Do I want to learn about genetics? Yes. Is it very intimidating and scary? Yes.

[EmmaRainboe]

I haven't exactly figured out what the E meant, but this is Dominant Wheaten.

Recessive Wheaten would be E^Wh(ey).

If (ey) is a mutation thing why does it mean recessive wheaten? So it's not something like E^wh is dominant and e^lav is recessive or something? (don't know if "lav" is correct for lavender, just a example)

 

[MysteryChicken]

Really?

 

[black_cat]

Here's Silver, Gold Split for example: S/s+. It only works for males, & creates a lemony yellow coloration.

What does 'split' mean in terms of what will pass to chicks?

 

[MysteryChicken]

If (ey) is a mutation thing why does it mean recessive wheaten? So it's not something like E^wh is dominant and e^lav is recessive or something? don't know if "lav" is correct for lavender, just a example)

Ey is the Symbol in Recessive Wheaten. Not all recessive genes have that.

Lavender, is lav/lav, split lavender is Lav+/lav

 

[MysteryChicken]

What does 'split' mean in terms of what will pass to chicks?

Not complete, or half. Best way I can describe it.

 

[black_cat]

Ey is the Symbol for Recessive Wheaten. Not all recessive genes have that.

Lavender, is lav/lav, split lavenders is Lav+/lav

If you're trying to code something for one of those little codes, how do you know what's what? Is there a universal rule that says + means split, - means whatever, () means whatever, or does it vary bird to bird?

 

[MysteryChicken]

If you're trying to code something for one of those little codes, how do you know what's what? Is there a universal rule that says + means split, - means whatever, () means whatever, or does it vary bird to bird?

I don't have all the answers. I can only answer some, in the ways I understand it. Someone else maybe able to answer this better then I would be able too.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Lets say I have a lav split for buff, that would result in a light cream color correct? Would that still be written as Lav+/lav or would it be something else because we know it has buff.

Or would a Lav bird split for buff, and a lav bird split with black both be Lav+/lav

Also @LadiesAndJane Idk if you can or not but maybe you can answer some of the questions on here.

 

[FuzzyCritters]

If you're trying to code something for one of those little codes, how do you know what's what? Is there a universal rule that says + means split, - means whatever, () means whatever, or does it vary bird to bird?

Yes, there are universal codes. If the name starts with an uppercase letter, it is a dominant gene. Lowercase means a recessive gene. + means wild type, or genes naturally found in jungle fowl. All other genes are mutations. - means the bird is only capable of carrying one copy of the gene. This only happens with sex linked genes in hens. I don't know about ().

 

[FuzzyCritters]

Lets say I have a lav split for buff, that would result in a light cream color correct? Would that still be written as Lav+/lav or would it be something else because we know it has buff.

Or would a Lav bird split for buff, and a lav bird split with black both be Lav+/lav

Also @LadiesAndJane Idk if you can or not but maybe you can answer some of the questions on here.

All split lavenders, regardless of other genes, are Lav+/lav. A split lavender shows no effects of lavender because lavender is a recessive gene.