TNChickenGirl
In the Brooder
- Aug 23, 2020
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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 with feathered legs are a Pure White Cochin and Light Brahmas. All eggs were from the same day of laying. At that time I should of only had one white cochin laying(roo favorite). I have two others but I really don't think they were at that time. They would of been 18 weeks and my roo didn't take interest in them. He does now though! Side note, I have one all black chick(legs and beak) with feathered legs that hatched also.
Understanding that the Lavender gene seems to take a back seat to everything unless with another Lavender, what about a pure white? Officially baffled!
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 with feathered legs are a Pure White Cochin and Light Brahmas. All eggs were from the same day of laying. At that time I should of only had one white cochin laying(roo favorite). I have two others but I really don't think they were at that time. They would of been 18 weeks and my roo didn't take interest in them. He does now though! Side note, I have one all black chick(legs and beak) with feathered legs that hatched also.
Understanding that the Lavender gene seems to take a back seat to everything unless with another Lavender, what about a pure white? Officially baffled!