Paint is thought to be either dominant white, or a different allele (not proven) of dominant white. Dominant white is much "leakier" than recessive white.
Anyways, unless breeding paint to paint, or paint to dominant white, the chicks can receive only one copy of dominant white/paint. That being the case, at least half will not inherit it, and thus will not display it, nor will they be able to pass it on. Some think that blacks out of a paint breeding might carry the paint causing gene hidden. I strongly think this is not possible, based upon what we do know. I do think it is possible, and even likely that a white out of a paint breeding could pass it to their offspring, though; especially if it is simply dominant white.
my second silkie who is 3 months and i adore... just hope nothing happens and she remains a she { i've had the problem in the past where my chicks that i was told would be hens come out to be roos : no offense to roosters... i love em, but my husband doesnt)
