Extra Feathering Genetics Question

[SwampPrincessChick]

I have a question regarding genetics. Can a chicken possibly have muffs, a beard, ears tufts, and a crest all at the same time? I would assume certain genetics would cancel out each other, such as muffs and ears tufts. I already know that a chicken can have muffs, a beard, and a crest at the same time, though, such as Polish.

@SwampQueenChick

 

[Chikyboy]

I have a question regarding genetics. Can a chicken possibly have muffs, a beard, ears tufts, and a crest all at the same time? I would assume certain genetics would cancel out each other, such as muffs and ears tufts. I already know that a chicken can have muffs, a beard, and a crest at the same time, though, such as Polish.

@SwampQueenChick

I don't see why not. Maybe cross araucana with polish?

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

I don't see why not. Maybe cross araucana with polish?

That would be interesting!

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

That would be interesting!

I have a Polish cockerel and three Polish pullets, but honestly I would not want to cross anything with a Polish unless I really wanted to know what the chicks would appear like.

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

Beards and tufts are not mutually exclusive. One of the Araucanas has both, I think one of the European versions. They are caused by two different genes that can both express at the same time.

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

Beards and tufts are not mutually exclusive. One of the Araucanas has both, I think one of the European versions. They are caused by two different genes that can both express at the same time.

Does that mean a chicken can have a beard, muffs, tufts, and a crest at the same time?

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

Yes, all of those traits can express independently on the same bird.

 

[I Like Turkeys]

Probably unnecessary and I'm sorry(I like sharing photos a lot, and this one's super cool to me, so I cannot resist), but I've had this photo of a bearded and tufted bird saved for a while. It's such a unique look. I imagine it'd be a lot crazier looking if you put a crest into the mix as well.

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

Probably unnecessary and I'm sorry(I like sharing photos a lot, and this one's super cool to me, so I cannot resist), but I've had this photo of a bearded and tufted bird saved for a while. It's such a unique look. I imagine it'd be a lot crazier looking if you put a crest into the mix as well.
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That chicken is cute!