Silkie breeding, genetics & showing

[ChicksNherps]

On the subject of the splash color, has anyone seen a bird lose points because the back ground color was too light?

My splash lost out to one who was very dark, her and all others were the regular splash color you see.

 

[LittleRedCoop53]

Beautiful Birds!

 

[BarnGoddess01]

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Nothing to be ashamed of if at the end of the day colour decides the winner. Colour is a minor detail. Type is the really big deal.

 

[ChicksNherps]

Nothing to be ashamed of if at the end of the day colour decides the winner. Colour is a minor detail. Type is the really big deal.

well mine came in 4th out of 5 splash pullets, so

oh well. Maybe better luck next show.

 

[hoppy]

my son has shown very light colored splash silkies and done very well (BB/BV/ jr show champion)

My splash lost out to one who was very dark, her and all others were the regular splash color you see.

 

[littlecritters]

This is one of our splash boys hatched on Mothers Day. His comb is not bad, color is mulberry, he does have visible wattles, his toes and feet are nice. His wings are hanging a bit low in these pics. We are considering using him in a bbs pen. Can you please critique?

His back and tail are not crooked...

 

[Albanydog]

I think a study of this chart may help you. Decide what color preferences you have. For resale I find that splash is the easiest to sell to the local population.

The way the Blue gene works in a breeding can be broken down as follows:

1) Blue x Blue: This will produce 25% black, 50% blue, 25% splash.
2) Black x Blue: Produces 50% black and 50% blue.
3) Black x Splash: You'll get 100% blue.
4) Blue x Splash: Produces 50% blue and 50% splash.
5) Splash x Splash: This will give you 100% Splash.
6) Black x black: 100% black

Awesome, exactly what I needed. So, to go with the ladies I have a Blue Rooster would get me the most variety of offspring or a Splash for a little less variety.
Anyone know if this chart is just for Silkies or does it work for other chickens as well? Thank you

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Chickens are chickens; the genes work the same for all breeds, cross-breeds, mutts. Otherwise, they would be different species.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

This is one of our splash boys hatched on Mothers Day. His comb is not bad, color is mulberry, he does have visible wattles, his toes and feet are nice. His wings are hanging a bit low in these pics. We are considering using him in a bbs pen. Can you please critique?

His back and tail are not crooked...

Nice type, but IMO, hs background colouring is too light, and does no really meet the standard.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

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Nothing to be ashamed of if at the end of the day colour decides the winner. Colour is a minor detail. Type is the really big deal.
There is no "regular splash colour." The "dark" one you posted was what I expect splash to be. However, Barngoddesses comments are very to the point: type is the most important quality. Colouring is a poor second to it.