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Here is the Parents

Just wondering if anyone could shed some light on this color.. its possible its an illegitimate offspring.. but they were in and individual breeding cage about 2 weeks before laying.. so, ya just a bit unsure.. the Dad is a black self, his dad (grandpa) is a black self and his mom (grandma) was an o...

Most likely not indigo.. indigo birds usually have a darker head compared to their body.. Looks like ash red or recessive red with grizzle modifier

Here is the only colored offspring from last year out of the birds above.... mabey dark spread opal?

Ill post a pic of his offspring from last season a little later... in the mean time. This was his mate last season.. 99% sure she is spread opal but could be wrong.. she also has a silver neck sheen.

I assumed he carried Sooty also.. and thats because the color showing up on his wing sheild right?

Was told this was indigo which seems legit however, the gold sheen on his neck and his tail bar makes me wonder.. any info on this color would be appreciated.

Roller Cock

Thanks for the help.. could opal or toy stencil play a part? Also do you happen to have any idea what could cause the tiny wing sheild barring on hen #1? Thanks again.

Trying to pin down what color these two birds are. As well as breeding recommendations. Its hard to see but on hen#1 she has real tight narrow barring on some of her wing shield feathers.