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Lavender Mottled

Lavender Mottled

by Chloe | Aug 10, 2026 | Breeding and Chicken Genetics, Chickens, Colour Genetics, Pekins

The lavender mottled is a very beautiful, delicate colour pattern, but have you ever wondered what goes into the genetic makeup of these beautiful birds? What is the best way to go about breeding and selecting them? How to get them onto champions row? Today I will...
The Brassy Back, Furnace, Polecat Family.

The Brassy Back, Furnace, Polecat Family.

by Chloe | Jan 11, 2026 | Breed Information, Breeding and Chicken Genetics, Chickens, Colour Genetics, Pekins

There seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding this colour group. I have come across some people who would like to think brassy backs are furnace, some say polecat are brassy back, and sometimes that furnace are polecat. These are often given without proof for their...

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