- Mar 25, 2017
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Hi everyone!! I have some Lavender Orpingtons who hatched some eggs a few months ago and there was a 99% hatch rate! Well, yesterday I notice one momma decided to go broody again and is laying on some more.
Last batch of chicks were mixed breed and I have decided for them to be my barnyard mix. Well, this hatch will be 100% lavender orpingtons as I only have one rooster this time and I know for sure she's only laying on her eggs.
My question is this: My lavender Orpington rooster is mottled. (Has some white feathers) I know with the bar gene, like in barred rocks, the chicks will always have barred feathers. Will these chicks all be mottled? Does it work like the bar gene?
Last batch of chicks were mixed breed and I have decided for them to be my barnyard mix. Well, this hatch will be 100% lavender orpingtons as I only have one rooster this time and I know for sure she's only laying on her eggs.
My question is this: My lavender Orpington rooster is mottled. (Has some white feathers) I know with the bar gene, like in barred rocks, the chicks will always have barred feathers. Will these chicks all be mottled? Does it work like the bar gene?