AYoung90
Chirping
Hi! I have some questions about breeding specific breeds of Roosters (below), & if anyone has pictures of specific crosses, that would be awesome!
Also, can anyone recommend a link or even a book about chicken genetics & breeding? I would love to learn more about it & be able to answer some of my own questions! Specifically how to breed for certain traits like sex linked & auto sexing chicks, good layers, colored egg layers, etc. (I did find a Sex Link thread from 2010 that had some very helpful info.)
1. Can I make sex-link chicks with a dark brahma rooster? If so, what hens?
2. I have a roooster that is a Silkie/Olive Egger mix (Silkie was the father, OE was the mom, idk if that makes a difference.) Can I breed him with any hens so that the female offspring will lay colored eggs?
3. I also have a White Leghorn Rooster. What can I breed him with for good meat/egg laying offspring?
Thank you in advance for anyone who can offer any advice/answer questions!!
Also, can anyone recommend a link or even a book about chicken genetics & breeding? I would love to learn more about it & be able to answer some of my own questions! Specifically how to breed for certain traits like sex linked & auto sexing chicks, good layers, colored egg layers, etc. (I did find a Sex Link thread from 2010 that had some very helpful info.)
1. Can I make sex-link chicks with a dark brahma rooster? If so, what hens?
2. I have a roooster that is a Silkie/Olive Egger mix (Silkie was the father, OE was the mom, idk if that makes a difference.) Can I breed him with any hens so that the female offspring will lay colored eggs?
3. I also have a White Leghorn Rooster. What can I breed him with for good meat/egg laying offspring?
Thank you in advance for anyone who can offer any advice/answer questions!!