The Deleware originated from a Barred Rock and New Hampshire cross.
No, there is no way to tell.
...well that's just not true. A breed is a standard and predictable set of genetics. It's not a guessing game or a lottery.
Barring can be bred out after a cross like that so mostly I'm just not sure if the black in the hackle and tail are actually caused by the same barring gene or not. I'll play with the calculator to figure it out
No, I mean there’s not a difference in pattern in purebred chicks. That was one of your questions, right? They don’t have a pattern/head spot difference.
Yes, yes. I misunderstood, I’m sorry!
Good read and will answer your question. https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/delaware-chicken/
