Slate shanks are recessive, and the id gene (dermal melanin) is sexlinked, so a white-legged roo over a dark-legged hen should make all white shanks. Should. The genetics are a often little more complicated than that.
Assuming your D.White roo is entirely dominant white, he'll produce all white offspring. They'll have a few black feathers because they won't have inherited D.white from their mothers. The recessive white will not affect their colouring, as they'll only have one copy of it.
Assuming your D.White roo is entirely dominant white, he'll produce all white offspring. They'll have a few black feathers because they won't have inherited D.white from their mothers. The recessive white will not affect their colouring, as they'll only have one copy of it.
I assume these two rec. are from my splash hen and a splash rooster. I purchased the other three from a breeder they are white legged. And the three are two hens and a rooster btw Thanks so much for your help.
