Any ideas?

clyphelia

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First time poster here. I just hatched out a couple chicks from my pure white feed store "ameraucana" roo to a supposedly pure buff Orpington hen. I knew we'd get mutts, but wasn't really sure what to expect since we don't really know the genetics of the roo. One chick hatched out as a pale buff, but its wings are coming in with muddy speckling. The other chick came out nearly white with a black head spot and black stripes. Any thoughts on the genetics of the roo to produce those colors in babies?

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"Buff" chick

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Black and white chick
 
Hi, and welcome to BYC! Sorry, I'm clueless on the genetics stuff but I'm sure other members will be along soon to help you out.

All the best
Ct
 
HA! Chicken genectics-especially with the 'unknowns' is a challenge. Welcome to BYC!
 

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