lavender gene

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    challenging spring and summer

    I've had an unusually challenging spring and summer hatching chickens out. My egg collectors were refrigerating the eggs in the beginning and not placing them correctly for incubation 😭 We've had horrible power surges and brownouts all year, especially during critical times like lockdown and...
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    Is there a known genetic issue with porcelain Barbu D’uccles?

    Hi, I have recently purchased a gorgeous group of porcelain Barbu D’uccles, which I understand comes from the lav (lavender gene). The cockerel who came with this group has feather loss on the tops of his wings and can get sore. This issue only arises once they start their first proper moult at...
  3. TNChickenGirl

    Lavender Orpington White Cochin Cross

    Need genetic advice .... My 5 random eggs hatched in a first incubator run. The rooster is a pure Lavender Orpington. I do not have laying Lavender Orpington hens at this point. To my surprise I have 2 chicks with what appears to be the lavender color with feathered legs. The laying hens I have...
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