Chocolate and Black orpingtons?

[hannahsflock]

Would it be possible for me to keep a black Orpington rooster with chocolate hens? Would the chicks come out as pure chocolate and pure black?

Many thanks
Hannah

 

[PeepersMama]

Yup. Chocolate and black work together. It works lke this;

Chocolate Male X Chocolate Female = 100% Chocolate

Chocolate Male X Black Female = 50% Black Males carrying (split male) Chocolate, 50% Chocolate Females

Black Male X Chocolate Female = 50% Black Males carrying (split male) Chocolate, 50% Black Female

Split Male X Chocolate Female = 25% Chocolate Males, 25% Black Males carrying (split male) Chocolate, 25% Chocolate Females, 25% Black Females

Split Male X Black Female = 25% Black Males carrying (split male) Chocolate, 25% Black Males, 25% Chocolate Females, 25% Black Females.