jonmpope 52 Report post Posted June 1, 2013 So folks what's the likely outcome. I've hatched 5 from this mating ideally to get silver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Hall 193 Report post Posted June 1, 2013 So folks what's the likely outcome. I've hatched 5 from this mating ideally to get silver Hi mate, Never done this but my list says, cocks; Normal/lt back+Silver/lt back hens; Normal+Silver. Very ecenomical pairing. Regards, Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdman 28 Report post Posted June 1, 2013 hi jonmpope its like nick says but here are the percentages I belive what you should get from this pairing is 25%normal males 25%normal females 25%silver/lightback males 25%silver females hope this helps and good luck on the chicks richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonmpope 52 Report post Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks for the advice. My understanding is that I won't get silver light backs unless I used a light back cock or a split cock bird as light back is sex linked? I'm also 'trying' lught back cock to silver hen with a view to getting dilute light back. Also trying with creams and light back too but only got cream and fawn light back hens so far. All exciting and interesting stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdman 28 Report post Posted June 2, 2013 yes that right to get a silver lightback you need to pair a light back male to a silver female and hopefully you will get silver lightback females the other pairs sound promising you will have to keep us informed on the out come of them good luck richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave huntington 94 Report post Posted June 2, 2013 Good luck with them i had a few nice ones for a couple of years but couldnt keep the line going they are a very nice mutation perhaps my favorite pics in gallery if interested good luck with them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonmpope 52 Report post Posted June 2, 2013 Hi dave I've admired the pics on your profile on more than one occasion. They look cracking! Its the dilutes that are my favourites. Finally got some promising creams and fingers crossed for more as they are all settling down to their next round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonmpope 52 Report post Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks Richard. I'll keep you updated on how I get on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave huntington 94 Report post Posted June 2, 2013 Yes dilutes are lovely birds but never really had much luck with them bred half a dozen cream hens last year no cocks bred a cock this year but hope to breed a few more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
