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Mike Gilbert:
Your percentages are accurate. Can you see any visual differences between the blacks and splits at any stage of development?
Beth C:
I\'ve been told there is no accurate way to tell them apart so any black chicks from a split X split breeding should be treated as if they *could* carry lavender (and should not be bred to black), is that correct? These are the result of lavender X black, so should all be splits. If I breed them only to lavender, then I should know all black chicks produced carry lavender, right? This seems easier, but is there any benefit in split X split over split X lavender?
Mike Gilbert:
--- Quote from: Beth C ---I\'ve been told there is no accurate way to tell them apart so any black chicks from a split X split breeding should be treated as if they *could* carry lavender (and should not be bred to black), is that correct? These are the result of lavender X black, so should all be splits. If I breed them only to lavender, then I should know all black chicks produced carry lavender, right? This seems easier, but is there any benefit in split X split over split X lavender?
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Right on all counts. There would be no benefit colorwise from breeding split over split in lieu of split over lavender, but I would base my selections for breeding more on type, size, temperament, and a whole host of other factors moreso than color in that case.
Beth C:
Thanks! Be forewarned, when the time comes to make those selections, I\'m going to probably post enough questions/pictures to drive you all nuts... ;)
greeneggsandham:
--- Quote from: Beth C ---I know, it was a dumb move. That \"it\'ll only be a second\" mentality but seeing that second frozen in time in a picture is telling - I won\'t be doing that again!
All total I ended up with 5 wheaten, 4 black, 2 buff, 2 split* & 1 lavender. I should have another batch over the weekend.
*I want to make sure I have this right: black X lavender = 100% splits, right? split X split = 25% black/50% split/25% lavender? split X lavender = 50% split/50%lavender?
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So if you have 4 blacks and 2 splits which I\'m assuming are also black, you have no way to tell them apart until you breed them?
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