New to breeding- what will I get?

[JoannaRae]

Hi all! I am new to breeding and I have a question about coloring I may get...
I have a black silkie roo and two calico cochin hens. If I incubate these eggs, what colors will I get? I know black is a dominant trait but what about calico? Thank you in advance

Best,
Joanna

 

[sylviethecochin]

As I understand it, there are two varieties of calico. The original variety is a grey/splash calico with red leakage and the second calico is actually mille-fluer with too much white to be considered mille-fluer. You probably have #2.

I think #1 would give you blue with red leakage and #2 would give you black with red leakage, but I won't stake my millions on it.

@The Moonshiner may be the expert you want, if he's online.

 

[JoannaRae]

Thanks for your response! You’re right- I have more of the Mille type Cochins.. pictures to follow. My Black silkie roo also has a bit of white in his wings if that makes a difference. All of this genetic stuff is so interesting!