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From a hatchery or breeder? I want to get some but trying to avoid getting hatchery birds, want to get some from a breeder that will ship or a local breeder. Might have to settle for locally bred from hatchery parents.

I read your intro post, where did you get your chickens from? I have been thinking about possibly trying to get some sumatras.

I have read about and seen pics of the Dark and Light barred, thanks for that link also. Thanks for the reply. I have only a few projects, so I can only imagine the difficulty of tracking all the projects you have, which is understandable that you wouldn't be going down possible genetic "bunny...

Where you able to determine the mode of inheritance of his lighter color? Possibly diluter gene/genes, or lack of melanizing gene/genes?

Could that very light rooster have B^Sd instead of B?

Too bad you're not on Kauai, I would gladly take them, uh oh ...chicken math :D

Tried that calculator the +S in the color description is saying it is yellow/golden color and has one silver gene, that can be confusing because the + is normally used to designate the 'wildtype' gene. It looks like it is used correctly in the genotype. Male parent is gold so pullets will all...

Hi! I have friends that have a few Muscovy ducks but no chickens. I had both when I was little and don't remember our chickens (mostly Leghorns) attacking any of the ducks. If your hens aren't hurting the ducks then they should be okay, just keep an eye on them. I would get rid of the rooster...

Yes, opal is a different gene from lavender and a different coloration from what you are going for.

Read through everything from the beginning and it took me a while! Very interesting so staying tuned. Not sure if it was mentioned but there is an opal color variety in OEGB that is may be tied to a genetic mutation. Some confusion may result from calling these opals. Though there are many cases...

Which breeds did you order each time?

Update on keeping feral roosters out of my parents place: Had a Brahma/Jersey Giant/Marans mix cockerel ranging and guarding the yard and the hens (which were in the coop/run). He did ok but got a little injured from a feral rooster, probably because he was young with nubby spurs. Crowing was...

Here is a link to the Kauai thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/kauai-moa-discussion-e-komo-mai.789803/ Also there is another Hawaii thread https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/any-hawaii-folks-on-byc.635262/

How many did you order? Did they have a large minimum? Thx.

Nice! I have known the owners since we were kids. You know an SK Gray? If you are willing to elaborate PM me, on this site it's called "start a conversation"

Welcome! If I may ask, did you get your chickens locally?

Solid brown down could be Db effect on ER black down, and brown stippling from being het ER

His barring is variable, but I think you are correct and he has one copy of the barring gene from his mom.

Now seeing the close-up pic I agree with Moonshiner, it doesn't look like that chick is Barred. And yes the Delaware rooster is Barred.