SLW questions

MaddChickenz

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Jun 7, 2025
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Hello, I am the proud owner of a flock of backyard birds, and lately I've been thinking a bit about them, specifically about their genetics. I have two Silver-Laced Wyandottes in the flock, Serena and Queen, and both of them look very different from one another. I know breed differences are a thing, but I'm curious about their differences, and if both or neither would qualify for breed standards.
The first image is of Serena, I don't know what the standard would consider her, but I consider her a "Low Expression" SLW.

The second one is Queen, my "High-Expression SLW"

I was wondering what they would be considered, and if I could possibly breed Serena with a SLW Roo to try and continue her absolutely gorgeous colors, but what do y'all think? Please let me know
 

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They are both hatchery quality. The tail carriage is incorrect and they aren't as full looking as show quality birds are. It all depends on why you want to breed from them. The one does have better lacing, but that can be hard to breed for if both birds aren't similar. I'm no expert.
 
They are both hatchery quality. The tail carriage is incorrect and they aren't as full looking as show quality birds are. It all depends on why you want to breed from them. The one does have better lacing, but that can be hard to breed for if both birds aren't similar. I'm no expert.

Thank you for your input! I will say both birds came from different second-party sellers, so likely different hatcheries, so that's probably the reason behind their differences.
I love genetics so it'd be a fun little side project to see if I'm able to keep Serenas lacing
 

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