In my experiments of cross-breeding, I discovered one mix very positive in egg production. Feathered legs, cold hardy pea comb (or a shorter single comb), good personality... a majority of helpful genetics. Keep in mind that my experience may vary to yours- but this experiment was very helpful to me. It took a little time to get to the generation, but once I got there, it was a fun adventure.
GENE 1
Crossing a silver gray Dorking rooster to a Delaware hen can lead up to a strong, single-combed offspring with five toes. He'll take up a personality probably likewise to his ancestor... he'll carry healthy genes, depending on the heritage. Quite an attractive bird, some barring carried over.
GENE 2
Crossing a 'Gene 1' rooster to a Buff Brahma hen will give you multiple styled offspring. One may look laced with a selection of deep colored feathers, another may look like a lightly splashed Delaware with a pea comb. The 5 toes will not carry over, and yet, the pea comb and feathered legs will.
GENE 3
This is the last generation to reach a very good egg producer. It is simply by taking the 'Gene 2' rooster and breeding him over to a line of Salmon Faverolle(s). The offspring is bearded, has the Faverolle 5 toes, feathered legs, possibly a pea comb, and can be a very docile backyard flock bird. The hens are remarkable layers. The splash of color can either pick up the silver of a Dorking, the Salmon of a Faverolle, or the Buff of a Brahma. I love these birds. They are talkative to you and happy to sit nearby.
This crossbreed will lay a pearl/light brown egg that's generally larger than a pure Faverolle's.
This may be a worthless idea in your brain... it may make no sense when you can go out and purchase a purebred wonderful egg layer... but this was a fun experiment, and it worked out well for me.
Best wishes and God bless! Thank you for reading.
GENE 1
Crossing a silver gray Dorking rooster to a Delaware hen can lead up to a strong, single-combed offspring with five toes. He'll take up a personality probably likewise to his ancestor... he'll carry healthy genes, depending on the heritage. Quite an attractive bird, some barring carried over.
GENE 2
Crossing a 'Gene 1' rooster to a Buff Brahma hen will give you multiple styled offspring. One may look laced with a selection of deep colored feathers, another may look like a lightly splashed Delaware with a pea comb. The 5 toes will not carry over, and yet, the pea comb and feathered legs will.
GENE 3
This is the last generation to reach a very good egg producer. It is simply by taking the 'Gene 2' rooster and breeding him over to a line of Salmon Faverolle(s). The offspring is bearded, has the Faverolle 5 toes, feathered legs, possibly a pea comb, and can be a very docile backyard flock bird. The hens are remarkable layers. The splash of color can either pick up the silver of a Dorking, the Salmon of a Faverolle, or the Buff of a Brahma. I love these birds. They are talkative to you and happy to sit nearby.
This crossbreed will lay a pearl/light brown egg that's generally larger than a pure Faverolle's.
This may be a worthless idea in your brain... it may make no sense when you can go out and purchase a purebred wonderful egg layer... but this was a fun experiment, and it worked out well for me.
Best wishes and God bless! Thank you for reading.
