Thank you for the response! So the blue gene is probably why she has the dark head and the lighter tail feathers? I have a decent understanding of genetics, but mostly from horses which generally have aot less going on lol. What would she (likely) look like if she lacked either the gold or...
Yes, that's what think too. Especially on second generations crosses. Hoping one of the lavs turns out to he a boy. Also wouldn't mind getting some of the sumatra tail on a slightly less "wild" chicken. My sumatra roo is very pretty, but he's definitely a "look but don't touch and don't turn...
Interesting! I guess I finally got curious since I'm thinking about trying to hatch some chicks out of her. With either my black sumatra rooster or maybe one of my lavender orpingtons if one turns out to be a roo. My flock is predominantly for personal enjoyment, so I'm not really worried about...
Hi everyone, long time luker and finally decided to make an account! I have an EE hen that I just can't figure what color she is. Came from a hatchery, so no idea what her parents looked like. Haven't gotten any chicks from her either. Very hard to get a photo that shows her colors well. In...