I only have RIR, Silver lace wyandottes, Buff and Blue Orpingtons. I have several white chicks with what I can only describe as dark, harp shaped markings on their backs. If I could figure out how to add a pic, I would. Does anyone know what type chick this is?
I had the same question, whether the color comes from the mother or father. I have a dominant RIR rooster and a dominant blue orpington rooster. My hens are RIR mostly with a couple of buff orpingtons and 2 blue orpingtons and 5 silver lace wyandottes. My chicks are black, silver, dark gray and...