Mottle is recessive, meaning it needs two copies on the one bird to be seen so with the first cross of a mottle over a silkie for example all chicks will be black and carry a mottle gene that you cant see.
If I then cross those babies together 25% will be mottled, 25% won't carry a copy at all...
Hi All.
I've just rejoined this great community after many years away.
I am in Australia
My project is Mottle Silkies and Satins in blue/black and chocolate/mauve. I have to start from scratch.
Breeds I have (or am able to acquire will be marked with ☆)
Chocolate Pekin breeding trio...