Lavender and Blue genes in the same bird

[tdhenson86]

I have been raising birds for a long time and have recently gotten into lavenders with the new "self blue" craze. I can't find any information about this, but I raise lavender and black Pekins (Cochin bantams). I was wondering what would happen if I added some blue birds (BBS) to the lavender flock. I realize that in the F1 generation, the blue/lavender splits would appear as a normal BBS. However, I was wondering, what would happen if I bred one of those back to another lavender? Theoretically, 50% of the chicks would have lavender genes and 50% would have blue. So, if one chick were to end up with both lavender genes and blue, what would that produce? Does anyone know what this would look like? Thanks!

 

[Shaffer]

Go to the United Orpington Club Forum. I have pictures and did discuss such scenerios. Harry

 

[tdhenson86]

Shaffer, thank you so much for your reply! I am eager to see the pictures and discussion. However, I am not sure which of the forums that deal with Orpingtons that you are referring to. There are many. Thanks!

 

[Shaffer]

There is only one United Orpington Club so just type in yahoo; United Orpington CLub Forum. You are not a member but you can read what was discussed but can not log in.

 

[tdhenson86]

Found them. Beautiful birds! I think I'm going to stick with my black based lavenders though. It appeared from the pictures (and I could be wrong) that the lavender BBS had more of a white/gray underside than pure lavender. I originally got into lavenders because of the beautiful slate gray/blue color and it appears that the BBS slightly fades that. Thanks again!!!

 

[Shaffer]

You are correct about the color but that is what I seek to have a sterling colore lavender. Some of my chicks hatch pure white.

 

[tdhenson86]

Wow! That is pretty incredible! Those birds are certainly beautiful! I guess the slate blue gray color is just a personal preference if I have to choose colors in my limited space. Thanks again for the information and for directing me to the pictures! Very informative and incredible birds!