buff sussex crossed buff orpington

[honorkt]

hello
I have 4 hens buff sussex and Buff orpington rooster

if i crossed them, any idea about color etc. and do that cross good for meat

thank you

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

Genetically, only a few genes differ between the two breeds. Both have single combs and pink skin, and hens of both breeds lay brown or tan eggs, so all offspring should certainly carry the genes for those traits. I would expect you'd see birds that are mostly Buff like the Orpington in appearance due to the dominance of his genes, with some sparse black feathering in the neck and tail from the Sussex side. I can't comment on whether they'd do good for meat beyond that both breeds are considered dual purpose so a cross of them would probably at least be decent meat birds.

 

[nuthatched]

I don't think you'll get any surprises with mixes like that, both breeds are pretty much the same.

 

[honorkt]

I don't think you'll get any surprises with mixes like that, both breeds are pretty much the same.

So far i will be happy as i dont have buff sussex rooster and i dont want to lose the buff color and size of both

 

[honorkt]

Genetically, only a few genes differ between the two breeds. Both have single combs and pink skin, and hens of both breeds lay brown or tan eggs, so all offspring should certainly carry the genes for those traits. I would expect you'd see birds that are mostly Buff like the Orpington in appearance due to the dominance of his genes, with some sparse black feathering in the neck and tail from the Sussex side. I can't comment on whether they'd do good for meat beyond that both breeds are considered dual purpose so a cross of them would probably at least be decent meat birds.

if appearance wont change much that would be nice
i seen B. Orp. crossed speckled sussex.. frankly the color is just meh,
coulndnt find any photo of buff crossed buff

thanks