Understanding white...

[ColtHandorf]

They appear White to me. However, it looks like the babies may be carrying both gold and silver as some are more of a bright (silver) white and others are a muted (gold) white. Think LED versus incandescent bulbs. So you may have babies that are both dominant and recessive white.

 

[Godiva]

That's interesting! Dominant and recessive white - how would that look if crossed with black Australorps?

 

[ColtHandorf]

I believe Dominant White crossed onto Black will give you birds that are predominately white with some black leakage, similar to Paint Silkies.

 

[Amer]

They are white, but while dominant white is always yellow or white, recessive white can be a variety of muted shades. The ashy color of the chicks is caused by recessive white, likely on black.

 

[Godiva]

Thanks very much for the information! So interesting - but complicated lol

 

[Bo Garrett]

The recessive white could also be masking blue, my white cochins are recessive white and when bred to blacks produce blacks and blues. I also used recessive whites to produce brown reds and brown cochins, interesting huh?

Blessings,

Bo

 

[nicalandia]

Those Chicks are Recessive White based on Extended Black, many breeds like White Orps, White Jersey Giants, White Rocks have that type of chick down.

 

[ColtHandorf]

My recessive White Orpingtons are Silver-laced underneath.

 

[nicalandia]

My recessive White Orpingtons are Birchen based Silver-laced underneath.

Fixed for you

 

[Chicken Chicken Love]

not sure what color they will grow up to be but they are very cute!