Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How do chickens get beautiful laced feather patterns like Wyandottes? In this video, we explain the genetics behind single and double lacing, and how multiple genes work together to create these striking patterns.
This is part of a step-by-step Chicken Genetics series, building from basic concepts to practical breeding knowledge.
đ Watch the full Chicken Genetics series from the beginning:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkmuqBJd8WRFTWpFCoskWs2IpxTsq5pv
In this video:
- What âlacingâ means in chicken feathers
- The difference between single and double lacing
- Key genes involved (Pg, Ml, and Co)
- How these genes interact to create feather patterns
- Gold vs silver laced chickens and how colour is inherited
Lacing patterns are a great example of how multiple genes interact, helping you better understand and predict the appearance of your chickens.
Subscribe for more practical, science-based chicken care and breeding tips:
youtube.com/c/Chickensinmygarden
How do chickens get beautiful laced feather patterns like Wyandottes? In this video, we explain the genetics behind single and double lacing, and how multiple genes work together to create these striking patterns.
This is part of a step-by-step Chicken Genetics series, building from basic concepts to practical breeding knowledge.
đ Watch the full Chicken Genetics series from the beginning:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkmuqBJd8WRFTWpFCoskWs2IpxTsq5pv
In this video:
- What âlacingâ means in chicken feathers
- The difference between single and double lacing
- Key genes involved (Pg, Ml, and Co)
- How these genes interact to create feather patterns
- Gold vs silver laced chickens and how colour is inherited
Lacing patterns are a great example of how multiple genes interact, helping you better understand and predict the appearance of your chickens.
Subscribe for more practical, science-based chicken care and breeding tips:
youtube.com/c/Chickensinmygarden
