Slow feathering gene?

[jenniferlamar70]

Could someone tell me if an ameracauna buff orpington cross would pass on the slow feathering gene to the offspring?

 

[Yardbird22]

Yes the K gene for slow feathering is dominant over little k rapid feathering. But it also depends if both birds are your crossing carry the dominant K gene for slow feathering. And whether or not they are heterozygous or homozygous.

 

[jenniferlamar70]

I'm not sure about the details but so far it seems to be accurate. The one that was feathering in slow has turned out to be a rooster. The buff orpington cross that has feathered in quickly I'm not sure on yet. It was crossed with silkie.