Bi-colored Wyandotte chick??

[chicksandchores]

While tending my brooder babies this morning, I noticed I had two (maybe more) Wyandotte chicks that had the gold markings as little puffballs and have the gold markings on their wings now that they’re a little bigger, but have a lot of silver presenting on their shoulders and upper wing areas. I was wondering what in the world could cause this?? They’re only a little over four weeks old, and this is the first time raising any kind of Wyandotte, so for all I know this could be normal but I thought I’d see if anyone knew!

 

[Squishychicken]

Pics?

 

[chicksandchores]

Pics?

So sorry, I tried to upload when I originally posted. Maybe it will work this time!

 

[sylviethecochin]

Hunh. @nicalandia @Sneebsey. Ever seen anything like this?

 

[Squishychicken]

I have no idea. Interested in what everyone else has to say

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Will likely rectify with juvie molts....but time will tell

 

[nicalandia]

I see recessive mottling on that chick... Wyandottes are not mottled

 

[chicksandchores]

I see recessive mottling on that chick... Wyandottes are not mottled

If mottling is a recessive gene, wouldn’t it be possible for them to be mottled? I’m seeing reports and photos of them in the UK and sites where mottled Wyandottes can be purchased. What are the chances this could happen?

 

[nicalandia]

it could be possible that your Wyandotte line is carrying recessive mottling in them, keep us posted on the chick as it grows

 

[Mama_in_the_Dell]

I was just about to post about this. I got a TSC Wyandotte that I assumed was golden laced based off what the other chick in the bin looked like and the first wing feather but now at 3.5 weeks she just started sprouting silver feather on chest, above her wings and her tail. I’m so confused as what type she is. She was dark as a chick but had small gold/brown spots not what silver laces chicks would look like. Here are some pics from when I first got her up until yesterday with the new growth. Please keep me updated on what you find out about yours.