New "what if" genetics question

[Buster]

What if I put a Black Orpington rooster over my Speckled Sussex hens? Any guesses on what this would look like or what genes are dominant? Also, the other way around- SS roo over a black orp hen- would it make a difference?

 

[Guitartists]

I am not sure... but since your black chickens will most likely (unless they have some crazy recessive genes) lack any of the genes necessary to make the pattern come out, I think you will get Black. Either way you do it. But if you breed the offspring back to the patterened parent, you should get some interesting stuff

But, I am just still learning how all of this works.

 

[speckledhen]

I'm thinking black chickens with lots of red in the hackle areas. I asked a similar question of a genetics guy awhile back myself when my SS pullet was in with my Black Ameraucana cockerel. The roo over the hen making a difference I'm not sure of.

 

[Marlinchaser]

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My guess is mostly black with some red showing through, at least that is what you get with Buckeye/Australops

 

[Buster]

Very interesting. Thanks. I have a lot of thinking to do........

 

[MissPrissy]

It is the next generation after the orginal breeding that when bred back that should show some color. This is why it is time consuming and a slow road to introduce new colors.

 

[Buster]

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That is true and that's what I'm looking to do. Would you suggest line breeding them or breeding siblings? Doing this will give DW a great layer flock I imagine. The SS and the orps are some of our best layers.

 

[MissPrissy]

Line breed until you get it established is what I would do. Breed back the best only.

 

[Buster]

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Thanks. I have a new question now. It's OFF TOPIC so I'll make a new post!