here!

I’m interested in learning about sex linked silkies