DNA Recessive White Test

Name: DNA Recessive White Test
Brand: Freshly Picked Chicks
Price: 15.00 USD
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DNA Recessive White Test

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🧬 Recessive White DNA Test

Find out what may be hiding beneath your bird’s plumage.

Recessive white can mask a bird’s underlying plumage color and pattern, making it impossible to know by appearance alone what genetics may be hiding underneath.

This DNA test identifies whether your chicken has two copies, one copy, or no copies of the recessive white gene, helping you make more informed breeding decisions.

Results are typically completed within 24 hours of receiving your samples.

Planning ahead? Purchase your tests now and use them later. Unused tests remain on your account until you’re ready to submit samples, making it easy to test breeding birds now or stock up for future projects.

Understanding Your Results

c/c — Two copies of Recessive White
Your bird is homozygous for recessive white and expresses the recessive white phenotype.

C/c — One copy of Recessive White
Your bird is a carrier. Recessive white may not be visually expressed, but the gene can be passed to offspring.

C/C — No copies of Recessive White
Your bird does not carry recessive white and cannot pass the recessive white allele to its offspring.

Why Test?

• Know what’s hidden — Recessive white can mask underlying plumage colors and patterns.

• Identify carriers — A bird can carry one copy of recessive white without looking white.

• Plan breeding projects — Knowing which birds carry recessive white can help you better predict breeding outcomes.

• Breed for or away from recessive white — Make intentional selections based on the goals of your breeding program.

Important

⚠️ This test is specifically for Recessive White and does not test for Dominant White.

Sample Collection

Download the Sample Collection Card & Instructions

Blood is always our preferred sample type and provides the most reliable source of DNA. However, we also accept feather samples, which can be a convenient option when testing mature breeding birds.

Feather Samples: Birds should be 4 months of age or older. Please make sure the feathers have the intact quill/root attached, as this is where we obtain the DNA needed for testing. Molted feathers or feathers without the intact quill/root may not contain enough DNA for testing.

For blood samples, you may use:

• Our downloadable Sample Collection Card
• A clean coffee filter
• PCR tubes

Please do not use thick cardboard or perfume/fragrance test strips for blood samples.

Ordering multiple DNA tests for the same bird? Only one properly collected sample is needed. Just make sure all requested tests are clearly marked on your submission.