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This is very true, but Blue was pretty darn rare in Orps here in the USA in 1993 so I'm guessing they do have something in the variety section now where they didnt' in '93.
I do not have the APA standard; I have the Bantam Standard, so I cannot verify if there is anything different for blue in orpingtons than in other breeds, but I would be very surprised if there is. Even silkies, who do not have, or at least do not appear to have lacing do not have a different standard for blue.
Just checked the latest SOP for the Blue Orp standard. It still says 'refer to page 37 for description" However, like you said, Sonoran, it is hard to see that there is lacing. The hackle and saddle and tail are mainly black. If someone has some well-laced Blues, I would LOVE to see them. The Blue Cochin Roo I have from a very reputable breeder, his hackle/saddle/tail feathers are black with no noticable lacing to them. The pullets and hens that lacing is very clear all over their body, but doesn't seem to carry through the entire body on the boys.
As for the OP's yellowing (leakage) it may be genetic, but it could just be some sun bleaching. It is unfortunate if you do get it in the genes, but look at him after his first molt and see if that yellow is still there if you keep him around that long. If you still see it after the molt, the it is genetic and I wouldn't keep him around. Funny thing is, I had a Blue Ameraucana roo this spring (he was a jerk and met his end) but even though he has some leakage of yellow on his shoulders, his son is as dark and shiny and beautiful as you could want without a trace of yellow, and he has been outside all summer. His mom must have had some strong genes going into that pairing.
This is very true, but Blue was pretty darn rare in Orps here in the USA in 1993 so I'm guessing they do have something in the variety section now where they didnt' in '93.
I do not have the APA standard; I have the Bantam Standard, so I cannot verify if there is anything different for blue in orpingtons than in other breeds, but I would be very surprised if there is. Even silkies, who do not have, or at least do not appear to have lacing do not have a different standard for blue.
Just checked the latest SOP for the Blue Orp standard. It still says 'refer to page 37 for description" However, like you said, Sonoran, it is hard to see that there is lacing. The hackle and saddle and tail are mainly black. If someone has some well-laced Blues, I would LOVE to see them. The Blue Cochin Roo I have from a very reputable breeder, his hackle/saddle/tail feathers are black with no noticable lacing to them. The pullets and hens that lacing is very clear all over their body, but doesn't seem to carry through the entire body on the boys.
As for the OP's yellowing (leakage) it may be genetic, but it could just be some sun bleaching. It is unfortunate if you do get it in the genes, but look at him after his first molt and see if that yellow is still there if you keep him around that long. If you still see it after the molt, the it is genetic and I wouldn't keep him around. Funny thing is, I had a Blue Ameraucana roo this spring (he was a jerk and met his end) but even though he has some leakage of yellow on his shoulders, his son is as dark and shiny and beautiful as you could want without a trace of yellow, and he has been outside all summer. His mom must have had some strong genes going into that pairing.