Breeding blue runners

[Just some chicks]

I have a pair of blue runners that I incubated eggs from twice. Both times, the ducklings appear to be blue. Which is strange because I thought breeding 2 blues, would result in 50% blue, 25% silver and 25% black. Maybe they are too young to show their color yet?I love them and their color no matter what, but trying to understand this blue genetic thing. I believe your supposed to breed a silver to a black to get a blue or a blue to a black? Pic 4 is of mom and her 3 babies. Ignore the mess, we were redoing their pond when I took these pictures. Mom is first in line and the 3 behind her are a few of her 6 week old ducklings. The first duckling is going to be a gorgeous representation of the breed, i think. The first pic is of Drama Queen. She's mom. The third pic is of dad. His name is Franklin. And 2nd pic is a close up of the ducklings. The Cayuga's belong to Olive, my hen. Thanks in advance and hopefully this post isn't too confusing.

 

[Miss Lydia]

@Pyxis should be able to help. Love your runners ❤

 

[Isaac 0]

They are gorgeous!

 

[Just some chicks]

@Pyxis should be able to help. Love your runners ❤

Thank you so much!!

 

[Just some chicks]

Thank you so much!!

Omg. I remember you! You helped me with my Franklin last Sept! He had a niacin deficiency

 

[Just some chicks]

They are gorgeous!

Thank you!!