{"title":"Genetic Color Testing for Chickens","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe offer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eaccurate, lab-verified genetic color testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigned for both breeders and poultry enthusiasts. Each test identifies whether your bird carries one or two copies of specific color-related genes, helping you make confident breeding decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-lg\" data-streamdown=\"heading-4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eAvailable Tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-inside list-disc whitespace-normal [li_\u0026amp;]:pl-6\" data-streamdown=\"unordered-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eRecessive White Feather Gene Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermines whether your bird carries one (single carrier) or two copies of the recessive white feather gene. This information helps predict whether offspring will display white plumage or carry the trait silently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eBlue Egg Gene Test (Oocyan Gene)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetects the presence of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlue Egg Gene\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Oocyan,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eO\u003c\/span\u003e), which causes blue or green eggshell pigmentation. The test identifies both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eheterozygous (O\/o)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecarriers and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003ehomozygous (O\/O)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebirds, so you know exactly how your flock will pass on this rare trait.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(This gene acts through a viral insertion near the SLCO1B3 gene, which influences the deposition of biliverdin pigment inside the eggshell.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"recessive-white-gene-via-blood-12","title":"Recessive White Gene via Blood","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollect blood just as you would with a DNA blood test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue: two copies\u003cbr\u003eSplit: one copy\u003cbr\u003eNone: not a carrier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Condon Acres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080817262815,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/1025\/0719\/files\/A23BDA91-01EA-44A1-A4A0-CDF554A168B6.jpg?v=1750719764"},{"product_id":"blue-egg-gene-via-blood","title":"Blue Egg Gene via Blood","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollect blood just as you would a DNA blood test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue: Two copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplit: One copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone: Not a carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Condon Acres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080821096671,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/1025\/0719\/files\/E2B79D60-2128-48A6-A2D4-38B9E7FC84F7.jpg?v=1750719930"},{"product_id":"lavender-testing","title":"Lavender Testing","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eSamples to be mail to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eCondon Acres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"242\"\u003ePO BOX 203\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eJonesville Michigan, 49250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eOur Lavender Gene Test checks whether a chicken carries the lavender allele, a recessive gene that dilutes black pigment and can create the soft lavender\/gray coloring seen in lavender birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eThis test can confirm whether a bird carries \u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eat least one copy\u003c\/strong\u003e of the lavender allele. It is useful for identifying birds that may be lavender carriers, especially when working with split lavender projects or birds with unknown genetic backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eWhat this test can tell you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eNegative \/ Not Detected\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lavender allele was not detected in the sample.\u003cbr data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"639\"\u003ePositive \/ Detected\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lavender allele was detected, meaning the bird carries at least one copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This test does \u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"758\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e differentiate between heterozygous and homozygous birds. A positive result means the bird carries lavender, but it does not tell whether the bird has one copy or two copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1045\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eResults should be used alongside phenotype, breeding records, and test pairings when making breeding decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Condon Acres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49735487783135,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/1025\/0719\/files\/IMG-5528.png?v=1780154656"}],"url":"https:\/\/condonacres.com\/collections\/genetic-color-testing-for-chickens.oembed","provider":"Condon Acres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}