Creating a new breed

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Hello everyone, I am new here and I have a question. I'm looking for input on genetics. I want to start a new breed. I would like to have an end result of dark bottom half ( maybe spotted) and barring on hackles and saddle of a lighter color. I am thinking about Dominique roos over 3 different hens New Hampshire, Buff Orpington and Speckled Sussex. Should I take these crossed roos and breed them back to original hens or breed them to the cross hens then that offspring back to original hens or what? I want the 3 different lines for a spiral breeding program. Any sound help would be appreciated. I know it is going to take time, I'm just looking for a point in the right direction.
Thanx
Covert
 
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Hi TwoCrows, We live in Pa. but we have 20 acres in Socorro New Mexico, were in NM do you live. I'd love to live there
Joe
 
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I don't have any experience creating new breeds or varieties, so I can't help. Good luck, though! Your proposed breed sounds interesting.
 
Welcome to BYC!
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We're glad to have you.

I don't have any experience mixing breeds, unfortunately. I would definitely try posting in the Genetics section.
 
I don't know about hybridizing chickens - is color your main purpose of attempting to create a new breed or, are you also breeding maybe for robustness, greater layer capabilities, size, temperament, dual purpose, etc?
 
I want to breed for health and dual purpose. I want to homestead a small flock and just have fun with it.
 

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