Question about leg color

[dandydoodle]

If neither the mom or the dad have yellow legs wouldn't they both have to have a recessive yellow gene in order to get a baby with yellow legs? Just wondering I got a baby with yellow legs and my Ameraucana is suppose to be a pure bred Ameraucana. There is no possibility of it being a different daddy either.

Thanks,
Michelle

 

[dandydoodle]

Does anyone know?

 

[jeslewmazer]

What color are the parents legs? If there is a hidden yellow leg gene in the parents blood lines it could show up in the offspring.

 

[jeslewmazer]

You might find more answers if you post under Breeds, Genetics, & Showing.

 

[tabithatoo]

I hatched an egg from a BCM mother and (I thought) father, and it came out yellow, with yellow non-feathered legs. The only other roosters I have are silkies. So...I theorized that the BCM that was allegedly purebred was not. It's so weird. It was a cute chick, though.

 

[waw]

my biggest rooster legs are always hot pink any advice

 

[jeslewmazer]

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That is just the blood flow you see. If I am correct, I think I have seen one here where people say that is a higher testosterone level or that is just the testosterone in the rooster. Have you ever heard the saying "Real men wear Pink"

 

[pgpoultry]

I agree that it's a good idea to post in the genetics section.

Some leg colours mask the underlying yellow leg colour, so 'willow' may be yellow underneath........but I forget the detail.

Genetics buffs will know.

I had yellow, black, grey, and 'white', but one of my mutt chicks now has 'willow' legs.....so I think I have the full spectrum and never am surprised by what I find.

 

[Melissa Rose]

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That is just the blood flow you see. If I am correct, I think I have seen one here where people say that is a higher testosterone level or that is just the testosterone in the rooster. Have you ever heard the saying "Real men wear Pink"