what color would I get

[kjt135]

I am very new to this and have been reading different post and stuff One question I can't seem to find the answer to or maybe just don't know what to look for is, i have a solid white leghorn rooster if I breed him with different hens will the chicks look more like mom or dad or is it a 50 / 50 shot as to what they will be? any help would be appreciated thanks

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

It depends. Not what you wanted to hear, right?

White is an OFF switch, and hides whatever is genetically present.

 

[tadkerson]

Like Sonoran Silkies said it depends on what you are crossing the white leghorn with. Chicken genetics is not a simple subject and can not be made a simple subject. What breed and variety will you cross with the male white leghorn?

If you have easter eggers, it is difficult to make predictions because the birds are genetically diverse.

Tim

 

[kjt135]

I have some wyndots {know that's not spelling but you know what I mean} and 1 black cochin right now and was wondering what would make a good mix if I get more hens?