Comb genetics question

[lyndon]

Hypothetical question to help me understand comb genetics: If I cross a single comb hen with a v-shaped would the resulting chicks have single, v-shaped, or mixed combs?

Thanks!

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Combs aren't supposed to be feathered, lol. I assume you are referring to the crest? Which is an entirely separate gene.

 

[nicalandia]

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NO, he is talking about Comb genetic, single comb, V shape combs as found on the polish breeds

 

[nicalandia]

Hypothetical question to help me understand comb genetics: If I cross a single comb hen with a v-shaped would the resulting chicks have single, v-shaped, or mixed combs?

Thanks!

the V shaped comb is incompletely dominant over over the single comb gene, so you will have a duplex single com birds...

here check this thread, Cream legbar(single comb) cross to a Polish(V shaped comb) take a look at males duplex comb..

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/825092/cream-legbar-hybrid-thread/1080

 

[nicalandia]

another sample, Leghorn/Polish cross

so this is what you get when you cross a white leghorn hen with a white crested polish (who had a fine set of 'horns' comb)-its a combination of the single comb, but split. much like I imagine true Houdan (not US ones) combs. anyone know what to call that type?

 

[lyndon]

That answers it. Thanks!

 

[Shaunb020]

Moose comb

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Moose comb

actually, it looks like a buttercup comb