Black Orpington chicks!!!

[uglybeat]

those are absolutely gorgeous! you should be proud, mama!

 

[sara]

Thanks everyone. They are just a start, I really want to work on making a nice flock of true blacks. It'll be a lot of work, but am up to the task.

 

[Katy]

Ok...I've got a color question...I know BlackX Black= black. If you want true blacks can you use blacks that have blue in their background? Does my question make sense? Genetics confuse me!!

 

[KKluckers]

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I consider a true black one without blue in the lineage.

Sara- those chicks are really cute, good luck with your program it is well worth the wait and hard work

 

[Katy]

Thanks Christina...that's what I figured, but I wasn't sure. So if you breed 2 blacks with blue in their background do you have a chance of blues popping up?

 

[Heather J]

Congrats! They're beautiful. I can't seem to hatch anything to save my life. maybe I'll try again later. lol

 

[KKluckers]

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No I wouldnt think so. I just notice blue takes away from the sheen of the black making it appear dull. Thats why I have black on black pens getting ready to be set up.

 

[Katy]

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No I wouldnt think so. I just notice blue takes away from the sheen of the black making it appear dull. Thats why I have black on black pens getting ready to be set up.

Ok...thanks!