EE's : Black x Wheaten = ?

[Bleenie]

I've been looking for a roo for my Black Olive Egger hens & it seems like Wheaten is the only kind anyone around here has.(been looking at Ameracauna's & EE roos).

Anyone know what color chicks i would get from this color cross?
Thanks

 

[Illia]

Black w/possible brown hints.

Both Wheaten and Duckwing (what many EE's are) are recessive to extended black, so the first generation will just mimic Brown-Red/Black Copper or just look black.

But if your Olive Eggers are also carrying a recessive Wheaten, you'll end up with a little portion/chance of colorful chicks.

 

[Bleenie]

My olive eggers came from the local auction. Was a box of 14 chicks, all black as chicks and jet black still so i don't know if they carry any other genetics.

So the chicks will be mostly black probably? with hints of red/brown on their necks/saddle/tails? I would ideally liek to add some more black oe/ee's but i've never found any chicks for sale around here.

 

[Illia]

You're in Orting? Well, I'm not that far from you and there's a lady over near Aberdeen also who does Olive Eggers. My F1's are blue and black, hers too. If you want to continue that route.

But yes, to the main question.

 

[Bleenie]

Do you have an email for the lady in Aberdeen? My great aunt lives down in Raymond so Maybe i could pick up a roo or chicks when we go visit her next.