Uploaded October 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how blue chickens are created and understand co-dominant genes in chicken genetics. In this video, we explain how black, blue, and splash feather colours are inherited—and why the results may surprise you.
This is part of a step-by-step Chicken Genetics series, building from basic concepts to real-world breeding outcomes.
🐔 Watch the full Chicken Genetics series from the beginning:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkmuqBJd8WRFTWpFCoskWs2IpxTsq5pv
In this video:
- What co-dominant genes are (simple explanation)
- How black, blue, and splash chickens are related
- Why two blue chickens produce different coloured chicks
- Expected ratios: blue, black, and splash offspring
- How this differs from recessive genes like lavender
Understanding co-dominance helps you predict chick colours and make better breeding decisions for your flock.
Subscribe for more practical, science-based chicken care and breeding tips:
youtube.com/c/Chickensinmygarden
Learn how blue chickens are created and understand co-dominant genes in chicken genetics. In this video, we explain how black, blue, and splash feather colours are inherited—and why the results may surprise you.
This is part of a step-by-step Chicken Genetics series, building from basic concepts to real-world breeding outcomes.
🐔 Watch the full Chicken Genetics series from the beginning:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkmuqBJd8WRFTWpFCoskWs2IpxTsq5pv
In this video:
- What co-dominant genes are (simple explanation)
- How black, blue, and splash chickens are related
- Why two blue chickens produce different coloured chicks
- Expected ratios: blue, black, and splash offspring
- How this differs from recessive genes like lavender
Understanding co-dominance helps you predict chick colours and make better breeding decisions for your flock.
Subscribe for more practical, science-based chicken care and breeding tips:
youtube.com/c/Chickensinmygarden
