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[junebuggena]

Three chicks that I'm unsure about: EE, Lav Orpington, & White Orpington

The white Orpington is actually Splash. And they are all boys.

 

[purplechicken7]

Oh no... I was afraid they'd all end up as cockerels. The man I bought the Orpingtons from had an all Lavender flock so when I bought the chicks I never expected one to turn out white. Guess it's even more neat to have a Splash!

 

[junebuggena]

That means that he has both Blue/Black/Splash birds and Lavender birds, and hasn't kept the breeding lines separate.

 

[purplechicken7]

Well, that means I've got two Lavenders and a Splash. What colors could I expect if the Splash is in fact a roo and he and my older Lavender hen produce chicks?

 

[junebuggena]

That should produce Blues that are 'split' for Lavender, but you don't know if the Splash is split for Lavender himself. It's actually a pretty big no-no to mix the two colors. No reputable breeder ever would. While they are both based on extended black, they are caused by two very different genes.

 

[SuperBuckBuck]

Okay I think I've got it all figured out but I would love a new set of eyes.

 

[SuperBuckBuck]

Okay so they are 2 months and 2 weeks

This is Buffy. Pullet? She's a buff Cochin

Poka. Pullet? Molted Cochin

Steve. Cock? Blue Cochin

Pearl. Pullet? Splash Maran

Rocky. Roo? Blue Cochin

Maddea.pullet? Black copper Maran

Buddy. Pullet? Buff Cochin.
Thanks and advanced for the help!!!

 

[junebuggena]

Okay so they are 2 months and 2 weeks

This is Buffy. Pullet? She's a buff Cochin

Poka. Pullet? Molted Cochin

Steve. Cock? Blue Cochin

Pearl. Pullet? Splash Maran

Rocky. Roo? Blue Cochin

Maddea.pullet? Black copper Maran

Buddy. Pullet? Buff Cochin.
Thanks and advanced for the help!!!

Steve and Rocky arecockerels, but they aren't Blue.

 

[magicstorm]

Any idea on breed? I was told BCM and BR. BCM has copper lightly all over and BR has pinkish white legs.

 

[SuperBuckBuck]

Steve and Rocky arecockerels, but they aren't Blue.

Yes they are I got to meet their parents and everything