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Breeding / Purple sheen on black cockerel
« on: May 06, 2016, 09:08:47 AM »
Hi everyone,
I have a black cockerel that I am really happy with. However, he has purple sheen in addition to the green. As well as a lighter eye color then I would like. I have a beautiful black pullet that I am thinking of pairing with him - she has no purple. I am wondering your thought on using him- is the purple something that will carry to the chicks if the female shows no signs, and if so, any idea of the %? What is you experience with this? Should I just cull him or can I work this?
I have a black cockerel that I am really happy with. However, he has purple sheen in addition to the green. As well as a lighter eye color then I would like. I have a beautiful black pullet that I am thinking of pairing with him - she has no purple. I am wondering your thought on using him- is the purple something that will carry to the chicks if the female shows no signs, and if so, any idea of the %? What is you experience with this? Should I just cull him or can I work this?