My Peacock

[Birdrain92]

@kskingbee I see it gets pretty difficult. I'm use to breeding goats and horses not peafowl but I like to say experts had to be beginners at some point!

Trust me, you'll catch on, it's contagious. We're here to help answer your questions, so don't be afraid to ask.

 

[barkerg]

Just so we don't confuse you with terminology, peas are identified by color first followed with the pattern, then any splits which can also be hidden.  When we called your bird a Silver Pied, the India Blue is assumed.  Technically your bird is, (as far as we can tell by the picture), an India Blue Silver Pied.

Next you will start hearing about Phenotype and Genotype.  Phenotype is what you can see, like when we call your bird an India Blue Silver Pied, because that we can see.  Genotype is the genetic makeup of the bird when you know the heritage of the bird you can quote the genetic makeup of what you can not see.

For example, IF the father of your boy is India Blue Black Shoulder Silver Pied (IBBSSP) then your boy could be India Blue Silver Pied split Black Shoulder.  Or, IF the father was Cameo Silver Pied, your boy would be India Blue Silver Pied split Cameo.

Very well said again, great info Kingbee!

Gerald Barker

 

[KsKingBee]

Very well said again, great info Kingbee!

Gerald Barker

Just a lucky guess.

 

[new 2 pfowl]

Glad to see you here Heather!

(I'm the one who sent you the email!)
As you can see, the peapeople here are really helpful.
Your boy is gorgeous!

 

[barkerg]

Just a lucky guess.  

Well of course,

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