Is my Blue Andalusian considered a blue, black, or splash?

[farlo4]

Hello
I love my blue Andalusian and I think she's just beautiful! But I'm wondering what her coloration is considered? I know that a lot of andalusians aren't actually a true "blue."

She's about 10 weeks old.

 

[scratch'n'peck]

I would say she is blue even though her head is darker than her tail.

 

[nicalandia]

Hello
I love my blue Andalusian and I think she's just beautiful! But I'm wondering what her coloration is considered? I know that a lot of andalusians aren't actually a true "blue."

She's about 10 weeks old.

the phenotype(looks of bird) description is Black Laced Blue, he/she look different to other blue birds because it actully carry the Pattern gene, Columbian and Melanotic(seen on hackle as black feathers) on Extended black background Blue cant dilute Melanotic and if you add the pattern gene and columbian this will push black to the edges of the birds feathers

 

[nicalandia]

And Source of their genetic make up E/E Ml/M Pg/Pg Co/Co, poultry breedings and genetic

 

[scratch'n'peck]

the phenotype(looks of bird) description is Black Laced Blue, he/she look different to other blue birds because it actully carry the Pattern gene, Columbian and Melanotic(seen on hackle as black feathers) on Extended black background Blue cant dilute Melanotic and if you add the pattern gene and columbian this will push black to the edges of the birds feathers

Aahh, good explanation. I think the pattern is beautiful.

 

[farlo4]

Awesome, thanks. Do any of you know what coloration judges look for when these birds are shown?

 

[nicalandia]

Awesome, thanks. Do any of you know what coloration judges look for when these birds are shown?

look at the bird I posted, its from Andalucia spain

 

[farlo4]

Okay, thank you. I really want to start showing my birds, but they were bought from my local farmer's store, so they aren't show quality. I'm finding that I'm going to have to get some from a breeder next spring.