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Agreed, and it looks like a male Red Sex-Link. I'm guessing that maybe the mixed-breed cock has two barring genes, the female contributed one solid gene, similar to a Red Sex-Link cross, though not the same. I'm not an expert on feather genetics, but that'd be my guess. Have any pics of what he looked like as a chick?Most likely there is the white color in one of the bird's genetics.
Most likely there is the white color in one of the bird's genetics.
I agree with both of the above posts.Agreed, and it looks like a male Red Sex-Link. I'm guessing that maybe the mixed-breed cock has two barring genes, the female contributed one solid gene, similar to a Red Sex-Link cross, though not the same. I'm not an expert on feather genetics, but that'd be my guess. Have any pics of what he looked like as a chick?
The rooster father has only one barring gene, he's a black sex link or similar.
Your red sex link hen carries genes for silver or white, that's how her male offspring came to be white. red sex links often throw red and white chicks regardless of who they're mated to.
Agreed on that one. donrae, you're great with knowing genetics!As usual donrae has a great explanation of the genetics of your white rooster. )