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Breeding black to splash
greeneggsandham:
--- Quote from: DeWayne Edgin on May 06, 2015, 08:49:01 PM ---Max do you think that when a blue chick hatches, the darker the down is usually means that the chick will have better lacing? It seems to work like this on my blue chicks.
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That seems to be the case in my experience. Look for a dark area on the head also. Lighter blue chicks have been disappointing in the lacing/edging. They would sure be striking if they did have it though.
DeWayne Edgin:
Thanks Sharron. I was wondering if it was just my line or if others noticed this also.
Stan Alder:
The genetics to get good lacing include Pg, Co, and maybe a melanizer....there is a lot more involved than just breeding for the dilute gene that gives the blue feather...that is one reason to breed only blue to blue..another is to keep from introducing the gold base gene that the better blacks are said to be based on...not sure that is true..but it has been accepted by a lot of breeders..nothing prettier in my mind than a good blue.
Max:
I have found that with the chick down the darker the blue the better. Also I look for more yellow down on the chest and belly instead of the white. They seem to be the most uniform in color when they grow out. The edging seems to be more defined as well. They don't really have true lacing...yet. To be continued.... :)
Mindy and Tom Best:
Max, I have my first blues with yellow belly down ;D! So glad you mentioned it!
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