Buff coloring

[OSUman]

I was looking on theChicken Calculator today and I was wondering if all buff birds have a dun factor in them? There isnt a regular buff coloration in the options. If not is it possible that a buff bird could be showing only buff and covering up the dun factors?

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Don't expect to find dun in buffs. You MIGHT, but do not expect it. Be sure to click the "About Buff" link on hte calculator.

 

[Illia]

I've got a buff bird with khaki instead of dun. . . .

But, theoretically, dun is what covers up the black. If you look at a buff male, you'll notice his tail and hackles and a couple other feather shafts have the dun, sort of chocolatey coloring. (Although you're eyeing for the most uniform buff bird, this will often be what a normal buff looks like) Also, I've seen before that Buff Orpingtons pass on the 50% chance of the outcrossed offspring to have dun/chocolate patterned plumage, so yes, I'm pretty sure most buff birds have it.

I believe my Buff Ameraucanas do, and I'm about to find out for sure this spring.

If there are any uncertainties with buffs, it is the blacktail/ginger gene, in my opinion. I really don't know on that one.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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khaki is dun; two copies of it

 

[Illia]

I know. Hence the

smiley. Visually it does not look like dun, like splash versus blue, but it is still the same thing. . .

 

[OSUman]

Ok cool thanks i handnt seen the about buff link. I guess i wont be able to figure out what im trying to do without trying some breedings with real birds.

Thanks for your help

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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Actually, they can be pretty similar, depending on other genes present.