Sep 23, 2011 Thread starter #11 srpaint Songster 8 Years Joined Apr 12, 2011 Messages 571 Reaction score 4 Points 121 Location Illinois Thank you for explaining that more. I misunderstood. I that when said "coating" That the coating came from the rooster. lol
Thank you for explaining that more. I misunderstood. I that when said "coating" That the coating came from the rooster. lol
Sep 23, 2011 #12 Sonoran Silkies Flock Mistress 11 Years Educator Joined Jan 4, 2009 Messages 20,149 Reaction score 523 Points 421 Location Tempe, Arizona Quote: Nope, it comes from the hen. There are a LOT of genes (at least 13) that determine the colour of the egg; most are autosomal, but one or two are sex-linked.
Quote: Nope, it comes from the hen. There are a LOT of genes (at least 13) that determine the colour of the egg; most are autosomal, but one or two are sex-linked.