Chicken colouring

[RustikRoo]

Hi guys and girls, apologies if this is in the wrong forum, I have also searched for the answer but cant find anything.

I know nothing about colours and genetics, if I have a black rooster and black hen will the chicks be 100% black? Or will they be varying shades? Just ask as I have had a white rooster and white hen and got a black chick before. Very confusing haha.

 

[Laineybug]

Sometimes. It just depends on their genetic history. I am learning too about genetics and coloring. If I find anything I shall pass it on to you. We have had some quail d'anvers with varying shades of quail from dark to lighter. Just depends on what is dominant.

 

[Amer]

If it was dominant white then a recessive black would show up.

 

[RustikRoo]

Thanks. So really it's a bit of a pot luck situation? I'm getting a dozen fertile eggs with both parents black, wasn't too of my chances of getting any colours in there like a random birchen or cuckoo. Haha don't like my chances.

Thanks Laineybug

 

[lilmillefleur]

Thanks. So really it's a bit of a pot luck situation? I'm getting a dozen fertile eggs with both parents black, wasn't too of my chances of getting any colours in there like a random birchen or cuckoo. Haha don't like my chances.

Thanks Laineybug

Chances are youll get just black, but yeah it’s basically a draw!