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Post by farmchooks on Mar 21, 2009 20:21:40 GMT 8
"Genetics of Chicken Colours - The Basics"
Sigrid Van Dort and David Hancox
Very interesting reading in regards to the genetics of different colour breedings.
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Post by horses7 on Mar 22, 2009 16:54:49 GMT 8
I got mine last week, its not bad, very good for reference and I thought it was nice the way Sigrid and David signed the book.
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Post by farmchooks on Mar 22, 2009 20:35:37 GMT 8
Yes I got a lovely message inside mine when I opened it
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Post by Judes on Mar 29, 2009 19:13:48 GMT 8
Where can you order it from?
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Post by horses7 on Mar 29, 2009 19:27:33 GMT 8
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Post by jacquie on Mar 30, 2009 20:25:14 GMT 8
mine arrived today yippie i have had fun browsing through it prior to sitting down for a proper read
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malleefowl
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Post by malleefowl on Apr 24, 2009 20:06:26 GMT 8
Just remember that genetics can be fickle, use the basics, keep breeding records and try assesss what your line is doing. There are some basic rules but don't focus on one factor because another genetic trait can alter the outcome. An open mind, careful record keeping and intuition will see you along. The biggest hassle with genetics is that people see it as a formula not the natural expression it really is, many factors influence how genes express themselves. Genetics is a guide, not a rule of thumb. Just study your own birds first, then go onto the bigger picture.
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Post by jacquie on Apr 26, 2009 12:56:36 GMT 8
part of keeping the records is knowing what you are keeping records of, and keeping records of the phenotype of your bird and what it throws, and trying to work out the genotype is all important.
genetics is much more than guide, genetics is a foundation, the two most important factors that are going to affect the bird you have are its environment and its genetics.
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Post by Duck Diva on May 23, 2009 16:52:57 GMT 8
I ordered and paid for my copy on Monday. Cant wait to get it
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Post by Cluck N Waddle on May 23, 2009 17:55:25 GMT 8
I definately think I should buy a copy too soon. Maybe I'll sell a few chickies and use the money to buy the book
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Post by Duck Diva on May 27, 2009 17:56:10 GMT 8
Woohoo! Mine came today! Ive had a quick flick through and it looks really interesting. Cant wait to sit down tomorrow while kids are at school (Skyes at daycare Thursdays) and have a good read. Might not get alot done tomorrow
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Post by annieyokie on Sept 25, 2009 5:30:31 GMT 8
8-)Don't know how I missed this thread .Iv been going crazy with this colour stuff.what a great looking book.Ordered one yesterday .cant wait
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Post by annieyokie on Dec 23, 2009 7:36:25 GMT 8
Hi ,dose anyone out there understand the mo gene , from my reading of this book ,if I put a black mottled Roo with a black hen I should get 50/50 black and mottled and if I put the babies back with the r00 75% mottled (please correct me if Im wrong ) What happens if I put Roo with a partridge or buff hen will I get Buff mottled at all or will the black come through and get Millie's or some odd mix ? I guess that whether or not the black comes through depends on if it is dominant!! The book is great but heavy going.
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Post by malleefowl on Dec 23, 2009 10:24:27 GMT 8
Mottled to Black (not carrying the mo gene) will result in all plain offspring - no mottling. mottling is recessive and requires two copies of the gene to express itself.
the offspring (all carrying one copy of the mo gene) back to the mottled parent should result in 50% mottled.
mottled to mottled will result in 100%
To create buff or red mottled requires a more complex genetic mix as the mottle gene leaves a black bar between the coloured part of the feather and the "white" or uncoloured tip.
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Post by annieyokie on Dec 23, 2009 11:44:34 GMT 8
Thanks for that
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