How did I get a black rose combed chick from Australorp?

[slc]

Has anyone heard of black combs showing up in either Australorps, Chantecler, or Wyandotte?

I let some hens hatch out a batch of mutt chicks from our flock. I got a very unique chick that is from a single red combed Australorp hen. It is solid black, has very dark black shanks, black eyes, black beak and nails, and a black rose comb with no pink at all. The only roosters I have that carry a rose comb gene are either red/black laced Wyandotte, or Partridge Chantecler.

Anyone know where this black comb gene could have come from? I'll post a picture if I can get one.

 

[ranchhand]

No clue, but I'd love to see some pics!

 

[ninjascrub69]

one of my australorp hens that i ordered from the hatchery had a black single comb, im not sure why and i couldnt find anyone else that had that problem.

 

[pgpoultry]

I would not see a black comb as a problem, more as a curiosity.

Vive la difference as they say......and can we have some pictures please?


Sandie

 

[slc]

Any one know the genetics of " gypsy face" like sumatras which I think this is because the body has pink/white skin. Could there be some sumatra in the Australorps from Ideal Poultry maybe? Is this sex linked or anyone know the genes for and dominance of gypsy face?

 

[slc]

This isn't a very good view but it is all I have of the chick right now.

 

[Goose and Fig]

I don't know about the comb, but I have had black-skinned chicks result from breeding 2 yellow skinned birds together. I don't know why but it seems to pop up with certain crosses.

 

[blaundee]

Several of my Austalorps had black combs as chicks and grew into red combs.