Milky

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Milky
Milky Blue Checker.
Homozygous milky blue checker.
Locus my locus
Genetic symbol my
Common name Milky
Inheritance Autosomal recessive
Mutation type Modifier
Commonly found in breeds such as: Indian breeds

Milky is an allele at the my locus. This mutation is recessive to wild type.


Description

Inheritance

Milky is an autosomal recessive mutation. This means that both parents need to carry the mutant gene for it to express in the next generation. As a recessive mutation, it is possible for this mutation to be carried by a bird who does not visually express it.

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