Here are some 'plain English' chats about the shredder gene:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/shredder-gene.1395143/
https://poultrykeeper.com/poultry-breeding/the-lavender-gene/
https://onceuponachicken.com/inheritance-of-lavender-in-chickens/
Here's some science on outcrossing and breeding for lavender:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-shredder-gene-breeding.1421433/post-23368298
Personally never had any lavender birds, but apparently other than funky feathers they're healthy, good egg layers, etc. Just a permanent bad hair day.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/shredder-gene.1395143/
https://poultrykeeper.com/poultry-breeding/the-lavender-gene/
https://onceuponachicken.com/inheritance-of-lavender-in-chickens/
Here's some science on outcrossing and breeding for lavender:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-shredder-gene-breeding.1421433/post-23368298
Personally never had any lavender birds, but apparently other than funky feathers they're healthy, good egg layers, etc. Just a permanent bad hair day.
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