Genetics of Spangled Orloffs?

[Sicilianu]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone knows the color genetics of spangled Orloffs?

Are they eWh, mh, mo ?

In most pictures of roosters they seem to have a black breast so I’m guessing they don’t have Co or Db but I’ve also seen a pic or two where they might have had a red breast.

 

[flowerfaeiry]

There is a thread discussing Spangling that suggests Orloffs are Wheaten or wild type with mottling, I would think Mh also. I’ve had a small flock for a few years but never got too involved as other breeds consume my time and research. I do love the breed though!

 

[flowerfaeiry]

This is the thread discussing spangling

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-is-the-recipe-to-spangle-a-chicken.1132287/

 

[Amer]

There is a thread discussing Spangling that suggests Orloffs are Wheaten or wild type with mottling, I would think Mh also. I’ve had a small flock for a few years but never got too involved as other breeds consume my time and research. I do love the breed though!

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Wheaten based, mahogany, mottling. I’m not sure what causes the spangling and black breast at the same time, though.

 

[Gray Farms]

I've never had black breasts pop up in my Spangled Orloffs.

 

[Amer]

I've never had black breasts pop up in my Spangled Orloffs.

So you’re telling me you don’t get this?
(from Google)

 

[Gray Farms]

So you’re telling me you don’t get this?
(from Google)
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No, never have

 

[flowerfaeiry]

No, never have

Do you have pics?

 

[Amer]

No, never have

Interesting

 

[Sicilianu]

I've never had black breasts pop up in my Spangled Orloffs.

I’ve been looking online and it seems like many pics have a black breast:

but every once in a while I see one with a red breasts. Could this be a result of crosses with the “mahogany” orloff variety?: