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Chicken Color Genetics


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Chicken Color Genetics. What determines the colour of chickens? Hens only have one z chromosome per cell.

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Male chickens (and birds in general) have 2 sex chromosomes, called z, per cell, thus a two fold genetic package; Genetics (egg color, feathering, inbreeding, etc) kippenjungle's chicken calculator is a handy tool for anyone wanting to learn how genes interact with each other! Find out how to breed chickens.

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Call Duck Breeding Page 2 BackYard Chickens Learn How to Raise

Learn the basics of poultry genetics, including dna, genes, chromosomes, and how they affect traits such as comb type, feather color, and egg shell color. Instead of guessing, use our chicken colour and genetics calculator to instantly predict chick colours based on their parents’ genetics. The chicken color calculator allows users to predict the genetics and colors of their chickens’ offspring. Learn the basics of poultry genetics, including dna, genes, chromosomes, and how they affect traits such as comb type, feather color, and egg shell color.

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