Result from crossing two different breeds (e.g., a Rhode Island Red rooster and a Delaware hen). Their offspring will not breed true; if you mate two sex-links, the next generation will lose the predictable color markers. Performance Benefits
In poultry, males have two sex chromosomes (ZZ) while females have one (ZW). autosexing
Because the barring gene is carried on the Z chromosome, a male chick receives two "doses" ( BBcap B cap B Result from crossing two different breeds (e
Known as "German Kennhuhns," these show very distinct down colors at hatch. Because the barring gene is carried on the
Breeds like the Rhodebar, Welbar, and Wybar follow similar naming and genetic conventions. Autosexing vs. Sex-Linked Hybrids
), which significantly lightens his down color. A female chick receives only one dose ( ), resulting in a darker, more defined pattern. Common Autosexing Breeds