Lavender shredding gene

[L0rraine]

How soon can you tell if a lavender (self blue) has a shredder gene? I'm assuming mine all do, but I want to make surebefore I move extras along that I'm not getting rid of possible nonshredded.

What color would be best to use to make splits? I'm assuming black? These are bantam Cochins

It’s a learning morning. I got curious about the scientific basis of the ‘split’ gene and my ‘scientist’ husband, who does a lot genetic research stuff was right on it. He likes it when he can contribute legitimate input to my crazy feathered obsessions.

(He didn’t delve into it, but said the papers are definitely out there - more schooling saved for another day)

 

[VeryHappyHens]

Yeah. Lavender and Isabella are really notorious for it. Apparently I won't get my Isabellas in time for the sale bit I have my Cochins and apparently 4 out of the 6 decided they wanted to be boys

Wait your not getting any isabella leghorns?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Wait your not getting any isabella leghorns?

No, I am, but they moved my shipment back a week and they'll be too young to take to the poultry swap at this point. Birds have to be able to be off heat by then and they'll be like 2.5 weeks if I even get then this week

 

[VeryHappyHens]

No, I am, but they moved my shipment back a week and they'll be too young to take to the poultry swap at this point. Birds have to be able to be off heat by then and they'll be like 2.5 weeks if I even get then this week

Oh ok.