Is my Blue Orpington actually Lavender, with the shredder gene?

[Holdthechicken]

Hi all, I have a blue Orpington, Indie, that was purchased from a feed store on 4/21 as a day old blue orpington pullet. From the first day I’ve noticed her wings seem a bit odd, now as they are getting feathers, they naturally tuck under and seem disheveled. Is she actually lavender and this is what the shredder gene looks like? Or are these just unruly feathers on a blue Orpington?

She does move them normally and even tries to fly around the brooder already.

I’ve attached pics from when I first got her and now with feathers on her wings. Appreciate the input!

 

[AidKD]

I've never owned Blue Orpingtons, but this is what my Lavender Orpington chick looks like.

 

[Holdthechicken]

I've never owned Blue Orpingtons, but this is what my Lavender Orpington chick looks like.

Adorable!! I keep thinking mine is lavender because we got a blue silkie with her that is much darker.

 

[AidKD]

Adorable!! I keep thinking mine is lavender because we got a blue silkie with her that is much darker.

I'm sorry I can't help more! I've always wanted Blue Orpingtons. They're so pretty!

 

[Holdthechicken]

I'm sorry I can't help more! I've always wanted Blue Orpingtons. They're so pretty!

Yes they are! I couldn’t say no when I saw her but I would be equally as happy if she is in fact lavender!

 

[AidKD]

Yes they are! I couldn’t say no when I saw her but I would be equally as happy if she is in fact lavender!

Do you have any other lavenders? I have buff and lavenders and the color mix from breedong is so pretty!

 

[JedJackson]

Yes, your chick is lavender, not blue, and it is showing the signs of the shredder gene already. It won't effect health.

 

[Holdthechicken]

Do you have any other lavenders? I have buff and lavenders and the color mix from breedong is so pretty!

I don’t, shes my first lavender. I’m excited o have her! But I wonder if the shredder gene is something I don’t want to pass on? I’ll have to look deeper into it.

 

[The Birb King]

Looks lavender to me. I don't think I have ever actually owned any blues but I think there can be different shades of it. I am very familiar with lavender though since I breed lavender Ameraucanas.

 

[Holdthechicken]

Yes, your chick is lavender, not blue, and it is showing the signs of the shredder gene already. It won't affect health.

Thank you for the confirmation, I hadn’t even heard of the shredder gene before joining this forum so I’m glad I came across it before getting her. In person her feathers just always look messy.

If it doesn’t affect health, would it still be best to not breed her in the future?