Ok, I don't know if this is what the OP was getting at with the blue, but it is something I've been wondering about so....
Let's say you have a really typey Blue Orpington , could you not then breed the blue orpington to a black split to lav orp? The results would be 50% Black (not-split)...
Yes, he has had corn, and yes, he's seems to always be out in the sun in the run. So it's sounding like it's not genetic then. Guess I never realized sun and/or corn could do that.
Calling all lavender orp experts............
I mentioned buff leakage but now I'm not so sure that is what I am seeing here. So, does anyone know what is up with this rooster?? In the pic, the off color looks white, but in real life, it looks more blondish....
Hope someone knows what is...